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Emissions Data Will Inform Future Strategies to Reduce Pollution Dec. 1, 2025 DEC News Release – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the finalization of regulations establishing a Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. This rule will improve New York State’s understanding of the sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) […]

I have been advised that Robin Caudell has had to cancel her December 4th Presentation at the Clinton County Historical Association – I apologize but this is beyond both Robin’s and my control.  Helen Nerska, Director Clinton County Historical Association.

With only one job seeker for every 22 square miles, plenty of jobs remain open in Hamilton County towns Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

December 1, 2025 History Chat. Curtis Banker is a 101-year-old WWII and Korean War Veteran. Helen Nerska interviewed him at his daughter Carol Boudreau’s home. Carol is also very knowledgeable about Peasleeville families and local history. Chris Mullen and I (John Ryan) also posed a few questions to Mr. Banker. Go to the Town of […]

Plattsburgh, NY (12/1/2025): The North Country Chamber of Commerce has launched “We Know Canadians As…”, a heartfelt bi national campaign that celebrates the long standing, people to people bond between Northern New York and Canada. The campaign was introduced at a press conference this week and is now being shared broadly across both sides of […]

12/1/25 – News release from Cadyville resident Patricia Barnett  12/2/15≤ 8 a.m. – Barnett stated that 103 people had signed her petition in a 15-hour period.  North Country residents are renewing and formalizing concerns that were raised during the public hearings but remain unresolved following the Planning Board’s November 18 approval of the proposed DHS/HSI facility […]

University of Vermont Health provider recruitment success enhances access to care in Malone and Plattsburgh News Release of 12/1/25, Plattsburgh, NY – Patients at the University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and UVHN – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospitals (CVPH) are benefiting from the health system’s continued success in provider recruitment. […]

Federal budget cuts will force hundreds of thousands off New York’s free Essential Plan, with some families facing $10,000 annual premium increases. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Events held at Malone, Saranac Lake and Ticonderoga campuses Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Students from around New York and Vermont met at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake for this year’s Adirondack Youth Climate Summit Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Saturday, Nov. 2025 – Plattsburgh – The sun shined and atmosphere was casual and joyous this morning at 8:40 a.m. at the Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Meal Distribution at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at the Clinton Community College’s former Campus. More volunteers than expected arrived at 7 a.m.. By 8:15 a.m., they had 350 […]

New 106,000-Square-Foot Facility to Support Growing Enrollment and Program Offerings  Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) BOCES today announced plans for a major facility expansion in Essex County to meet the growing demand for educational programs and services. The proposed new building will replace the current CVES Mineville campus, originally built in 1969, and will provide […]

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NYS News Release, Nov. 20, 2025 – Albany – Governor Kathy Hochul today approved amendments to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan (SLMP) which were recommended by the Adirondack Park Agency Board. The amendments improve the protection and management of 2.9 million acres of public land in New York State’s Adirondack Park. “From providing […]

 No Toll or Tax Dollars Used in Construction Nov. 19, 2205 – Ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the reopening of the new Modena Service Area, located on the Thruway (I-87) southbound between exit 18 (New Paltz – Poughkeepsie – NY Route 299) and exit 17 (Newburgh – Scranton- […]

By John T Ryan Peru –  The November 10 Peru Town Board Meeting began with a moment of silence to honor Town Justice James Kirby, who passed away on October 29 at age 68.  Town Supervisor Craig Randall stated, “Jim served the Town of Peru faithfully for what was almost four full terms of office, […]

Forgotten history of Chinese immigrants reveals roots of current-day ICE partnerships, policies Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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: “This decision is wrong for our workers, wrong for our families, and wrong for the North Country. This closure is a direct blow to the hard-working correctional officers and civilian staff whose lives and livelihoods are being upended. These are dedicated men and women who have served this state. Now, through no fault of […]

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Fuller Road between Bear Swamp Road and Lapham Mills Road will reopen no later than 3:30 p.m. today. Installation of a new culvert closed the road for several days.

Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman is pleased to announce his initial committee assignments in the New York State Assembly. Cashman has been appointed to the Agriculture Committee, the Tourism, Parks, and Sports Development Committee, and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee three panels that directly reflect the strengths and priorities of the 115th Assembly District. “These committees represent the core of who we are […]

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