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NYSERDA memo warns NY energy costs could rise under current state policy

Click here for the Watertown 7 News story 

Saranac Lake rallies to save its community-owned store

The “store that beat Walmart” fights for its life, as Village Mercantile seeks path forward Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Stewart’s Shops expands, opening more storefronts across Vermont

Stewart’s expects to have 40+ stores across Vermont in the next three to four years Click here for the WPTZ News story 

An inside look at Beta Technologies’ big plans for Vermont

Beta also has a facility in Plattsburgh  Click here for the vtdigger story 

How a state grant with strings attached derailed plans for Cascade Welcome Center

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix

Click here for the NCPR story 

Gov. Hochul call on Trump Administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff payments to New Yorkers

New York Families Have Paid An Estimated $1,751 Per Household Due to Tariffs Since They Were Enacted Last Year Albany, NY – Feb. 24, 2026 NYS Press Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today called on the Trump Administration to refund the estimated $13.5 billion in tariff payments for New Yorkers, following the recent Supreme Court […]

NYS awards $5 million in grants to help pro-housing communities

North Country Town of Moriah $150,000, Essex County Town of Plattsburgh $160,545, Clinton County Funding Will Help Certified Communities Design and Adopt Pro-Housing Policies Such as Zoning Analysis, Streamlining Building Permits and Master Planning Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state has awarded $5 million in technical assistance grants to help certified Pro-Housing Communities […]

North Country Assemblyman Cashman weighs in on tariffs ruling North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move

North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

Keeseville 250 Committee requesting participation in upcoming celebration

Community leaders, educators, faith organizations, etc. needed for July 19-26 week-long event Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Elizabethtown: “Hometown of the Adirondacks”

Elizabethtown launches new brand and website focusing on serving the community Click here for the Sun Comunity News story 

New York’s Olympic legacy to get a $3M analysis

ORDA board approves maintenance planning process for Lake Placid and alpine facilities valued at $1B Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Adirondack Explorer looking for a Digital Editor

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

State allocates nearly $43 million for job training including $3.2 million for two local organizations

Initiative Aims To Provide Stable Employment Opportunities for New Yorkers in Recovery From Addiction  Champlain Valley Family Center for Drug Treatment and Youth Services, Inc.: $1,750,000 Behavioral Health Services North, Inc: $1,456,360 Albany, February, 20, 2026. News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards totaling $42.9 million to fund job training and placement efforts […]

Affordable housing project in North Elba moves forward

Adirondack Park Agency approves plan for 22 new homes Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Beta Technologies board member resigns after appearance in Epstein files

Click here for the vtdigger story 

Rich in History: Horse ferries on Lake Champlain

Before modern ferries and suspension bridges, horses were used to power boats across Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Adirondack Explorer has job opening for a reporter

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

How a More Flexible Grid Could Save New York Billions

Click here for the New York Focus story 

Over $623,000 Raised at Market 32 and Price Chopper During 2025 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Market 32 Cares-supported fundraiser continues to deliver critical support for local communities Price-Chopper/Market 32 Press Release Schenectady, N.Y., February 18, 2025– Salvation Army bellringers at Market 32 and Price Chopper stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised over $623,000 during the 6-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign in November and December […]

Statewide Environmental Stewardship Award Presented to Champlain Valley Farm

02/18/2026 – By Isabella Susino | Adirondack Harvest Program Lead The New York Beef Producers Association and New York Beef Council have awarded the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award to Ben Wever Farm in Willsboro, New York. The Environmental Stewardship Award presented to Ben Wever Farm in 2025 by NY Beef Council and the NY Beef […]

Tap To Table In The Lake Champlain Region

Click here for the Lake Champlain Region story 

Blue Bird to acquire, consolidate with Micro Bird

North Country Chamber President Garry Douglas says sale bodes well for Plattsburgh production operations Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Au Sable Forks Historic District now on the National Register

Residential, commercial, municipal owners in the district now eligible for tax credits, funding Click here for the Sum Community News story 

Gov. Hochul outlines proposal to bring down auto insurance costs and fraudulent claims

Albany, News Release Feb. 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted her proposals to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. The Governor is taking common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit damages paid out to bad actors and ensure that consumers, not insurance companies, are prioritized. […]