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Part 2: The longest log slide in the Adirondacks

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Adirondack North county Association (ANCA) launches new strategic plan for building Adirondack economy

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Empire State Winter Games and winter carnivals in the Adirondacks

Many, many family activities this weekend.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Feb. 7 A.I. Training Course Offered – Hands on Training

Discussion time: What should old Adirondack prisons become?

A chance to voice YOUR opinion!    Click here for the Adirondack story 

How Disputed Foreclosure Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Five-Bedroom Brooklyn Home for $100

NYC story, but is it happening in other parts of NYS  Click here for the New York Focus story 

Gore gondola malfunction leaves dozens stranded

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Child care providers in St. Lawrence County meet to discuss needs

Child Care Council Ex. Director: “There aren’t enough providers to meet today’s needs, let alone if it were expanded to more families. He said the physical infrastructure doesn’t even exist yet.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Schumer, Gillibrand state they secured $1M+ for North Country economic development projects

LCLGRPB gets $750K; P’burgh-North Country Chamber, $350K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$5 million housing grant is a ‘game-changer’ for Lake Champlain-Lake George region

Click here for the NCPR story 

DiNapoli: Local sales tax collections grew in 2025

Clinton County $74.5 Million +4.4%  Essex County $42.77 Million +4.4%  Franklin County $33.21 Million +5.2%  NYS  News Release of Feb. 3, 2026 – Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, from 2024, according to a report released today by […]

Grand Opening Food Waste Collection Program in Peru

Peru, NY, February 3, 2026 – As advertised, Clinton County Health Department and Casella Waste Systems personnel were in Peru this morning explaining their joint food collection program. Peru is participating in a pilot program to determine how many residents will participate and, if they don’t, what can be done to encourage participation.  Americans typically […]

Amid financial struggles, Village Mercantile in Saranac Lake could close

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Educators reflect on the impact of agriculture in the classroom

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

The North Country Chamber of Commerce presented its Annual Awards

Plattsburgh, NY The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its 114th Annual Awards Dinner on January 30th at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Warren Ballroom. This year’s sold-out celebration welcomed 500 guests for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration. This year’s award recipients, including Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, […]

A tiny Central NY village is adding affordable housing without a fight: ‘I guess we’re different’

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

DEC Statement on Opposition Filings for Proposed Constitution Pipeline Project

On January 28, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) to oppose Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC’s petition to FERC to reissue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and override DEC’s oversight authority under the Clean Water Act for the proposed pipeline project. Despite its proposed […]

Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism shares results of 2025 tourism impact survey

LAKE PLACID, NY (January 28, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has compiled and released the results of its fourth annual tourism impact survey, conducted in late 2025. The survey gathered feedback from residents and business owners in Essex and Hamilton counties, as well as the villages of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, […]

Recent NYS Forest Ranger Actions

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2025, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 362 search […]

Clinton County Announces Appointment of New Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport

January 28, 2026 –  Clinton County, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sharrowas the new Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport, effective immediately. Sharrow brings more than 20 years of diverse aviation experience spanning airport management, airline operations, aviation planning, and engineering. He is an Accredited Airport […]

APA pulls back curtain on subdivision review process with Keene project

APA board approves seven-lot housing complex off Route 73 Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

North Country At Work: Piloting ships through the St. Lawrence Seaway and around the world

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DiNapoli: Federal actions threaten New York’s farms and food production

Albany, NYS News Release of Jan. 27, 2026 – New York farmers are under increasing economic and financial pressure because of federal policy changes, including higher tariffs, cuts to certain agricultural programs, and stricter immigration enforcement policies, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These challenges could diminish […]

Building on success: Nonprofit plans 22 additional homes for Lake Placid

Homestead Development Corp. looks to create affordable homes for middle-class buyers Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Permanent Position Open: Manager, Apple Valley Senior Housing in Peru, NY

Position:Manager, Apple Valley Senior Housing Permanent 30 hour/week position. Daily hours are flexible and are partially determined by the needs of the job. Competitive salary is commensurate to applicants experience with yearly raises based upon review by the Board of Directors. Location: Peru, New York The Board of Directors for Apple Valley Senior Housing is […]