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Feds award $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries, in part to modernize Vermont plant

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Migrant Justice launches a new and expanded survey of dairy farm workers in Vermont

Click here for the VTDigger story  “The data collected in June and July of 2014 found nearly half of the 172 dairy farm workers surveyed were paid below the state minimum wage (then $8.73); 40% worked seven days a week with no days off; 30% suffered a workplace injury or work-related illness; and 20% had […]

Burlington City Council unanimously approves next steps of CityPlace’s development

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Allegiant adds flights from Plattsburgh to Sarasota

One of 10 new non-stop U.S. flights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF COCO BAKERY MACARONS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on all varieties of Coco Bakery Macarons because they may contain a variety of peanuts not listed on the label or disclosed by the supplier. The affected products were purchased in Price Chopper/Market 32 stores between January 30, 2024 and today. Customers who purchased […]

Burlington mayor, CityPlace developers want to add hotels to project and reduce housing

An updated development agreement, which requires City Council approval, would allow for up to 350 hotel rooms and lower the number of residential units to a minimum of 350. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Central NY company hit with $1.6 million judgment for refusing to interview deaf candidate

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Cargo train derails in Rensselaer County, N.Y.

“Ten cars of a cargo train carrying plastic pellets and cooking oil derailed in upstate New York, with two ending up in a river, authorities said.” Click here for the MSN.com story 

Price Chopper/Market 32 Announces Salvation Army Holiday Kettle Donation Program Results

Schenectady, N.Y. – Salvation Army bellringers at Price Chopper/Market 32 stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised nearly $580,000 through its six-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign. The money raised – $81,000 more than last year- will benefit those in need throughout the communities where the funds were collected. “The annual […]

Gov. signs new consumer protection law – Credit card surcharges must now be displayed prior to sale

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Next Move NY aims to turn Fort Drum into a workforce pipeline for the North Country

Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties are estimated to have a workforce gap of 48,000 people over the next decade. Click here for the NCPR story

Breeze Airways expands service at Burlington airport

Seasonal nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and one-stop service to Jacksonville, Florida. Click here for the WCAX story 

The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted it 112th Annual Awards Dinner on January 26th 

Plattsburgh, NY  The North Country Chamber of Commerce enjoyed hosting their 112th Annual Awards Dinner on January 26th at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh. This year’s event was a sold-out event, selling out in less than two hours and with more than 375 attendees.  This year’s theme was “Viva Las Vegas”, featuring all the […]

There’s a new convenience store in town

Peru, NY January 25, 2024 Apple Valley Express is open for business at Glenwood Shopping Plaza, 3384 Route 22 in Peru. It’s selling traditional convenience store food and beverages, and according to the clerk on duty, there’s much more to come, hopefully in time for Super Bowl Sunday. New items will include NYS lottery tickets, […]

CVPH Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/25/2024) — With a wealth of experience and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of the North Country, three new members of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Trustee begin their three-year terms this month. Joining the 12-member board are Executive Director […]

Tom Messner joins Vermont Lake Monsters as Minority Partner

Messner has been a fixture at Centennial Field since retiring from NBC5 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Businesses bet on the Adirondack Rail Trail

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Several Quaker Products Recalled

Clinton County Health Department The Quaker Oats Company announced an expansion of the recall to include additional cereals and bars. To learn more, visit https://www.quakerrecallusa.com/.

Cosmetologists in New York will be required to learn how to style textured hair

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Civic, elected leaders react to Hochul budget

Medicaid costs pose challenge, investment in development wins welcome Click here for the Sun Community News story

Fire on Greyhound bus shuts down I-87 northbound between Exits 35 and 36

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Notice to clients of Russell, McCormick and Russell

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Sam’s Club to stop checking receipts at the door

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Clinton Community College’s relocation sparks plans for campus transition and economic growth

County officials plan to conduct feasibility studies on the 100 acres of land and 12 buildings located on the campus Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Clinton Community College plans to relocate to SUNY Plattsburgh

No subscription needed to read North Country Public Radio stories  Click here for the NCPR story