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Archive for March 19th, 2026

Kiddos have a new space to play and learn about North Country culture

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NY needs more power. The battery storage debate is heating up in the ADKs

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Agenda: Special Town Board Meeting of March 20 @ 5 p. m.

EMERGENCY TOWN BOARD MEETING MARCH 20, 2026 5:00 PM 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Resolution to Hire Outside Legal Counsel. 5. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.

CVPH Financial Advocates help families make informed, affordable care decisions

Advocates Ease Insurance Confusion  Plattsburgh, NY, March  19, 2026  – Providing valuable information, resources and guidance, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Financial Advocates are helping families make informed, affordable health care decisions. “The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and we’re seeing more individuals and families struggling […]

Stec unveils Medicaid fraud bill

Legislation would provide needed oversight, accountability           Albany, March 18, 2026 –  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke at a press conference in Albany to unveil his legislation to combat Medicaid fraud.             If enacted, Senate bill S.9219 would provide needed accountability and oversight to the state’s Medicaid system. The legislation […]

DEC Announces Proposed Changes to Hunting Regulations to Increase Harvest of Antlerless Deer

Proposed Changes Include Modifications to DEC’s Deer Management Permit Process The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced several proposed regulation changes to increase harvest of antlerless deer by hunters. These proposed actions will improve DEC’s ability to manage deer populations to help ensure a healthy herd while also preventing potential increases […]

Town Board Special Meeting, Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m.

There will be a SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PERU TOWN BOARD  Friday March 20, 2026 at 5:00p.m. 3036 Main Street, Peru NY. Thank you, Christine Crawford Town Clerk Town of Peru

DEC Preparing to Release More Than $46 Million To Boost Tree Production and Forest Products Sector

Grants Will Support Tree Nurseries, Seed Collection Entities, Private Forest Landowners and Managers, Wood Processors, and Other Forest Product Producers Applications Open in Late Spring; Applicants Encouraged to Enroll with USDA Now to Obtain Farm ID The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today previewed a new grant program that will soon make more […]

COMMENTARY: Don’t roll back New York’s climate law

Raya Salter explains how rising energy costs connect to fossil fuel dependency and advocates for climate protection laws in New York Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

ICE releases Camden’s Chinese restaurant owner after 9 months

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NY’s Republican Party backs Smullen in race to replace Stefanik

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Exploring Twin Valleys trail network above Lake Champlain

Early-spring hiking in the Twin Valley trail network, part of Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story