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Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of […]

Peru is well-known for its productive apple orchards. It’s also well-known for its productive dairy farms. Our beautiful soil has to be one of the reasons.

Source: The Adirondacks need to diversify. But are words like “overcrowding” keeping people away? | NCPR News

Senator Stec and the men and women of Ward Lumber after receiving their official state Historic Business Preservation Registry Certificate  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today presented Jay Ward and the workers of Ward Lumber with the official state certificate honoring the company for its addition to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry […]

“Eric Hittinger, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at Rochester Institute of Technology said, “Upstate New York has the cleanest electricity grid in the country.” Source: Thinking about buying an electric vehicle? Is Upstate New York one of the best places to charge one? (video) – syracuse.com

The FCC explains who qualifies and how to apply for a $30 monthly internet subsidy. Source: Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission

Source: New York’s once-booming oil industry and the risky wells it left behind – City & State New York

Source: Below the Clouds at Adirondack Regional Airport – – The Adirondack Almanack

Former Press Republican reporter joins North Country Public Radio Source: Meet NCPR’s newest news voice: Cara Chapman, our Plattsburgh reporter | NCPR News

Albany, NY – The Grow NY Farms Coalition today announced that the Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), the National Federation of Independent Businesses of New York (NFIB), and Upstate United have sent letters to Governor Hochul urging her to maintain the overtime threshold at 60 hours on family farms across New York State.  […]

  Clinton County is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the application submitted to continue Essential Air Service at the Plattsburgh International Airport through the Alternate Essential Air Service program (AES). DOT will provide almost $10 million for AES over a 27 month term from July 1, 2022 through […]

Source: Yikes: Gas prices jump 17 cents in a week, hit new record high – syracuse.com

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide up to $20.7 million in grant funding to continue Essential Air Service in Ogdensburg and Plattsburgh through the Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program. This grant funding will be used to secure nonstop, roundtrip flights from Ogdensburg International Airport […]

“With the new commitment from the internet providers, some 48 million households will be eligible for $30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second, or higher speed, service — making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the providers participating in the program.” Spectrum (Charter) and Frontier […]

Source: Border businesses say Canadian tourism is coming back to life | NCPR News

Source: New Yorkers with Vermont ties push for a new bridge across the lake – VTDigger

Source: 2022 Upstate NY Summer Travel Guide: Things to do, places to visit, more – syracuse.com

Source: Air Canada relaunches flight from Phoenix to Montreal

Source: CVPH NYSNA members vote to authorize a strike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The University of Vermont Health Network at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, CVPH, has been in negotiations with New York State Nurses Association, NYSNA, for the past tw

Source: LL Bean announces opening date for new Williston store

Source: DELLA Subaru gives back in a big way | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With another successful ‘Share the Love’ event, DELLA Subaru recently donated nearly $17,000 to two local causes.

Source: Fewer people, but still fewer homes – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Chef Curtiss: a chilled soup in spring green | NCPR News

Source: North Country at Work: running a sheep dairy in the Adirondack mountains | NCPR News