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Federal officials are hyping a USGS lithium study covering parts of Vermont and its neighbors. Geologists urge caution. Click here for the vtdigger story 

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Clinton County, NY, May 11, 2026  – he County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, created to better showcase Clinton County’s economic development opportunities, strategic assets, available sites, workforce strengths, and quality of life. The new website can be viewed at: www.clintoncountyida.com The new website, […]

It’s a goal that the hospital network agrees it needs to meet, in a marked shift toward cooperation. Click here for the vtdigger story 

Peru, NY, May 9, 2026 – The thermometer read 26 degrees when Forrence Orchards started the orchard fans early this morning.  Hopefully, the fans kept air moving, protecting the buds, which are beginning to open.  The focus is on safeguarding the developing crop during a critical growing stage.  Seth Forrence said a tractor-trailer load of […]

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Community members weigh in on affordable housing plans for town-owned land Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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How Adirondack businesses came to rely on international workers to fill labor gap Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

PLATTSBURGH, NY, May 4, 2026  – The Town of Plattsburgh has received statewide recognition for the C.H.A.M.P. Local Law that was adopted in early 2025. At the 2026 New York Planning Federation Conference in Cooperstown, the Town of Plattsburgh was awarded the Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement for the Creating Housing Acceleration Measures for Plattsburgh […]

Growth Driven by Global Events, Tourism Partnerships, and New York’s Leadership in Winter Sports and Athlete Development Albany, May 3, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that visitation to New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) venues has surpassed 1.2 million visits during the 2025-26 fiscal year, setting a new record and […]

Champlain Center, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, May 16, 11 am to 3 pm The Adirondack Cultural Coast Alliance and the Clinton County Historical Association in partnership with the Champlain Centre on Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, are pleased to announce a new event at the Champlain Centre: HISTORY DAY at the MALL on May 16th from 11 am […]

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Hopes to fill gap left by closure of Y’s Bright Beginnings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Peru, NY –   At its April 27 meeting the Peru Town Board accepted Eric Duquette’s resignation from the board effective Wednesday, April 27. Duquette cited an increasingly busy professional and personal schedule and his inability to give the position the position the dedication it deserves as the reasons for his decision. The resolution stated […]

Peru, NY, Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Livations Wines and Spirits is celebrating its 5th Anniversary today. Owners Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea are there to welcome you with 30% off wine and 5% of liquors. They are there until 5 p.m. Congratulations to Scott and Mary Ann and all the staff. Click here […]

Plattsburgh, NY The Strand Center for the Arts hosted its Spring  Artisans Market on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It drew a nice crowd, and downtown streets were lined with cars. It was a fun place to be. A variety of artisans and businesses displayed their wares, including Greg Badger, who demonstrated his painting talents. The […]

In the aftermath of the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, David Gibson reflects on what more the state could do for the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Adirondack Farms’ Shane St. Cyr elected Treasurer  Albany, NY, April 24, 2026 –  – The Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Board of Directors elected its 2026-27 officer team during its bimonthly board meeting on April 14. The newly elected and returning officers are: AJ Wormuth – Chair (Half-Full Dairy, Elbridge, NY) Greg Porter – Vice […]

Peru, NY, April 26, 2026  – The April 13 Peru Town Board meeting included the board approving an agreement on an outstanding zoning enforcement issue and interaction regarding the board’s compliance with the NYS Open Meetings Law. Zoning Law Enforcement  Background: In June 2024, Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT) purchased Snug Harbor Marina, Mariner Restaurant and […]

By John T Ryan On Wednesday, April 22, Stacey Bruce, Vice-President of Leonard Bus Sales, presented Sarah Guay with a $1,000 Scholarship Award for her “A Day in the Life of a School Bus. ‘First Odyssey’ painting. High school juniors and seniors from across New York State competed for the scholarship. Sarah’s winning entry will […]

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