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Source: DEC 2021 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Antique variety revitalizes unique property  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Antique and Variety Mall is not new to Plattsburgh. With its original location on Margaret Street, this group shop has recently expanded its operation to Cornelia Street. 

May 28, 2021 – Tweet by Emily Russell reporter for the North Country Public Radio “NYS is expected to announce more #prison closures soon. Nearly all North Country correctional facilities are well below capacity, including: Adirondack: 15% Moriah Shock: 25% Altona: 30% Bare Hill: 40% Ogdensburg: 35%”

Source: Plattsburgh man to serve five years for city drug sales | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A Plattsburgh man is now serving five years in prison as a second-felony offender after pleading guilty in a 2020 drug bust that disrupted local cocaine sales and di

Source: Memorial Day weekend brings increased police patrols | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With more than 8,000 tickets issued during last year’s Memorial Day weekend crackdown on drunk and impaired driving, law enforcement across the state are fanning out on

Source: UPDATED: School district and police respond to youth scare | Sun Community News CHAZY | After reports of a scared student surfaced and one local business offered to open its doors to any others in need, a local school district has joined forces with law en

Source: Why did the chicken wing get so expensive? | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“State officials are expected to announce the closure of multiple state prisons in the coming days with the goal to shutter more facilities by Labor Day.” “It’s unclear how many prisons, or which ones, are expected to be closed by summer’s end.” Source: Officials to announce prison closures within days | State News | nny360.com

Source: Conroy still hopes to get on Area 4 ballot | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Extra, Extra, Read All About it! Lake Placid girl writes, delivers Averyville Press to neighbors | NCPR News

Thanks to the Clinton County Historical Association for this photo of the AuSable Chasm Bridge. The bridge is a historic steel arch bridge with a concrete and stone-faced approach. It’s on US Route 9 over the Ausable River. The website historicbridges.org states that the main span is 126 feet in length with two approaches resulting […]

Source: Biden administration reins in street-level enforcement by ICE – The Washington Post

Source: Applauding the Plattsburgh Compact – – The Adirondack Almanack

“For children who are afraid of needles stinging them, a bee named Buzzy at Kinney Drugs stores may help them work through that fear and get them vaccinated against COVID-19. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has opened up the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12 and up, and Kinney Drugs is […]

The Adirondack Experience (ADKX), a sprawling 121-acre campus in the heart of the Adirondacks, will open its 2021 summer season in two phases. Source: ADKX to reopen May 28 to members; fully open July 1 – The Adirondack Almanack

On November 11, 1930, thousands of Plattsburgh’s citizens turned out for the dedication of the city’s newest bridge. The Bridge Street Stone Arch Bridge replaced an aging and inelegant steel strut bridge to join the beautiful City Hall and McDonough Monument as iconic structures in Plattsburgh. Join Roger Black on Monday, June 17th at 6:30 […]

Source: Plattsburgh’s new YMCA location to open July 1 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Back in November the YMCA was in negotiations with the City of Plattsburgh about leasing the City Recreation Center at the U.S. Oval.

Source: Schuyler Falls man pleads guilty in police shooting case  | Sun Community News SCHUYLER FALLS | A Schuyler Falls man will now serve 12 years in prison following a volatile standoff with police left him hospitalized and facing attempted murder charges.

Source: After two St. Lawrence County teens’ suicides, how do parents protect their kids online? | NCPR News

Source: Fish Creek Pond Campground updates open for public comment

“When she wanted something for her district, she made sure everybody in our state Capitol knew what it was and that she was going to get it,” Hochul said. “She never let politics or party interfere with her ability to get the job done and to represent the people, not just of her district, but […]

By John T. Ryan  One of Peru’s oldest businesses is under new ownership and has a new name. Swain’s Liquor Store is now Livations (not Libations; Livations). On May 1, 2021, Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea became the new owners. Bonnie Trost owned and operated the store since May 19, 2015. Marge and Don […]

Source: Syracuse man admits he sold over 118 pounds of pot smuggled through Mohawk Nation – syracuse.com

Source: Rash of vehicle break-ins prompts safety reminder | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Following an uptick in vehicle break-ins across the City of Plattsburgh, authorities are reminding residents to be vigilant and always secure their property and vehicles.

Source: Fort’s Homeschool Day coming up | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Annual event is specially designed for home-schooled students and their parents.