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Gov. Hochul, lawmakers miss NY budget deadline yet again

Click here for the NCPR story 

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

MINUTES – Peru Town Board Special Meeting of March 20, 2026

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Councilman Mel Irwin was excused. Also present were Mr. Matthew […]

MINUTES – Peru Town Board Meeting of March 9, 2026

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 9th , 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman ; Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were […]

Town of Jay continues efforts to revitalize Au Sable Forks

Officials plan to apply for grant funding to help further revitalize downtown Click here for the Sun community News story 

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 

Planning and sponsorship drive underway for Battle of Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh Walmart supports annual commemoration with $1,000 donation 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

Click here for the NCPR story 

St. Alexander’s, St. Augustine’s, St. James Holy Week Liturgies

Four people are dead amid two homicide investigations in the North Country

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Hochul’s Embrace of Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ Will Cost NYC Millions

The city could lose $239 million from the policy, which is supported by business groups while unions remain on the sidelines. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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 […]

DEC Announces More Than $5.1 Million Awarded to Control Invasive Species and Restore Damaged Habitats Across the State

Grants Provide Critical Support to Ecosystems Impacted by Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced more than $5.1 million to reduce the negative impacts of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species on natural resources, infrastructure, agriculture, and local economies. The 51 awarded projects will strengthen […]

Peru Community Church, Good Friday Worship at Noon

A ‘three-legged stool’ of hemlock conservation

U.S. Forest Service researcher speaks to efforts to combat hemlock woolly adelgid and what they could mean for the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Former animal rescue owner arrested for probation violation in Clinton County

Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

‘No Kings’ rally Plattsburgh draws more than 1,500 attendees from across the North Country

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Man arrested in connection to Rouses Point death, NYSP investigating

According to Clinton County DA Andrew Wiley, the two men were neighbors. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

North Country at Work: In Chateaugay, making a living on and off the farm

Young couple with two young children work to make their 60-cow dairy farm succeed  Click here for a beautiful NCPR story 

State Senator Dan Stec states his opinion on the State’s electric school bus mandate

Queensbury, March 27, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined Assembly members Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) and Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) at a forum with Queensbury, Lake George and several other regional school districts to discuss the electric bus mandate for schools. This forum included providing legislators with access to both electric buses and discussing […]

COMMENTARY: Forest ranger and ECO shortages will strain fire response

The Police Benevolent Association of New York State says staff shortages for forest rangers and ECOs will lead to strained wildfire responses Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story