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Chamber of Commerce Dec. 29 Facebook Post – For more than three decades, Sue Matton has been a cornerstone of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, championing small businesses, driving economic development, and building lasting cross-border partnerships.⁠ From helping local businesses navigate the base closure to shaping the Quebec–New York Corridor, Sue’s leadership and heart […]

The increase is driven predominantly by a spike in the price of whey, a milk byproduct. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Albany, NY News Release of Dec.29, 2025 –  Michael Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) has been named Chair of the Task Force on New York-Canada Relations, a first-in-the-nation working group that fosters the New York’s critical links to its northern neighbor. “New York State and Canada have a deeply ingrained relationship built on cooperation and respect,” Cashman said. […]

Troopers Seized 170 Vehicles and Issued More Than 1,000 Tickets To Ensure Public Safety and Accountability 30 Individuals Owed Nearly $82,000 in Unpaid Tolls and Fees to Thruway Authority NYS News Release of Dec. 29, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police Troop T, in partnership with the New York […]

U.S. Ski and Snowboard announced a change in venue for two World Cup events due to unseasonably warm weather in Park City, Utah. Click here for the WPTZ News story 

Michelin awards $500 scholarships to each student News Release Plattsburgh, NY – December 22, 2025 – TDC is pleased to announce the awardees of the “Best Booth” competition at 2025 Manufacturing Day as a group of high school students from Northeastern Clinton Central School who worked with the local team at Michelin to design the […]

SCHENECTADY, N.Y., December 23, 2025– Market 32 and Price Chopper are issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on Direct Source Seafood, LLC-produced items impacting select Market 32 by Price Chopper brand frozen 26-30ct Farm Raised Raw Shrimp (easy peel) with UPC code 4173501358. The manufacturer is recalling these products in compliance with an FDA Advisory due […]

Why is healthcare so expensive in Vermont? BlueCross BlueShield says it’s, in part, the sheer cost of services from the biggest hospitals. Click here for the vtdigger story 

Board delays decision, questions consultant price tag Click here to view the Adirondack Explorer story 

Prohibits Sale of Kratom to Individuals Under the Age of 21, Imposes Civil Penalties for Violations and Requires Product Warning Label Requirements  NYS News Release of Dec. 22, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed two pieces of landmark legislation to protect New Yorkers from the harmful effects of kratom, a commercially available herbal product sold […]

Legislation Will Do Away With Outdated 100-Foot Rule for Natural Gas Hookups That Cost New Yorkers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Each Year NYS News Release of December 19, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars […]

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Dec. 17, 2025 Chamber of Commerce Facebook Post – North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas has been identified by City & State Magazine among their “2025 Responsible 100” honorees. The Responsible 100 list is, according to City & State, “intended to recognize New York’s most powerful execs, thought leaders, visionaries and influencers who […]

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Congresswoman Stefanik News Release of Dec. 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, celebrated the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on the House floor. This bill allows school cafeterias to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk. “For the past decade, I have worked […]

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Clinton Community College News Release of 12/10/25 PLATTSBURGH — UFirst Federal Credit Union has partnered with Clinton Community College to launch the UFirst FCU CAP Scholarship, backed by a $2,500 annual commitment, to help North Country high school students enrolled in the College Advancement Program (CAP) offset tuition costs. The CAP program allows high school […]

$1 Million Northern New York Power Proceeds Funding Award to Support Empire Mines in St. Lawrence County Governor Kathy Hochul announced economic development awards from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) that will spur more than $127 million in private capital investments throughout the state and support 4,249 jobs — 158 newly created. The awards, […]

Spoiler alert: It is less than 2% of total dollars Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Ford said its 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes will take a $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion hit from the disruption the fire has caused to its production of F-150 and other vehicles. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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Albany, News Release of Dec. 4, 2025  Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to make life-saving medical care more affordable and accessible for New Yorkers. Legislation S2000A/A1195A requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer, and prevents insurance policies from imposing cost-sharing for those services. The legislation […]