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DEC Announces Actions to Protect Salmon River Fish Populations

Low Salmon River Water Levels Prompt Actions; New Great Lakes Regulations and Recommendations in Effect DEC Encourages Anglers to Fish ‘SMART’ to Protect Resources and Other Anglers The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced actions underway to mitigate the impacts of low water flows along the Salmon River during the upcoming […]

Tops Markets launches 8th Annual March of Dimes Campaign

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to begin its annual campaign for March of Dimes. The campaign will begin at the participating Tops Friendly Market locations noted below on September 13 and will run through October 3, 2020. Supporting the annual […]

Real estate surge echoes post-9/11 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Real estate surge echoes post-9/11 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Commentary: Attracting young people to the region – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Commentary: Attracting young people to the region – – The Adirondack Almanack

Whiteface Mid-Station Lodge build on schedule | Sun Community News New ski lodge has slightly different perch mid-mountain

Source: Whiteface Mid-Station Lodge build on schedule | Sun Community News New ski lodge has slightly different perch mid-mountain

Samaritan Health in Watertown lays off 51, discontinues some services amid pandemic woes | NCPR News

Source: Samaritan Health lays off 51, discontinues some services amid pandemic woes | NCPR News

Adirondack Park Agency approves marina, solar panel projects | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Adirondack Park Agency approves marina, solar panel projects | Adirondack Explorer

Why is it so important for everyone to be counted in the U.S. Census?

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – If you care about the future of education, healthcare, highway maintenance, and the programs serving your community, you’ll complete the U.S. Census by the end of September 30th, if not sooner. That’s the message Assemblyman Billy Jones and other Clinton, Essex, and Franklin county leaders delivered at a Wednesday […]

Region’s restaurants approaching crisis without support

“Only 29% believe they can remain viable at 50% inside occupancy without outdoor seating. 22% believe they need 75% to be viable while 48% need a return to full inside capacity to remain viable.” The North Country Chamber of Commerce is calling for urgent attention to the future of the region’s restaurants following a survey showing […]

State Police investigating Peru gun-shop burglary | Sun Community News PERU | Authorities are hoping the public will help them solve a recent burglary at a local gun shop.

Source: State Police investigating gun-shop burglary | Sun Community News PERU | Authorities are hoping the public will help them solve a recent burglary at a local gun shop.

“Misery on Main Street”: North Country leaders prep for economic turmoil if Congress doesn’t pass state, local aid | NCPR News

Source: “Misery on Main Street”: North Country leaders prep for economic turmoil if Congress doesn’t pass state, local aid | NCPR News

Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director sentenced to 8-24 years for stealing nearly $250,000 in state grant funds

David Decker Double Billed Multiple Grants, Pocketed Money Meant for Vendors, and Falsified Tax Returns to Conceal Theft State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison […]

Absentee ballot applications keeping local election officials busy – about 500 more received in Monday’s mail

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh –  Thanks to COVID-19 and the presidential election, absentee ballot voting has been in the news. As of this morning, the Clinton County Board of Elections has received almost 4,000 absentee ballot applications. In 2016, the last presidential election year, 3,055 local voters cast absentee ballots. With voters having until […]

Spirit Airlines halts Plattsburgh flights | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Spirit Airlines halts local flights | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

CVPH nursing facility employee tests positive for COVID-19

Source: CVPH nursing facility employee tests positive for COVID-19

When the water turns green – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: When the water turns green – – The Adirondack Almanack

Ti physician passes the torch | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | When Dr. Glen Chapman retires from Hudson Headwaters this month, a model of family medicine will, in a sense, be retiring with him. 

Source: Ti physician passes the torch | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | When Dr. Glen Chapman retires from Hudson Headwaters this month, a model of family medicine will, in a sense, be retiring with him. Chapman, who is looking forward to more time for birding an

50 Adirondack hikes to avoid overcrowded trails this weekend | NCPR News

Source: 50 Adirondack hikes to avoid overcrowded trails this weekend | NCPR News

What’s in a name? Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: What’s in a name? Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain – – The Adirondack Almanack

WWII Army nurse celebrates 99th birthday with her own parade | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | 

Source: WWII Army nurse celebrates 99th birthday with her own parade | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | WWII Army veteran Dorothy LeClair gets a hero’s parade for her 99th birthday.

BTV Airport Gets Grants for Noise Mitigation, Sound Monitoring | Off Message

Source: BTV Airport Gets Grants for Noise Mitigation, Sound Monitoring | Off Message

Clinton County Health Department Message – Re-opening of Schools in the North Country

Plattsburgh, September 4, 2020. As the beginning of the new school year approaches, anxiety about the re-opening of schools is evident and expected. While active cases of COVID-19 have remained relatively low in Clinton County throughout the phased reopening, many residents have expressed concerns about potential outbreaks in schools when in-person education resumes. As of […]

His trek ended too soon | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: His trek ended too soon | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Ausable River Clean-up Sept. 8th – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Ausable River Clean-up Announced – – The Adirondack Almanack

DEC opens comments for Fish Creek Campground management plan – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC opens comments for Fish Creek Campground management plan – – The Adirondack Almanack