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Ski jumping World Cup returns to US for 1st time since 2004 and it’s in Lake Placid

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Area Unemployment Remains Low

Reported by the North Country Chamber of Commerce The New York State Labor Department has released unemployment rates for the month of August. While New York State has a statewide rate of 4.9%, our area counties continue to be lower with: -Clinton at 3.8% -Essex at 3.1% -Franklin at 3.6% -Hamilton at 2.6% -Warren at […]

Syracuse area Congressman Katko among 9 in House GOP who vote for bill to keep presidents from overturning elections

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International hockey players take on new challenge in Lake Placid

Of all the U.S. options available for the international players, they all say Northwood offered the best resources for them throughout the coaching staff to help develop them into the players they want to be. Click here for the NBC 5 News report

Adirondack Center for Writing Launches First Teen Writing Anthology 

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022—Saranac Lake, NY—The Adirondack Center for Writing is pleased to announce that submissions are open for Wild Words, the first Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. This brand new, yearly print publication is designed to be a place for teens living in the North Country to publish their creative writing, including […]

Kids Trunk or Treat on October 22

Five-year renewal for SUNY Plattsburgh Upward Bound

Stefanik advocacy after Department of Ed error nets $730K funding Click here for the Sun Community News story 

World-Renowned Alexander String Quartet Performs in Saranac on October 2

The Alexander String Quartet has performed in the major music capitals of five continents, securing its standing among the world’s premier ensembles and a major artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco, serving since 1989 as Ensemble-in-Residence of San Francisco Performances and Directors of The Morrison Chamber Music Center Instructional Program at San […]

Witnesses Knocking on Doors Again

Plattsburgh Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to Door-to-Door Ministry After 30-Month Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witness News Release  Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning September 1, when a two-and-half-year suspension of the work was officially lifted, just in time to begin a global campaign featuring a new interactive Bible study program.   The decision to resume […]

Official: Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter

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TRAVELER ADVISORY

CREWS MILLING IN PREPARATION FOR PAVING OPERATIONS ON STATE ROUTE 3 IN PLATTSBURGH Please be advised that traffic using State Route 3 (Cornelia Street) in Plattsburgh, Clinton County will encounter crews milling in preparation for an upcoming paving project. Work will begin around the intersection of State Route 3 and Route 22B and will end […]

NYSP to deploy North Country troopers to Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona

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Loved ones, first response family grieve loss of leader Max Thwaits III

Essex County Office of Emergency Services (OES) Director Max Thwaits III died unexpectedly early Monday. He was 40 years old. “He was one of the good guys.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stewart’s Shops pledges $1M to Plattsburgh YMCA

YMCA moves closer to $13 million goal thanks to Dake Foundation Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Federal Ray Brook Prison staffing levels at ‘dangerous’ levels according to union president

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Plattsburgh mayor says it’s ‘too little, too late’ to save the Crete

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$45 million expansion project at Malone dairy farm has eco-friendly features

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DEC announces annual Arbor Day poster contest

Poster will be used to promote the value of trees in our environment and in ourselves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Office of Cannabis Management to host Plattsburgh workshop

Thursday, Sept. 22, informational workshop for potential retail applicants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Babbie Museum wins BEST IN SHOW AWARD

Congratulations to the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum for winning the BEST IN SHOW AWARD in the 2022 Applefest Parade.

It’s official: Magical ice castles are coming back to the Adirondacks this winter

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Elmore SPCA expenses spike with increasing shelter needs

Saturday, Sept. 17 ‘Street Drive’ looks to help offset costs Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stefanik Announces Grant to Combat Drug Abuse, Mental Health Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced Behavioral Health Services North in Plattsburgh will receive $746,744 from the Department of Health and Human Services to invest in mental health and substance abuse services. “These taxpayer dollars will return to our district to protect and care for the mental health of our communities,” Stefanik said. […]

Bed Bath & Beyond to shutter Plattsburgh location

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Polio recently reemerged in the US. Who should get a polio vaccine now?

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