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New York State approves K–12 climate education requirement

New York is now one of two U.S. states to approve a climate education requirement for students across the state Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Clinton County Historical Association’s April Events Calendar

April 9th – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing photos of the original buildings and the histories associated with each. April 11th – 10 am to 3 pm, Clinton County Historical Association & Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, (Old Base) Plattsburgh. Celebrating Slow […]

Battery powered air taxis could soon be flying over Syracuse

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Organizations, scholars, advocates launch John Brown America250

A coalition of scholars, advocates and organizations launched John Brown America250, an initiative to reexamine the historical record Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Hochul Unveils Eleventh-Hour Push to Defang New York’s Climate Law

The most concrete deadline for climate action would be pushed out to the end of her potential second term. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Governor launches Futureworks Commission to guide response to impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on workers

Commission Will Be Comprised of Experts, Workers’ Advocates, Business Leaders Albany, March 19, 2026 – With artificial intelligence poised to reconfigure the global labor market, Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the FutureWorksCommission to advise on policy and private sector interventions which protect the economic security of workers while harnessing the economic benefits of AI. This […]

South Burlington ICE Raid Triggers Large Protest

Demonstrators demanded the release of the three detained immigrants and called on Vermont police to answer for their role in the raid. Click here for the Seven Days story 

ICE agents take man in custody in Vermont after hourslong standoff as protesters gathered

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Saranac Lake restricts police cooperation with ICE

New policy builds on last year’s debate over using local resources for immigration enforcement Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George offers unique reenactments, and exhibits to celebrate the fort’s 270th anniversary

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275 million free school lunches served in New York State during the past six months

Saving New York Families Up to $450 Million Per Month on Grocery Costs Albany, March 4, 2026 – During National School Breakfast Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted that within just the first six months of the school year, 275 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. The Governor celebrated this milestone […]

NYS received higher ranking in the nation for technology laws keeping kids safe online

Albany, March 4, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has received the top spot in a national ranking for technology laws that are keeping kids safe online. The Anxious Generation Movement (TAG) analyzed state policies across the nation in a new study called “The Childhood Index,” a first-of-its-kind ranking of […]

Vermont Air National Guard part of war effort in Iran

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Four interesting on the history events on the Historical Association’s March schedule

March 12th, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Welcome to the Witherill with memories shared from the book authored by the late Susan Howel Hamlin. March 12, 6 pm, Advisor’s Room, Beekmantown High School, Haynes Road Entrance, West Chazy– The Davidson Sisters: Darkness and Light. Local teenaged poets and sisters, Lucretia and Margaret Davidson, were once […]

Coach Mike Hogan inducted into NYS Hall of Fame

February, 28, 2026, Sections VII Facebook page – Tonight before the finals at the NYS Wrestling Championships, Coach Mike Hogan was again honored with a NYS Hall of Fame induction. He was already inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. A lifetime achievement award for his success as a wrestler and […]

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 […]

Trump’s tariffs likely cost you hundreds of dollars. Will you get a refund?

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Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix

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Keeseville 250 Committee requesting participation in upcoming celebration

Community leaders, educators, faith organizations, etc. needed for July 19-26 week-long event Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York’s Olympic legacy to get a $3M analysis

ORDA board approves maintenance planning process for Lake Placid and alpine facilities valued at $1B Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Carl Rubino Feb. 20 Plattsburgh Concert Cancelled  

Message from Peter Cadieux, “I hate to do this, but it looks like a decent snowstorm is coming in, timed perfectly to affect travel plans tomorrow. So, we will try again in March and look forward to booking Carl Rubino for a later date. Stay safe!” Cancelled Concert at  Wood Wire and Voice Coffee House […]

CVPH Blood Donor Center announces its March blood drive schedule

Peru’s drive is March 16 Plattsburgh, NY – Blood donations to the Adirondack Blood Donor Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) make a lifesaving difference for patients across the country, helping ensure a steady and reliable of blood for local surgeries, emergency care and ongoing […]

Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold, Ben Ogden a second silver in Olympic skiing

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Vermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic silver in big air

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