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As Russia invades Ukraine, people in the North Country fear the impacts of war | NCPR News

Source: As Russia invades Ukraine, people in the North Country fear the impacts of war | NCPR News

Nova Bus wins Chamber Business of the Year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Nova Bus wins Chamber Business of the Year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Environmentalists raise alarm about invasive fish in Hudson River, move to protect Lake Champlain – VTDigger

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., issued a joint statement to VTDigger Friday afternoon, urging immediate action to mitigate the spread of the species.  “The round goby is a clear and present threat to Lake Champlain’s fisheries and ecosystem. Not only is it a voracious predator, but the round goby […]

UnitedHealthcare, UVM Health Network dispute could leave 2,900 patients searching for care – VTDigger

Source: UnitedHealthcare, UVM Health Network dispute could leave 2,900 patients searching for care – VTDigger

WANTED: A doctor who can work ‘8 days a week’ – Adirondack Explorer

Source: WANTED: A doctor who can work ‘8 days a week’ – Adirondack Explorer

ORDA rethinks mission statement

Source: ORDA rethinks mission statement

Sweet News – Maple Weekend is Back  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Sweet News – Maple Weekend is Back  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Longtime Town of Plattsburgh Rec Director honored with park dedication | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Longtime Rec Director honored with park dedication | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After 32 years with the Town of Plattsburgh, longtime Parks and Rec Director Melanie Defayette was recently honored for her service and surprised by the official gesture

Heightened snowmobile enforcement this weekend  | Sun Community News ALBANY 

Source: Heightened snowmobile enforcement this weekend  | Sun Community News ALBANY | The New York State Office of Parks, New York State Park Police, New York State Police and Department of Environmental Conservation remind snowmobilers to ride responsibly and exe

1 additional COVID-19 related death reported today

Everyone is welcome at this information meeting. You do NOT have to be a City of Plattsburgh resident. If you have ideas or questions, please participate

The 2nd public information meeting for the Margaret Street Concept Study will be held on Wednesday, March 9th at 5:30 PM at the Plattsburgh Public Library. Join us to hear about the upcoming project on Margaret Street! If you’d like to find out more you can look on the project website: www.cscos.com/margaretstreet/ Cannot attend in […]

Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Source: Court throws out regulatory approval for Downtown Plattsburgh development project | NCPR News

Strand’s First Artisan Market of the Year!

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host its Artisan Markets again! To kick off the season our Spring Artisan Market will be held inside the Arts Center at 23 Brinkerhoff St. in Plattsburgh. The gallery on the 1st floor and the classrooms on the 2nd floor will be overflowing with talented Artisans […]

Dozens from northern New York participate in ‘People’s Convoy’

Source: Dozens from northern New York participate in ‘People’s Convoy’

County aims to bring Philadelphia flights to Plattsburgh airport | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: County aims to bring Philadelphia flights to Plattsburgh airport | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: The power of ice – – The Adirondack Almanack

Official Peru Grand Union Ribbon-Cutting Held Today

By John T. Ryan Peru – The official Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony took place today at Peru’s Grand Union. “The Grand Union stores are back and better than ever. We have taken an iconic brand that everyone loved and leveraged our best-in-class retail strategies to take this legendary brand to the next level,” stated Bob Palmer, […]

Recent Northern New York Forest Ranger Actions

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2021, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 426 search […]

NYS Comptroller reports Saranac Town Board did not audit as required; Town Clerk pleads guilty to falsifying business records and more 

“The Board did not: Annually audit or obtain an audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Based upon our audit findings and subsequent investigation, the Clerk was arrested on April 29, 2021 and charged with falsifying business records in the first degree, corrupting the government in the fourth degree and official misconduct. On December 14, […]

Town of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations (2019M-33) | Office of the New York State Comptroller

“The Board did not: Annually audit or obtain an audit of the Clerk’s records and reports. Based upon our audit findings and subsequent investigation, the Clerk was arrested on April 29, 2021 and charged with falsifying business records in the first degree, corrupting the government in the fourth degree and official misconduct. On December 14, […]

ADK Purchased Cascade Ski Center . . . Now What? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: ADK Purchased Cascade Ski Center . . . Now What? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Stefanik Response to Biden’s State of the Union in Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following message in response to President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address: “The state of our union is in crisis because of President Joe Biden. Tonight’s speech will not rewrite the abysmal failure of the past year under one-party Democrat rule in Washington. Unfortunately, rather […]

Plattsburgh returns to square one in search for new police chief | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh returns to square one in search for new police chief | NCPR News

1 additional COVID-19 related death reported today, only 14 additional lab-confirmed cases

AuSable Valley school officials say ‘no credible threat’ found after hold ordered

Source: AuSable Valley school officials say ‘no credible threat’ found after hold ordered