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On primary day, North Country voters share top concerns and key hopes for NY-21

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Constantino, Gendebien victorious in NY-21 primaries

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Constantino and Gendebian top vote-getters today in Peru

Peru, NY, June 23, 2026 – Primary elections typically attract few voters. That wasn’t true in Peru, where ballots  cast outnumbered any other Clinton County district.  Absentee and Early Votes are not included in the totals that follow.   In the competitive race to replace Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional District, Peru’s Republicans voted:  […]

Primary Day for Democrats and Republicans

Peru, NY , June 23, 2026 – Democrat and Republican Party members are eligible to vote in today’s primary. As of 8:45 a.m. about 50 Peru voters had cast ballot at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Voters will determine the party Congressional candidates for the November election. The Polls are open until 9 p.m. Sample ballots […]

NY-21 Democratic candidates debate ahead of June 23 primary

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Constantino leans into Trump support, business record in NY-21 Republican primary

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Smullen says political experience and Republican support can win him NY-21

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Here are the ways you can vote in the June 23 primary

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Amoriell, a Democrat, believes his progressive platform could flip NY-21

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UVM Health Announces Elimination of 76 Positions

Changes Are Part of Ongoing Work to Improve Affordability and Long-Term Sustainability UVM Health Statement, June 9, 2026 – BURLINGTON, Vt. – University of Vermont Health today informed employees that 142 positions have been eliminated. Of those, 76 positions have been permanently eliminated, and 66 will be posted as new roles with restructured job descriptions. […]

Mohawk land claim needs more work in the U.S. Senate

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NY-21: It’s the dairy farmer vs. the restaurateur in the Democratic primary

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Cautious Maps in New York Haunt Democrats’ Redistricting War

Hakeem Jeffries urged Albany to avoid maps that aggressively boosted Democrats, sources told New York Focus. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Tens of thousands of NY families have lost child care assistance. Will the state budget fix that?

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DEC announces new hunter achievement awards program

Awards Available for 24 Game Species Hunted or Trapped In New York State New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC’s new Hunter Achievement Awards (HAA) program to recognize hunters and trappers who legally harvest game species, acknowledging their success and encouraging participation in hunting for conservation. “New York offers diverse […]

Trump strips union rights from 1,400 Fort Drum and Rome defense workers

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Trump endorses Anthony Constantino in race to represent NY21

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DiNapoli: Federal tariffs and other actions hurt tourism and NY exports

Tourism from and Exports to NY’s Largest Trading Partner, Canada, Severely Impacted New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% — a loss of over 176,000 visitors — second only to California, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas […]

ICE releases Camden’s Chinese restaurant owner after 9 months

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NY’s Republican Party backs Smullen in race to replace Stefanik

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Where are NY21 congressional candidates getting their campaign cash?

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United States and Israel attack Iran

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Stefanik Statement on Operation Epic Fury

SARATOGA, N.Y., February 28, 2026 – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: “As a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I have always been consistent that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons capabilities that would threaten the national security of […]

Gov. Hochul call on Trump Administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff payments to New Yorkers

New York Families Have Paid An Estimated $1,751 Per Household Due to Tariffs Since They Were Enacted Last Year Albany, NY – Feb. 24, 2026 NYS Press Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today called on the Trump Administration to refund the estimated $13.5 billion in tariff payments for New Yorkers, following the recent Supreme Court […]

North Country Assemblyman Cashman weighs in on tariffs ruling North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move

North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move Click here for the Adirondack Explore story