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Archive for 'Northern NY News'

Seven Regions. Six Million Acres. Countless Fall Events.

Click here for the Adirondacks USA story

NY’s prison system is in crisis. It’s driving staff away from the job

Ellenburg Depot man walks away from his job in Corrections  Click here for the NCPR story 

Period music returns at this year’s Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Weekend

Top artists from the Champlain Valley — and one special guest performer from Delaware — present masterworks in existence at the time of the Battle of Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, September 1, 2026 – For the second consecutive September, this year’s Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Weekend will feature for special programs showcasing music that would have been […]

North Country Honor Flight to Send 29 Veterans to Washington, D.C. on September 5

BETA Technologies to unveil one-of-a-kind “P-51 Bustang” during a special 6:30 a.m. event at the U.S. Oval PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — September 1, 2026 — North Country Honor Flight will send 29 North Country veterans to Washington, D.C., on Saturday, September 5, for a day dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifice. The veterans traveling on […]

Assemblyman Cashman on Medicaid Coverage Changes, Eligibility Requirements

Assemblyman Michael Cashman News Release of September 1, 2026 – “We have known cuts to Medicaid and increased eligibility requirements to access coverage were coming ever since the passage of the H.R.1 bill early last year. These cuts will undoubtedly result in lowered access to routine appointments, quality care, medication, and other healthcare needs for […]

Vermont veterans, Guard families seek support for Defend the Guard Act

“The Constitution is clear that Congress — not the President acting alone — possesses the authority to decide whether the nation enters war,” the letter from 27 Vermont veterans and Guard family members states. Click here for the vtdigger story 

UVM Medical Center quietly changed its policy for patient observation. Some staff are worried about patient safety.

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‘The Kids Simply Cannot Handle It’: Why New York Students Are Reading Fewer Books

Schools are shifting away from full novels to excerpts to prep students for state exams and accommodate lower stamina for reading. Click here for the New York Focus story 

The 48th Annual Applefest is only 19 days away!

Peru, NY, September 1, 2026 – Join your family and friends on Saturday, September 19, at the 48th Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest.  Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. At 11 a.m., the community parade leaves Peru Elementary School and travels down Main Street to the Parish Center.  People return year […]

Fort Drum boosters praise nuclear microreactor selection, but details are fuzzy

Click here for the NCPR story 

Adirondack Central coach, daughter die in head-on crash with tractor-trailer

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How milkweed tussock moths evade predators

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Spear Septic Service offers its services to the North Country

By John T. Ryan  Peru, NY, August 31, 2026 – “I enjoy meeting new people. In this business, I meet people from all walks of life. You never experience the same thing in any two places you go,” said Kyle Spear about operating his new business, Spear Septic Service.  “It took a lot of thought […]

Howitzer testing applicant claims no need for APA permit

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

NNY sheriffs join lawsuit challenging Hochul’s ban on cooperating with ICE

Franklin, St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis County Sheriffs join in the lawsuit  Click here for the Yahoo News story 

CVES Appoints Emily Blair as Principal at the Rise Center for Success

PLATTSBURGH, NY August 27, 2026 – Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) is proud to announce the appointment of Emily Blair as Principal at the Rise Center for Success. As Principal, Blair will lead and support Life Skills programming focused on helping students build the academic, social, and functional skills they need to achieve greater independence […]

 Portrait of a Community 

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Aug 28 2026) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Portrait of a Community,” a group exhibition featuring the works of five local artists excited to share their appreciation for their community through portraits. The five artists who will be presented in this exhibition are Naomi Bradshaw, Kaitlyn Jubert, […]

Should the Adirondacks host a third winter Olympics?

During a recent visit to Lake Placid, Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on plans to make a bid for a third Olympics in the North Country Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Inside the Federal Program Paying NY Cops to Help Border Patrol Arrest Immigrants

Click here for the New York Focus story 

Governor grants clemency to six individuals

August 28, 2026 – Gov. Hochul News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency in the form of a pardon to six individuals. This action recognizes people who have demonstrated remorse, exemplified rehabilitation and displayed a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. After implementing procedural reforms to strengthen the clemency process, Governor Hochul […]

A common public and private stewardship

The 1990 remarks from Claire Barnett, a member of the Commission on the Adirondacks, continue to ring true today Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Ham  Scalloped potatoes  Vegetable  Bread Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

ACT performers stand up for Standing Ovation

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August 29, 2026 – Signor Road looking south to our beloved Adirondacks!

August 29, 2026 – Davern Road, traveling west this morning.