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Who can’t get high-speed Internet access? No one knows for sure. | NCPR News

Source: Who can’t get high-speed Internet access? No one knows for sure. | NCPR News

Man dies after ATV falls through ice on St. Lawrence River

Source: Man dies after ATV falls through ice on St. Lawrence River

Housing Insecurity – Mountain Lake PBS

Mark Hamilton, Excutive Director of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority, discusses housing insecurity in our region. Source: Housing Insecurity – Mountain Lake PBS

Mixed feelings as Border Patrol proposes new surviellance

Source: Mixed feelings as Border Patrol proposes new surviellance

The science behind maple syrup | NCPR News

Source: The science behind maple syrup | NCPR News

Despite national trends, north country Republican Party seeing slow growth, Democrats losing ground | State News | nny360.com

Source: Despite national trends, north country Republican Party seeing slow growth, Democrats losing ground | State News | nny360.com

Plattsburgh on musical map thanks to nonprofit  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a population of under 20,000 people, Plattsburgh doesn’t seem like an ideal stop for musical acts. 

Source: Plattsburgh on musical map thanks to nonprofit  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a population of under 20,000 people, Plattsburgh doesn’t seem like an ideal stop for musical acts. 

The North Country is losing child care providers at an ‘alarming rate’ | NCPR News

Source: The North Country is losing child care providers at an ‘alarming rate’ | NCPR News

Gus’ Red Hots To Reopen

Fesette Realty is pleased to announce the purchase of beloved landmark restaurant, Gus’ Red Hots, by locals, Rob Steele and his wife Jennette. They aim to carry on the legacy left by the previous owners, the Lambrinos family. Rob and Jennette have a tentative opening date of late April to early May. While they intend […]

Adirondack 46er was a “shell of himself” after battling COVID | NCPR News

But for some people who got sick in the last year, like 34-year-old Jacob Avery from Plattsburgh, COVID has impacted their lives forever. Source: Adirondack 46er was a “shell of himself” after battling COVID | NCPR News

Police warn against impaired driving on St. Patrick’s Day

Source: Police warn against impaired driving on St. Patrick’s Day

Bob Smith, Owner of Nine Platt Group, Best Western Plus, Named 62nd Irishman of the Year

From the North County Chamber of Commerce Updated with additional information 3/18/21 Plattsburgh – 3/17/2021 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been hosting the St.Patrick’s Day event for more than 60 years. After a rough 2020, we came back this year– virtually, but that did not stop us from some IrishShenanigans! This special […]

Adirondack Park Agency board approves subdivision in Fulton County | NCPR News

Source: Adirondack Park Agency board approves subdivision in Fulton County | NCPR News

Cornell Cooperative Offering Three-Part Gardening 101 Series

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a 3-part series, Gardening 101, via Zoom in April. Each session is on a Saturday and will run from 10:00 am-11:30 am.  We will focus on vegetables and pollinator plants. This is an interactive workshop, you are free to ask questions as we go. April […]

Saranac Lake woman dies in early-morning house fire | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Saranac Lake woman dies in early-morning house fire | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

US prison guards refusing to get Covid-19 vaccine despite outbreaks – syracuse.com

The refusal of prison workers to take the vaccine threatens to undermine efforts to control the pandemic both inside and outside of prisons, according to public health experts. Prisons are coronavirus hot spots, so when staff move between the prisons and their home communities after work, they create a pathway for the virus to spread. […]

Stefanik Announces Nearly $2 Million for Head Start Programs

Washington, DC –  Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the Administration for Children and Families in Plattsburgh will receive $1,944,948 for the Office of Head Start from the Department of Health and Human Services.  “I am excited to announce that nearly $2 million taxpayer dollars will return to the district to improve the education and development […]

Inoculations in northeastern N.Y. climb, continuing to lead NYS | Sun Community News NORTHEASTERN N.Y. | 

Source: Inoculations in northeastern N.Y. climb, continuing to lead NYS | Sun Community News NORTHEASTERN N.Y. | During the week ending March 15, the number of residents of Warren, Essex Clinton and Hamilton counties inoculated with COVID-19 continued at a fast pa

One year lookback at COVID-19 in Clinton County | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: One year lookback at COVID-19 in Clinton County | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | March 16 will mark one year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Clinton County.

Good News: Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail

1,715 checks totaling more than $1.88 million March 15, 2021—After a tough year for many, Stewart’s Shops is happy to be delivering some good news to nonprofits in need. Holiday Match had another successful season, and checks are now in the mail to local children’s charities. Funding has now been allocated to 1,715 organizations across […]

Fire damages multiple South Plattsburgh apartments; no injuries reported

Source: Fire damages multiple South Plattsburgh apartments; no injuries reported

A Message to Service-Disabled Veteran Business Owners From the North Country Chamber of Commerce

Are you a Service-Disabled Veteran business owner with a current VA disability rating of 10% or greater? You may benefit from becoming certified with New York State as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB)! SDVOBs receive preferred access to New York State contracting opportunities – in 2020, state disbursements to SDVOBs totaled just under $150 million! Certified […]

Crews from multiple departments battle fire in South Plattsburgh

Source: Crews from multiple departments battle fire in South Plattsburgh

Boquet Valley reviews new school construction | Sun Community News New facility would provide one school for all students, athletic fields

Source: Boquet Valley reviews new school construction | Sun Community News New facility would provide one school for all students, athletic fields

Another Essex County resident dies of COVID | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Another Essex County resident dies of COVID | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise