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Elizabeth “Betsy” Vicencio honored as Irish Person of the Year

April 3, 2026 – Editor’s Note – I missed the email with this Chamber of Commerce news release. I know Betsy. She is a very nice lady who truly deserves this recognition.  Plattsburgh – (3/17/2026) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce continued a beloved community tradition this morning as it hosted its annual St. […]

Tour Cornell’s ADK sugarhouse, where technology helps make maple syrup

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$50 million in new funding to prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewal energy

New Programs Are Part of State’s $320 Million Commitment for Clean Energy Workforce Development and Training Albany, April 2, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of New York State’s clean energy workforce commitment with $50 million in new funding to prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy. The new […]

SUNY Plattsburgh Services to Be Available to Clinton Community College Students This Fall

Expanded access follows Clinton Community College’s co-location on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus last year PLATTSBURGH, April 2, 2026 — Clinton Community College students will have the option to access a variety of SUNY Plattsburgh services beginning this fall semester. Both new and returning Clinton students may opt into select services, including SUNY Plattsburgh’s campus housing, […]

Empire State Development and the New York Department of State Announce Groundbreaking for Nature’s Storehouse Expansion in Canton

NY Forward project will include expanded footprint for a new cafe, expanded bulk/produce area and four renovated apartments  See rendering here Empire State Development and the New York Department of State today announced the start of construction on a $662,000 expansion and rehabilitation project at Nature’s Storehouse, a full-service natural food store, in Canton. Supported […]

Conditions vary as trout fishing season opens

Tips and conditions as trout fishing season kicks off April 1 in New York state  Click here to view Adirondack Explorer story 

Assembly Passes Legislation to Expand Access to Acupuncture Services in New York

Albany, April 1, 2026 – Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Ron Kim today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation that requires mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services (A.622, Kim). “Expanding access to acupuncture services in New York ensures that those suffering from chronic illnesses can access the treatment they need to improve their […]

Stec, Gray, welcome State Champion Potsdam girls hockey team to Albany

Team was recognized on both Senate and Assembly floors Albany,  April 1, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) today welcomed and honored the Potsdam Central High School Girls Hockey Team during their respective Legislative Sessions. The team captured the NYSPHSAA State Championship on February 21, with a 3-2 victory over […]

Opening Reception of “Holding Space” Art Exhibition

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00PM The Strand Center for the Arts Plattsburgh, NY — Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) and the Strand Center for the Arts invite the community to “Holding Space,” a collaborative exhibition exploring the universal intersection of mental health and creative expression.  Click here for photos from last year’s event The […]

Vermont labor board overturns Gov. Scott’s return-to-office mandate for state employees

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Clinton Community College’s Jeffrey Collins Weeks III Earns All-Conference and All-Region Honors

First Cougar to earn all-region honors since 2020 PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College men’s basketball player Jeffrey Collins Weeks III has recently been named second team All-Conference in the Mountain Valley Conference and third team All-Region for Region III. Weeks is the first Clinton player to earn All-Region honors since 2020. The sophomore forward led […]

Light in a Family’s Darkest Hour

Labor and Delivery nurse honored for care during devastating delivery  Plattsburgh, NY, April 1, 2026 –  – For many expecting parents, the days leading up to an anatomy scan are filled with excitement – picking out names, imagining tiny fingers and picturing a future that suddenly feels close enough to touch. But for Marissa Burnell, […]

CCHA awarded two major grants

Will Fund museum repairs and America250’s Signature Event  Plattsburgh, March 31, 2026 – The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the receipt of $50,500 in grant monies through two 2026 Local Heritage Grants from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.   The first grant for $10,500 is to replace three windows at the […]

Strand Center Summer Camp Registration Opens Today, April 1

Surprise surprise! Our summer camp registration is opening April 1st (and no, that is not a joke)!! Our awesome teaching artists and education team has been hard and work finalizing this summers curriculum, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally share it with you all! So mark your calendars for April 1st at 10am, […]

Ithaca teachers demand AI protections in work contracts

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From a Troy dorm room to the moon: How RPI shaped Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman

A GREAT STORY!!!!!!!  Click here for the Spectrum Local News Story 

Save the date, June 19, for the Bill McBride Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament

COMMENTARY: DEC mobility device policy for state lands requires immediate oversight

In a letter to the APA State Land Committee, Adirondack Wild advocates for the review of the DEC mobility device policy Click here for the Adirondack Almanac commentary 

Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol

Albany, March 31, 2026 – Illegal Turkey Take – Jefferson County On February 27, ECO Seabury responded to a complaint from a resident who reported witnessing an individual shoot and kill several wild turkeys off a back porch in the Town of Orleans. Officer Seabury questioned the subject who admitted to firing four shots and killing […]

April 18 is Community Green-up Day – 8 a.m. – Noon – ALL WELCOME

Barracks Golf Course readies for 2026 season under new ownership

Plattsburgh course set to open on April 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

AVCS continues to work toward financial stability

BOE looking to exceed tax cap by 12%, transition sixth-grade into the middle/high school Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DEC preparing to release more than $46 million to boost tree production

DEC grant program will release more than $46 million to support tree production and forest management Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

How changes to SNAP benefits are affecting North Country residents

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Applications Open for Master Teacher Program

New Application Round for K-12 STEM Teachers and K-12 Counselors Now Open Albany, March 30, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced applications are open for the Master Teacher Program and Master Counselors, which recognizes more than 1,600 outstanding public school teachers and counselors throughout the state. Those selected for the program serve as mentors […]