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Adirondack High Peaks: DEC Reminds Hikers to Secure Vehicles and Stow Valuables: A series of vehicle break-ins occurred last weekend at trailheads parking areas along Route 73 in the High Peaks region. DEC and State Police are investigating. Trailhead parking lots are not monitored, and parking is at the user’s own risk. Remember to lock […]

Source: “Spread the Word, Not the Virus” COVID-19 PSA Contest – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Local leaders appalled by Clinton Annex’s now looming closure | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | As word of the impending closure of the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex spread, local representatives and union officials expressed widespread concern about

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of the Clinton Annex today. This announcement comes following budget language that authorized the closure of correctional facilities operated by DOCCS with 90 days notice to the Temporary President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly. “As a former correction […]

Source: Watertown Correctional one of three prisons to close statewide in 2021 | Jefferson County | nny360.com

According to state data, the prison in Watertown has more than 300 full-time prison workers, while more than 200 officers work at the annex in Dannemora, according to NYSCOPBA, the union representing corrections officers.Source: NEW: Two North Country prison facilities to close by spring | NCPR News

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Closure of Additional Prisons Following Record Declines in Incarceration and Crime Rates | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: NYS to close Clinton Correctional Facility Annex | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | After decades of operation, the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex will be closed per New York State in spring 2021.

An official with the union for corrections officers told CNHI the facilities are Gowanda, the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex in Dannemora and the Watertown Correctional Facility. Source: Three state prisons said to be tabbed for closure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hollywood is Back: Local Funeral Home Owners revamp small Movie Theater | Local 22/44 News

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that two North Country students – James Molinski and Taylor Samburgh – are among a select group of New York nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars awards. Since it was established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors high school seniors for academic, creative, career and […]

Source: Army soldier from N.Y. found shot to death in N.J., fellow soldier in custody, official says – syracuse.com

Source: Stec ‘excited’ for new state chapter as senator | Sun Community News ALBANY | While newly elected as a state senator, Dan Stec (R-Queensbury) comes into office with plenty of state experience.

Just 10 years ago North Country Home Services (NCHS), the only home health care staffing agency in the  Adirondack region, had about 350 aides on its payroll. Today they are down to just 200. This means  many seniors are not getting the care they need. Source: Adirondack Communities: Developing Support Networks for an Aging Population  […]

COVID-19 December 18 Updates Rent Relief Update New application period for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Extension Program will be open Friday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Previous Applicants for COVID-19 Rent Relief will not have to reapply to be reconsidered. HCR will re-evaluate all applications that were denied according to the new criteria and issue […]

Source: Sen. Betty Little reflects on three decades in North Country politics | NCPR News

 Since the pandemic started, the Peru, Plattsburgh and Chazy Lions clubs have purchased and delivered baked treats from Rulfs Orchard to frontline workers in healthcare and law enforcement environments. This past week, Lions delivered to Meadowbrook Healthcare, Clinton County Nursing home, and Plattsburgh Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.   Lions who assisted were Linc Sunderland, […]

Source: Photos: Here’s what the winter storm looked like in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Mount Marcy: The Name, The Climb, The Legacy – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: COVID-19 by county: Dec. 18, 2020 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: No.Co. family loses son to COVID | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hybrid boat: $3.9M UVM research vehicle features diesel/electric power

Source: 17th death in Ogdensburg nursing home outbreak | NCPR News

Source: Visitation halted at Clinton and Bare Hill Correctional Facilities | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | As cases of COVID-19 continue to climb both inside and outside Clinton and Bare Hill Correctional Facilities, New York State has officially halted visitatio