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Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

Click here for the NCPR story 

Donlan Wealth Management donates $50K to new YMCA

Bob Donlan applauds the community center with ‘wide-reaching impacts’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Critical funding for the North Country included in final state budget

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones              Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include record amounts of funding for K-12 education. […]

Peru Gazette back in operation

Thanks to Small Dog Electronics, the Peru Gazette returns to operation today. It will take a couple of days to catch up on local news.  The iMac’s hard drive lasted six years, but it finally crashed after being burdened with thousands of files, 77,000 photos, and 1,100 videos.  Small Dog Electronics in Burlington did a […]

Chamber to host May 17 job fair

Plattsburgh – The North Country Chamber of Commerce JOB FAIR will be held on May 17th at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh from 3pm-7pm. The Job Fair is FREE for job seekers to attend. Representatives will be on hand to accept resumes, give out applications, set up interviews, and/or talk about career opportunities within […]

Employees at Ben & Jerry’s Burlington store celebrate company’s commitment to fair union negotiations

Click here for the VTDigger story 

Tesla dealership plans get green light by South Burlington City Council

A Tesla dealership is coming to the city of South Burlington, and the city expects work to begin at the old Hannaford’s on Shelburne Road before summer. Click here for the WCAX3 Story 

Former Glens Falls Post-Star Editor Talks About State of the Newspaper Industry

Click here for the Mountain Lake Journal story 

Syracuse woman helps design Barbie’s first doll with Down syndrome

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Harrigan’s Fast Food & Soft Serve in Chateaugay goes up in flames

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Micro-grants boost Essex County sustainable farm projects

The Klipper Family, joined by other donors, funded the micro-grants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Livations celebrates two years of a growing business

By John T. Ryan  Peru – On Saturday, April 29th Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea will celebrate their second anniversary as owners of Livations Wine and Spirits, located in Grand Union Plaza (formerly Swain’s Liquor and Wine). They’ll be offering numerous specials and tastings to celebrate the occasion.  Today, when customers drive into the […]

Lake Placid restaurant Lisa G’s reopens following monthslong closure

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Clinton County BBQ spot Jenn’s Smokin Hot opens Plattsburgh location

The spot was originally home to Dickey’s Barbeque Pit. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

RICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF PICS HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL TWISTS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) –Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall from Dakota Style Foods on 10-ounce PICS Honey Mustard Pretzel Twists, with UPC 41735 05739. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the presence of milk, a known allergen, which is not listed on the packaging. For those who do not have a […]

Here are this year’s Peru Town Market Dates

Employees at Ben & Jerry’s Burlington store petition to unionize

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Stefanik Releases Constituent Input Form for 2023 

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today opened an online portal where farmers from across New York’s 21st District can directly share their priorities for this year’s Farm Bill. “Agriculture is the backbone of Upstate New York and the North Country. As Congress is working to draft this year’s Farm Bill, farmers across New York’s […]

Governor Hochul Announces Final Sexual Harassment Model

Policy to Strengthen Protections for New York Workers Policy Includes New Guidance to Protect Remote Workers; Adds New Online Training Resources to Help New Yorkers Better Understand Their Rights Albany, April 11, 2023 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Labor has finalized updates to the State’s Sexual Harassment […]

Plattco donates $100K to Plattsburgh YMCA

Employee-owned business supports community health and wellness Click here for the Sun Community News story 

What’s New, Westport? Spring in Westport is seeing new businesses flourish and old friends find rejuvenation.

Click here for the Lake Champlain Region story 

Fledging Crow in Keeseville stops public sales

After 15 years of farming, Fledging Crow Vegetables has filed for bankruptcy Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Despite a Challenging Economy, Stewart’s Partners Receive Generous ESOP Contribution

April 11, 2023 –Partners at Stewart’s Shops are wearing their “Stewart’s Smiles” as they received their 2022 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) statements this week. A $19 million contribution was made to 3,000 active employees’ ESOP accounts which equates to 16% of each Partner’s 2022 wages. Additionally, ESOP participants saw their account balances grow by […]

Increased car counts, exciting schedule on tap for Airborne in 2023

Season opener Saturday, April 29, presented by Liquor & Wine Warehouse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Four cannabis dispensary licenses issued in the North Country

NCPR reports