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New SNAP Rules in NY: What To Know If You Lost Benefits

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New York State Budget Set to Remove Major Barrier to New Housing

A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Governor highlights figures showing substantial reduction in overdose deaths in NYS through 2025

CDC Data indicates Opioid-Related Deaths Down Nearly 52 Percent Since 2022 Albany, May 21, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted new provisional figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System, which show a substantial reduction in overdose deaths in New York State from 2022 through 2025. The annual […]

Tens of thousands of NY families have lost child care assistance. Will the state budget fix that?

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Seton Catholic opens additional pre-K classroom

Hopes to fill gap left by closure of Y’s Bright Beginnings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Centennial event celebrates generations of care Plattsburgh, NY – A special gathering for retirees of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will take place Wednesday, May 13, from 10 am to noon in the CVPH Boardroom as part of CVPH’s Centennial Celebration. Centennial Committee Chair Kent Faus said the committee hopes retirees will drop in to […]

Peru Students to Ignite Climate Action at Earth Fest 2026

Local youth leaders partner with 20+ organizations to tackle food waste and environmental conservation through interactive learning and mural art. PERU, NY, April 20, 2026 –  – On Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, the Students Against a Vanishing Environment (SAVE) will host Earth Fest 2026, a massive educational summit designed to inspire the […]

North Country Mission of Hope is returning to the Appalachian region of Kentucky for 4th annual mission experience!

Mission of Hope Welcomes Volunteers  Peru, NY, April 20, 2026  – This trip is a remarkable opportunity for adults and students alike to step outside the routine of daily life and discover the profound rewards of serving others. Participants consistently return home with a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper faith, and connections forged through […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Meatloaf Potatoes  Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

Grand Isle County’s top prosecutor cited for DUI

The arrest comes two years after a state prosecutor in Addison County was similarly arrested for drunken driving.  Click here for the vtdigger story 

“What to do when something bad happens to you” – Today at the Peru Free Library

Helping Seniors Stay Informed

“It’s knowing what’s available, who to trust, and how to get help without frustration or fear.”  April 13, 2026 – Elizabethtown, NY – Knowing where to turn for help shouldn’t be the hardest part of getting it. Yet for many elders in the North Country, understanding insurance, avoiding scams or getting a ride to their […]

‘Too much stuff’: Inside the self-storage surge

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Meals on Wheels drivers needed

Plattsburgh, April 8, 2026 – The Press-Republican reports today that the  Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County Nutrition Program for the Elderly needs more drivers for its Home Delivered Meals program.  Volunteers use their own vehicles, but mileage is reimbursed. Drivers deliver to homebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves. Deliveries last anywhere […]

April 9 Yard Sale will benefit Thera-Pets

Gas utility and housing trust to build Vermont’s first ever geothermal-heated neighborhood

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Gov. Hochul declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

State Landmarks to Be Illuminated in Teal on April 1 and April 29 Albany, April 1, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, reaffirming the State’s commitment to supporting and empowering victims and survivors and preventing sexual violence in all its forms. State […]

Opening Reception of “Holding Space” Art Exhibition

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00PM The Strand Center for the Arts Plattsburgh, NY — Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) and the Strand Center for the Arts invite the community to “Holding Space,” a collaborative exhibition exploring the universal intersection of mental health and creative expression.  Click here for photos from last year’s event The […]

Ithaca teachers demand AI protections in work contracts

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As New Yorkers Face Health Insurance Cliff, Legislators Urge State to Act

Nearly half a million New Yorkers on the Essential Plan could lose their coverage this summer. Click here for the New York Focus Story  STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL “Last July, New York House Republicans voted for Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, ripping health care away from millions of working families. Today, New Yorkers will […]

Child Care Voucher Applications Are Closed in 35 New York Counties and NYC

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Former tow truck driver, who needs oxygen compressor to breathe, faces eviction from motel program

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How changes to SNAP benefits are affecting North Country residents

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Plattsburgh: Drunk driver sentenced to prison for fatal crash

Joshua Snide was sentenced to the maximum term for causing the death of Theresa Rinn Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Jessie Diggins leaves a legacy of glitter and grit as she ends her ski career in Lake Placid

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