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How this Lake Placid teenager has been giving back all his life

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Lake Placid proposes new law to require permits for peaceful protests

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July 16, 2025 – Lake Champlain shrouded in Canadian Wildfire smoke.

CVPH School of Radiologic Technology Celebrates Seven Graduates

Majority of graduates remain in region to launch rewarding health care careers  PLATTSBURGH, NY – Four of the seven recent graduates of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) School of Radiologic Technology have joined the health system to begin a rewarding health care career in the North Country. Celebrated […]

Border Patrol arrests 5 Iranians, 2 Uzbeks in Clinton County in early July

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Stec writes to U.S. Army, urges it to rescind ROTC cancellation at Clarkson

            Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) has written to Derrick Anderson, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, requesting that the Army reconsider its move to end Clarkson University’s ROTC program. In his letter, which is included with this release, Stec highlights the importance of the ROTC-Clarkson connection and the crucial role it plays in our national […]

Peru Highway Department Paving Notice

On Thursday, July 17, the Peru Highway Department plans to pave Telegraph Road between the Bear Swamp Road and the road closed barrier. Flag personnel will be in place to keep vehicles moving. Work crews will arrive about 6 a.m.

Keeseville Community Arts Festival attracts people from nearby and far away

By John T Ryan Early this morning at Ausable Point, several artists were enjoying the stunning scenery of our region. These talented individuals are part of the 40 artists participating in the Keeseville Community Arts Festival. On Friday and Saturday, you can view their landscape and architectural paintings at the Plein Air Show and Sale, […]

Multiple crews contain two-acre Chesterfield wildfire caused by lightning

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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026

July 15, 2025 The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Creamy Chicken & Ham Casserole Tossed Salad 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!

Good Trouble Lives On Returns to Plattsburgh as a Follow-Up to Hands Off! and No Kings

Peaceful protest at Trinity Park to feature speakers, street theater, and civic engagement tablesPlattsburgh, NY –  On Thursday, July 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, local organizers will host Good Trouble Lives On, a peaceful protest and community action at Trinity Park in downtown Plattsburgh. The event builds on the momentum of previous demonstrations, […]

Americans and Canadians come together to preserve cross-border ties

Conversation takes place in Hemmingford, PQ.  Click here for the NCPR story 

DEC Announces Trail Closure and Landslide Trail Repair Work in Adirondacks

Avalanche Pass Trail Closed to Protect Public Safety; Slide on Mount Colden Impacting Access The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the closure of the Avalanche Pass Trail in Keene, Essex County, after recent rainstorm events resulted in mud and rockslides. The closure affects the portion of the Avalanche Pass Trail […]

Peru History Chat – Peru High School Class of 57

Paul Smith’s College to Host Citizen Preparedness Corps Training on July 23

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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Adirondacks, Central New York Regions

In Effect for Tuesday, July 15 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, for the Adirondacks and Central New York regions due to the impact of smoke […]

East Coast Watercross Returns August 1–3

Triple Crown Finale Brings Big Thrills to Plattsburgh City Beach The final round of the East Coast Watercross Triple Crown is making a splash on the Adirondack Coast August 1–3, 2025, as 100 of the country’s top racers hit the water at Plattsburgh City Beach for a high-octane weekend of jet ski racing, freestyle stunts, […]

St. Lawrence County mine to open the first U.S. graphite facility since the 1950s

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State release tariff guide to help NY business owners

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Meet the Depot Theatre team finding “fabulous” scripts, actors for shows that are a “darn good time”

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Learn more about NYSEG Smart Meters

NYSEG has scheduled an open house at the Plattsburgh Town Hall on Wednesday July 16, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. No registration is required to attend, and all residents and business owners are welcome to attend anytime during the specified timeframe. Informational displays will be set up to provide details on the program. […]

North Country Honor Flight Named 2025 Spirit of Ianelli Honoree

Plattsburgh, Saturday, July 12 – The Sunrise Rotary Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Committee has named the North Country Honor Flight as its 2025 Spirit of Ianelli Award honoree. Sunrise Rotary Club President Wanda Carroll presented the award to Barrie Finnegan, Executive Director of the North Country Honor Flight, along with other members of the […]

Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism releases 2024 leisure travel study results

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DEC Reminds Hikers Goodman Mountain Trail Remains Closed

Trail Closed to Protect Public Safety due to the presence of a bull moose The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminds hikers the temporary closure of the Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest in the town of Tupper Lake, remains in effect, DEC staff, accompanied by the New […]