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Source: A look at New York’s new gun laws: Here’s what will change – syracuse.com

Source: Governor appoints Plattsburgh Town Supervisor to College Council | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Michael Cashman, supervisor of the Town of Plattsburgh, to the SUNY Plattsburgh College Council.

Source: ADK Health Foundation’s Black Fly Gala raises $107K | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | Money will go toward patient room renovations.

Source: BREAKING: Potsdam police cleared in Nick Hillary civil rights case | NCPR News

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is inviting North Country children to take part in his annual Summer Reading Challenge, which is held in partnership with New York State Libraries. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” celebrating all things aquatic and ocean-related for kids to learn about and explore as they read. “Summer is the […]

Source: Arrest made in Plattsburgh homicide

AUSABLE CHASM, NY ‐‐ A first‐ever North Country Juneteenth celebration of the region’s role in the fight against slavery will highlight Underground Railroad work in the area, as well as prominent anti‐slavery Quakers and abolitionist John Brown. Juneteenth is now a national and state holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The “Colors of […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties will receive $1,968,376 through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Head Start. “Nearly two million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to New York’s 21st District […]

Source: City homicide: Following the investigation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As the investigation into Melissa Myers’ death entered its sixth day and roughly 100 detectives, investigators and officers from multiple local, state and federal law enforcement

Source: Nick Hillary testifies in his trial against the Potsdam police | NCPR News

Source: ‘Dismal session’ for Adirondack Park legislation after amendments fail

Source: North Country lawmakers vote against raising age for semi-automatic guns | NCPR News

Source: Assembly redistricting map faces another day in court

Source: Police ask for public’s help with Plattsburgh death investigation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Authorities are asking for the public’s help for additional clues in the suspicious overnight death of a local mother.

Source: Potsdam police chief defends Nick Hillary’s detention in civil right suit | NCPR News

Keeseville – The Anderson Falls Heritage Society regrets to announce that the presentation, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Seneca Perry & Son”, scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, has been canceled.  We hope to reschedule this presentation for later this summer.        Our next regularly scheduled presentation will be: “Rich in History: A Champlain Valley Reader”, […]

Source: Westport’s lakeside summer concerts return | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Free concert series begins July 7.

Source: Crews battle raging fire in the heart of Ticonderoga | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Crews from several area fire departments battled a blaze in the heart of downtown Ticonderoga after flames ripped through one of the district’s historic buildings Wedne

Beware! Snapping turtles are slowly and hazardously crossing roads throughout the Adirondack Park in search of sandy and loose soil where they can lay their eggs. Be aware of these magnificent creatures.

Peru – Last summer retired Peru teacher Don Evans moved something very special from his backyard to his front yard at 7 Oakdale Drive in Peru. Fortunately, it’s still in his front yard this summer. The garden doesn’t have vegetables; instead, it’s a fairy garden designed to make magic happen for children, a miniature garden […]

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Source: Burlington ferry service unlikely to return in ‘near future’

Source: Local woman mourned as investigation continues | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Melissa Myers’ family and friends are now mourning her loss as the homicide investigation into her death continues.

Source: Local golfers compete at states | Sun Community News WILTON/ELMIRA | Nineteen golfers from Section VII competed at the NYSPHSAA state championships June 4-6 at the McGregor Links Golf Course in Wilton (girls) and the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira.