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“It turns out, the answer may not be good policy or economic dynamism, but rather bad data. That is the conclusion of Art Woolf, retired professor of economics at the University of Vermont. “The unemployment rate in Vermont and probably in many states is not a very good indicator anymore,” Woolf said in an interview.”  […]

Source: As prison closures loom, North Country inmate population plummets by 45% | NCPR News

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   “Our communities cannot afford any further delay or acquiescence – unilateral action to begin reopening the border appears necessary,” she wrote.”   Saratoga, New York – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security to unilaterally ease restrictions […]

Source: Meadowbrook Healthcare required vaccinations for staff, threatened termination

Hope you’re able to open this very good article. Source: Pandemic highlights broadband gaps in Adirondacks

Source: First 10 Winners Of New York State COVID Vaccine College Scholarship Raffle Announced

Source: Federal bill looks to support local fairs | Sun Community News SARATOGA | A new federal bill now looks to provide grant funding to agricultural fairs to help ease financial losses from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Saratoga County’s four Adirondack towns seek to attract new residents | NCPR News

Source: Thousands to visit Adirondack Coast this summer for six major tournaments on Lake Champlain

Source: Essex County reports zero COVID cases | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “seeing is believing,” a photographic exhibition featuring work by photographer, Ron Nolland, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, June 4, 2021. A free reception will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm that […]

“A list of facilities to be closed is expected to be made public this week by DOCCS, an agency controlled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The governor has repeatedly said that prisons should not be viewed as a “jobs program.” ‘“Everyone is waiting with baited breath,” said Michael Powers, president of the NYSCOPBA union. John Roberts, […]

Source: ‘Back to normal’: Bar owners happy NYS curfew ends | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Live music at last! Burlington’s Discover Jazz Festival is outdoors and mostly free | NCPR News

Source: For 40 years D&D Meats and community have supported each other | Sun Community News WEST CHAZY | For 40 years, D & D Meats has prided itself on being a mom and pop grocery where they not only know your name, but also what you prefer on your sub, the ages o

Source: No. Co. unemployment shrinking compared to pandemic year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: State Police’s Troop B marks 100-year anniversary in June | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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