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Assembly NY-Canada Task Force Chair warns continued uncertainty threatens businesses, workers, cross-border communities and relations.

August 26, 2026 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman, chair of the New York State Assembly’s Task Force on New York-Canada Relations, is calling on Congress to intervene and protect New York’s longstanding economic relationship with Canada, warning that escalating tariffs and continued uncertainty are having measurable consequences for New York businesses, workers, families, and […]

North Country at Work: Growing flowers with love in the Champlain Valley

Ilyssa Rae Brown is growing over 50 varieties of flowers: zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, snapdragons, calendula… Click here for the NCPR story 

GOVERNOR HOCHUL REMINDS NEW YORK FARMERS AND PRODUCERS OF AUGUST 11 DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE $30 MILLION TARIFF RELIEF PROGRAM

Applications for Dairy, Livestock, Specialty Crop and Aquaculture Producers Available August 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today is reminding New York producers that the deadline to apply for the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program is approaching with applications due on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. The program, first announced in […]

New law strengthens state’s legal cannabis market, microbusinesses

Legislation allows licensed entrepreneurs entrance to farmers’ markets & other public market events Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Residents of a North Country farm town want herbicide linked to brain disease banned

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14th Annual Kids Fair & Festival, August 22 & 23 at the Babbie Museum

Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4pm Admission includes: old time games with prizes for all!! popcorn and cotton candy, art and painting activities, • corn maze ride Thomas the Train, the Stagecoach and the antique Fire Truck. Vvisit the animals and our exciting new playground bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our picnic area. Saturday Only […]

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

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50 years at Forrence Orchards and counting

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, July 20, 2026 – When people think of Peru, they often think of  its beautiful orchards and the Jamaican men who work in the orchards and shop in local businesses. One of these men knows Peru better than perhaps any of the others. Alphonso Merchant has been working at […]

Community invited to Miner Institute’s Open House Aug. 1

Wagon rides, Morgan horses, food trucks, dairy cows & a peek at modern ag Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Tickets and vouchers for 2026 NYS Fair go on sale July 7

The Great New York State Fair to Run Wednesday, August 26 Through Labor Day, September 7 Albany, July 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that admission and parking passes for The 2026 Great New York State Fair will go on sale Tuesday, July 7, at 9 a.m. Packed with incredible value, a single […]

$30 million tariff relief program for NY Ag producers

Applications for Dairy, Livestock, Specialty Crop and Aquaculture Producers Now Available Albany, June 29, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program for New York agricultural producers. The program, first announced in the Governor’s 2026 State of the State address, will help offset rising costs […]

Assemblyman Cashman Secures $1 Million For Adirondack Watershed Institute During Speaker Heastie Visit to the North Country

Paul Smiths, N.Y. , June 24, 2026 News Release – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) hosted Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie (D-Bronx) at the Paul Smith’s Adirondack Watershed Institute on Wednesday as part of the Speaker’s annual state tour. During the visit, Speaker Heastie and Assemblyman Cashman announced $1 million for the Adirondack Watershed Institute […]

The Peru Town Market June 28 vendor line up is HERE!

From Peru Town Market Look at this BIG BEAUTIFUL list of local farmers, growers, bakers, makers and artisans. We are SO LUCKY to have all of these amazing vendors join us for the very first market THIS SUNDAY, June 28th from 10-2pm at the always beautiful Heyworth Mason Park. Grab your friends, family and fur […]

Storied St. Albans dairy plant to close in August

Franklin County, home to the most dairy farms in the state, has now lost roughly 600 jobs at dairy-related plants over the past year Click here for the Vermont Public Story 

17th Annual Museum Day To Kick-Off the Summer of History Saturday, June 20 (Hours as noted)

Plattsburgh, NY, June 15, 2026 – The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 17th Annual Museum Day throughout Historic Clinton County on 20 June 2026, inviting visitors and residents to “be a tourist in your own backyard” and explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries, and cultural organizations. For one day participating locations will offer […]

Attention Garden Tractors Pullers and Fans

A dairy company that’s been in Vermont for more than 125 years is closing its processing facility later this summer.

Almost 100 workers to lose jobs  Click here for the Vermont Public story 

NPR News The Forest Service wants to close research hubs to save money. That could be costly

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ICE detentions raise fear among immigrant communities in Lake Placid

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What’s in the 2026 State Budget? Here’s What To Know.

Our searchable database breaks down the most consequential decisions Albany politicians made on climate, immigration, housing, schools, taxes, and more. Click here for the New York Focus story 

New SNAP Rules in NY: What To Know If You Lost Benefits

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New York State Budget Set to Remove Major Barrier to New Housing

A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Babbie Museum Dairy Days, June 13-14

Tom Venne performing on Sunday 11:30 – 2:30   

Malone Middle School Students Grow Food and Academic Confidence Through Innovative Classroom Partnership 

North Country teaching team’s “Going Green” initiative, supported by The Heart Network’s CHSC program, integrates gardening and food production across the curriculum  May 21, 2026 – Malone, NY — At Malone Central School District, middle schoolers are growing lettuce under LED lights, tending Swiss chard on an aeroponic tower, feeding bullhead fish in an aquaponic […]

NY-21: It’s the dairy farmer vs. the restaurateur in the Democratic primary

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