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An unforgettable rescue | Adirondack Explorer

Hiker expresses gratitude for the retired ranger who saved him Source: An unforgettable rescue | Adirondack Explorer

Plattsburgh crossing guard charged with harassment, remains on leave

Source: Plattsburgh crossing guard charged with harassment, remains on leave

Rouses Point selected to host new green data center | NCPR News

Source: Rouses Point selected to host new green data center | NCPR News

Statement From House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik

Washington, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement after being elected to House Republican Leadership by her colleagues: “I’m truly honored and humbled to earn the support of my colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chair. House Republicans are united in our focus to fight on behalf of the […]

Veteran to unicycle 22 miles for young cancer patient | Sun Community News SARANAC | This Saturday, one local Navy veteran is taking his hobby to the streets to help raise funds for a young girl battling brain cancer.

Source: Veteran to unicycle 22 miles for young cancer patient | Sun Community News SARANAC | This Saturday, one local Navy veteran is taking his hobby to the streets to help raise funds for a young girl battling brain cancer.

Attorney breaks down what marijuana in the workplace means | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | O

Source: Attorney breaks down what marijuana in the workplace means | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On May 13, the North Country Chamber of Commerce held a webinar with Jacqueline Kelleher, an attorney with the firm Stafford Owens, to discuss the recent legaliza

Altona Correctional Attains United Way Leadership Award

Pictured: left to right, Cherice Granger, SEFA Committee Vice-Chair, Stacy Dominic, Deputy Superintendent for Security, Harmony Buskey, Teacher IV, Tracey LaMere, Correction Officer, Claude Schneider, Deputy Superintendent for Administration, Cindy Tourville, Deputy Superintendent for Programs, Mary Vann, Superintendent, William Ferguson, SEFA Committee Chair. SEFA funds are used to support local, regional, state, and national charitable […]

Fort Drum breaks ground on unmanned aircraft system project | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Fort Drum breaks ground on unmanned aircraft system project | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Live performances returning to Depot Theatre | Sun Community News WESTPORT | 

Source: Live performances returning to Depot Theatre | Sun Community News WESTPORT | The Depot Theatre is gearing up for a return to live performances in 2021 with three main stage productions originally planned for 2020 featuring iconic figures and everyday heroe

Supervisors on track to demolish, replace, historic ag building | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Source: Supervisors on track to demolish, replace, historic ag building | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County supervisors took a step toward demolition and replacement of a century-old fairgrounds building Monday (May 3), over the objection of Westport

Company Scraps Plan to Scuttle an Obsolete Ferry in Lake Champlain | Off Message

Archives | RSS TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 ENVIRONMENT Company Scraps Plan to Scuttle an Obsolete Ferry in Lake Champlain POSTED BY KEVIN MCCALLUM ON TUE, MAY 11, 2021 AT 3:26 PM FACEBOOK TWITTER REDDIT EMAIL click to enlarge ROB FOUNTAIN ©️ SEVEN DAYS The retired ferry Adirondack in Port Kent, N.Y. Lake Champlain Transportation is […]

Statement to America From NY-21 Republican Country Chairs Endorsing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik For House Republican Conference Chair

Washington, DC – Following Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) officially entering the race for House Republican Conference Chair, all twelve NY-21 Republican county chairs released the following statement supporting Stefanik’s candidacy: As the 12 County Chairs in NY-21, we are incredibly proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for House Republican Conference Chair. Elise has been a […]

New tech campus and green data center coming to Rouses Point | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | 

Source: New tech campus and green data center coming to Rouses Point | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | A new tech campus and green data center will soon be coming to Rouses Point and settling into the former Pfizer location.

Jobs in NY: Why businesses are facing a worker shortage | NCPR News

“However, he said the real issue has been about retention. “We’ve had issues like where temps come in to work … they’re there for one day, and things appear to be OK, then they have their 9:30 break the next day and we just don’t hear from them and neither the temp agency or I can […]

Saturday Was A Great Day To Visit Downtown Plattsburgh

On Saturday, May 8th, there were two well-attended events in downtown Plattsburgh today. The Farmers Market opened and the Stand Theater For The Arts hosted a Mother’s Day Market. Brinkerhoff Street was closed to traffic and the Stand’s front lawn was filled with exhibitors. The Strand Gallery was also open. Many people went inside to […]

Plattsburgh Farmers Market Opens at New Location

Saturday, May 8th was the opening day for the Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market at its new Green Street location. There were many sellers inside and outside the building and an excellent crowd about 10 a.m. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Very convenient parking. Green Street is two-way and narrow, but people should get […]

How to view the NASA KiNET-X Rocket launch on Tuesday night

Source: How to view the NASA KiNET-X Rocket launch on Tuesday night

Adirondack Health Institute Announces New Board Members

[Glens Falls, NY] – Adirondack Health Institute announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Jeannie Cross, Geoffrey Peck, and Robert Ross will each serve a three-year term.   A retired health care executive, Cross most recently headed state and federal government relations efforts at Metropolitan Jewish Health System (MJHS), one […]

City Police investigate PCSD incident | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A longtime City of Plattsburgh crossing guard is under investigation

Source: City Police investigate PCSD incident | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A longtime City of Plattsburgh crossing guard is under investigation after widely shared videos surfaced showing a confrontation between him and a Stafford Middle School student.

Father and toddler son die after kayak overturns in Willsboro | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Father and toddler son die after kayak overturns in Willsboro | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Gods and Monsters Jim Kobak at The Strand Center for the Arts in May

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Gods and Monsters,” artwork created by painter, Jim Kobak, in the Main Gallery. Jim Kobak grew up as a metal-head in the suburban dystopia of Northern New Jersey. He was highly influenced by the Reagan-Era Thrash metal and hardcore punk movement blowing […]

Employee-ownership can prevent job losses and closures when North Country business owners retire | NCPR News

Source: Employee-ownership can prevent job losses and closures when North Country business owners retire | NCPR News

Friends Who Fly Into Your Heart – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Friends Who Fly Into Your Heart – – The Adirondack Almanack

Local father dies trying to save toddler son | Sun Community News WILLSBORO | 

Source: Local father dies trying to save toddler son | Sun Community News WILLSBORO | An afternoon on Lake Champlain turned tragic May 7 when a young father lost his life trying to save his toddler son.

Longtime judge turned clerk retires with high regard | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Longtime judge turned clerk retires with high regard | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After more than two decades of dedicated service to the Town of Plattsburgh, former Town Justice turned elected clerk Kevin Patnode has officially retired.