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Now is the time for NY’s marinas, boaters & anglers to battle Hydrilla

 Ithaca, NY — Marina operators, boaters and anglers are the front line for preventing the spread of Hydrilla verticillata, a nasty aquatic invasive plant, and now is the time to act says Cornell University Cooperative Extension invasive species specialist Charles “Chuck” O’Neill.

Doheny hopes qualify for the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party lines

News from the Doheny for Congress campaign staff ALBANY – The Doheny For Congress campaign today submitted 8,357 signatures to qualify Matt Doheny for the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties’ lines in the upcoming 21st Congressional District election. It is the first time all three lines have been united in the north country district since […]

‘Flash mob’ surprises mall shoppers

‘Flash mob’ surprises mall shoppers » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

St. Lawrence County sales tax figures up $300,000 this quarter

Daily Courier-Observer | St. Lawrence County sales tax figures up $300,000 this quarter.

Zach Tomaselli says he lied about abuse allegations against Bernie Fine (audio) | syracuse.com

Zach Tomaselli says he lied about abuse allegations against Bernie Fine (audio) | syracuse.com.

NY Fed president says youth are key to upstate economy

NCPR News – NY Fed president says youth are key to upstate economy.

Queensbury supervisor Stec makes case for 114th Assembly seat

NCPR News – Queensbury supervisor Stec makes case for 114th Assembly seat.

Franklin County municipalities fail to endorse I-98

Watertown Daily Times | Franklin County municipalities fail to endorse I-98. and NCPR reports on the issue

Jefferson County angles for $3m in airport aid from FAA

Watertown Daily Times | Jefferson County angles for $3m in airport aid from FAA.

Governor orders health insurance exchange

Governor orders health insurance exchange – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Want a skate park? Lake Placid’s is hardly used

Want a skate park? Lake Placid’s is hardly used – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

Service to end at three local post offices including Port Kent and Schuyler Falls

Service to end at three local post offices » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

New Altar dedicated on Easter Sunday

L-R Carlo Amico, Rev. Alan Shnob, Doreen Amico The tabernacle in St. Augustine’s Church is resting on a new Altar of Repose, which Father Alan Shnob dedicated on Easter Sunday at the 8 AM Mass. St. Augustine’s parishioner Carlo Amico handcrafted the Altar using local granite and wood. St. Augustine’s parishioner Howard Plumadore began the […]

Our neighbors of Polish descent celebrate swieconka

By John T. Ryan A few years ago a few North Country people of Polish descent asked St. Augustine’s Pastor Father Alan Shnob to conduct a blessing of baskets known as swiecenie.  Father Shnob agreed to perform the blessing and the tradition has been continued. Conducted on Holy Saturday, the Eastern European tradition dates to […]

North Country journalism wins

North Country journalism wins « The In Box.

John Warren: The Problems of Journalism Today

Adirondack Almanack: John Warren: The Problems of Journalism Today.

State parks system getting $89 million funding boost

State parks system getting $89 million funding boost | syracuse.com.

Vermont farmers lobby for dairy insurance program

Vermont farmers lobby for dairy insurance program | Burlington Free Press

Western Northern NY doctors form Medicare cost-savings group

Watertown Daily Times | North country doctors form Medicare cost-savings group.

Jefferson County committee rejects wind turbine agreement

Watertown Daily Times | County committee rejects wind power agreement.

Seeing Green: EB-5 program trades cash for visas — fair deal or shady business?

Seeing Green | Seven Days.

South Burlington coach pleaded not guilty to third DUI

South Burlington coach pleaded not guilty to third DUI | Burlington Free Press

State Senate Majority Republican Leader Dean Skelos warns Democrats against raising the minimum wage

State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos warns Democrats against raising the minimum wage – NYPOST.com.

Alcoa cuts employee hours following fire

Watertown Daily Times | Alcoa cuts employee hours following fire.

Rail/trail debate dominates Tupper town board

Rail/trail debate dominates Tupper town board – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com