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Archive for 'Adirondack Region News'

Adirondack homeowners face triple threat: high cost of repairs, contractor shortage, risk of flood damage

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Mary Anne Lake and Christina Cone Named SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors 2025

Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College is proud to announce that Mary Anne Lake and Christina Cone have been recognized as 2025 SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors for their dedication to online education. Mary Anne Lake has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in Toxic Substance Control from Oakland University in […]

Gov. Hochul addresses corrections mediation agreement

Hochul said the “resolution is just the beginning” to address systemic issues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lake Champlain Basin Program Reissues Request for Proposals for Projects that Boost New York Organization Capacity

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects that will support increased organizational capacity and long-term effectiveness of watershed organizations in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain watershed. Funding requests ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 will be considered. Approximately $300,000 is available to support awarded […]

COMMENTARY: Black Settlers of the Adirondacks

Opinion: Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

APA 2024 Annual Report Highlights Include Efforts to Enhance Science, Public Engagement, and Community Outreach

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Here’s what conditions inside NY prisons have been like during the strikes

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Adirondack Climate Conference slated for March 6 at The Wild Center

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Dog Teather Law Advocates Address Clinton County Legislators

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Mediator for state, union announces tentative agreement to end prison strikes

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Labor relations expert weighs in on NY prison strikes

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Health Department wants County residents and towns to help reduce food waste

Last year, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) a two-year, $200,000 grant to reduce food waste throughout Clinton County. At the Monday, February 24, Peru Town Board meeting, CCHD’s public health educator, Cody Douglas, described the county’s goals and asked Peru to consider participating, including […]

Successful Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program Report Released  

Feb. 14 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with 2024-25 seasons being the second safest on record. DEC released its annual report documenting hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) and tree stand/elevated hunting incidents and the numbers are consistent with the low incident […]

Washington Street resident voices concern about upcoming water-sewer tax increases 

By John T Ryan February 24, 2025, Town Board Meeting Highlights: Washington Street resident Michelle St. Onge expressed concern about the financial burden to residents related to planned water treatment and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. St. Onge estimated that water-sewer district taxes could increase by 60% or more. She suggested that non-profit, tax-exempt property owners […]

Two arrested for Ausable roadside robbery

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Correction officer families take to Albany

Assemblyman Billy Jones and other lawmakers met with families as mediation continued Tuesday Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DOCCS, NYSCOPBA update ongoing mediation

Further updates expected in the coming days Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police make 3rd arrest in shooting death of Plattsburgh man 4

40-year old Chad Nichols of Vermontville faces several charges Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Snowmobiler loses consciousness, reports pain after Fourth Lake crash; Chapel Pond climber injures leg after slipping on ice, receives carry-out rescue

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DOCCS serving striking corrections officers with ‘legal papers’

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New York Senate shuts down attempt to repeal the ‘HALT Act’

Sen. Dan Stec tried to repeal a law from 2022 that placed restrictions on solitary confinement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Yummy, Yummy!!!!!

Girl Scout Troop 4183 members will be selling Girl Scout cookies at the Peru Stewart’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Accepting cash and Venmo payments. $6/box, except for S’mores and the gluten-free Toffee Tastics are $7. Customers can also order and pay ahead and pick up at Stewarts: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop4183c153 Thank […]

Arctic Cat will suspend operations indefinitely, adding to a declining snowmobile industry

Yamaha announced in 2023 that it would be leaving the snowmobile industry after more than 50 years in the market. Click here for the NBC12 story 

‘He bit a chunk out of me…’ Trauma still strong for injured Clinton CO

Note: If you don’t have a PR subscription, you may be unable to open it. It’s a good day to purchase a Press-Republican. We need to support our local daily newspaper.  Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Police: Keene woman who contaminated co-op products with urine likely did so at other businesses

Strange indeed! Click here for the MYNBC News story