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Period Music at the Battle of Plattsburgh Weekend

** From Seeds They Grew: The Roots Of American Gospel Music, featuring the incomparable Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir led by Dr. Dexter Criss performing a wide variety of acoustic Gospel choral and instrumental renditions characteristic of the time period — Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m.  ** Music of the Night: Mozart’s E-flat Major Serenade, with Daniel Gordon leading members of […]

How reporters obtained 10,000 police disciplinary records

The New York Times and New York Focus gathered thousands of files from around half of New York’s nearly 500 law enforcement agencies. Click here for the Times-Union story 

‘No arrests’: In NY, some police can drink, drive and avoid charges

Police Officers crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Adirondack Museum’s boat sale sparks debate over historic significance

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

Gov. Hochul signs bill to strengthen worker and labor protections

Albany, BY – Sept 6, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to strengthen and expand labor protections statewide. The package of bills will help create good paying union jobs and strengthen protections for workers across the state. In the absence of a functional National Labor Relations Board under the Trump Administration, the package of […]

North Country Honor Flight #65 Military Biographies

Flight 65 flew on September 6, 2025  Stanley Abramczyk Jr. , US Air Force 1963-1986 Vietnam Stan planned to join the Navy, but fate stepped in—the only recruiter there that day was from the Air Force. He pitched aircraft maintenance, and Stan never looked back. For 23 years, he loved what he did, reenlisting again and […]

North Country Honor Flight #64 Military Biographies

Flight 64 flew on September 6, 2025  Clement Couture, US Army Reserve 1962-1966 and 1974-1980 Vietnam After basic training, Clem was assigned to the Headquarters Company as a Mechanics Assistant in the motor pool. His job included transporting troops and supplies for training. Before long, he was promoted to dispatcher, sending others into the field. One […]

Calvin Castine’s Home Town Cable Network videos every Honor Flight Send-0ff Ceremony.

Thunder in the Burgh, law enforcement and firefighters escort Honor Flight Vets

Wish the Vets a great day!

U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh, NY – September 6, 2025 – North Country Honor Flights 64 and 65 are in the air. As of this evening, the Honor Flight will have transported 980 veterans to and from our nation’s capital, where they visit the memorials honoring their service. Thirty vets are on today’s flights. As usual, there […]

Gov. Hochul signs Executive Order expanding access to vaccines amid uncertainty in Washington

Governor Will Partner With Legislature on Long Term Solution To Protect Immunization Access in New York Gov. Hochul News Release of Sept. 5, 2025 – In the face of attacks on science and healthcare from the federal government, Governor Kathy Hochul today is taking steps to protect vaccine access across New York State. With the […]

NY Prison Staffing Woes Leave Thousands Stuck in County Jails

Click here for the New York Focus Story 

North Country Honor Flight Announces September 6th Flight 

[PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming flight and ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2025, honoring 30 veterans from the Vietnam and Cold Wars with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. The day begins with a patriotic send-off ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at the US Oval where family, friends, […]

Clinton, Franklin, and Essex County Democratic Chairs Select Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman As Candidate for Assembly District 115 

“Cashman Brings Experience and Vision to a Race That Will Replace Retiring Assembly Member Billy Jones” Democratic Party Press Release, August 29, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY The Democratic Committee Chairs of Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties are pleased to announce that Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman has been selected to be the Democratic nominee for […]

Governor directs DEC to issue drought watch for 20 NY Counties

View Map of New York State Drought Conditions Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Conservation, today announced a drought watch has been issued for 20 New York counties. The action was taken after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and federal partner agencies. New York State is encouraging residents […]

Northeast climate science center in Massachusetts could close as feds freeze funding

Click here for the Vermont Public story 

Shelburne Museum navigates ethical, legal responsibilities in building new Native American center

Click here for the Vermont Public Story 

Leeward Babbie, founder of Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, passes away

Click here for Leeward’s obituary 

Schumer says Clarkson ROTC is staying in Potsdam

Click here for the NCPR story 

New York makes $3.5 billion investment in water infrastructure in FY 2025

Gov. Hochul Press Release – August 27, 2025– The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) surpassed $3.4 billion in executed financial assistance agreements for 328 local water infrastructure projects across the State during State Fiscal Year 2025 — a 55 percent increase in year-to-year funding. This record investment is making crucial projects affordable for New Yorkers and […]

Vermont Public slashes 15 jobs in wake of federal cuts to public media

The cuts meant 13 staffers lost their jobs, according to CEO Vijay Singh. He called the layoffs “heartbreaking” but necessary for the station’s survival. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Saranac Lake vet and former bobsledder drowns in Lower Saranac Lake

Click here for the NCPR story 

Lake Champlain is at lowest level in 75 years

August 25, 2025 MYNBC5 Facebook Post – Notice the low Lake Champlain water level this past weekend? It is now the lowest for this point in August since 1950, a whopping 75 years ago. A challenge for some backyard boat docks! More typical of a fall level. This happened more frequently prior to 1965.  

The effects of our long dry spell are easy to see if you know Ausable Chasm and Ausable River