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1 dead in spate of violent incidents in Burlington

One victim was stabbed to death, and the city reported one other stabbing and two instances of gunfire over the weekend. Click here for the vtdigger story 

Unitary America Expands Past 300 Supporters; Adding Over 130 in the Past Five Weeks

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Unitary America, led by its Leader Garrett Monette, has announced its rapid expansion to over 330 supporters, tripling in size since the beginning of April. The organization only had less than ten in early November. Unitary America is responsible for several programs operating throughout Clinton County, including food giveaways, trash cleanups, bread […]

New affordable multi-family housing opens in Rutland

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Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change

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Assemblyman Cashman comments on Medical Aid in Dying Going Into Effect

 Assemblyman Cashman votes for Medical Aid in Dying (A9515), February 2025 Plattsburgh, NY, August 6, 2026 –  “The Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act has finally gone into effect in New York State. After a multi-decade long fight for this change, New Yorkers meeting specific, carefully curated criteria will have this option available to them.” […]

New law strengthens state’s legal cannabis market, microbusinesses

Legislation allows licensed entrepreneurs entrance to farmers’ markets & other public market events Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Fight for Control Over New York’s Charter Schools Is Escalating

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North Star Health plans to close birthing center at hospital in Ogdensburg

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Federal changes to SNAP have New York taxpayers facing significant new costs

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Tee Off for a Great Cause at Heart Well Homestead’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

PORT KENT, N.Y. — Grab your clubs, gather your foursome, and get ready to swing for something bigger than birdies. Heart Well Homestead invites golfers of all skill levels to its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the beautiful Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent. The day begins with check-in at […]

New chip-baed benefit cards for SNAP recipients

More Secure Technology to Protect Recipients’ Benefits from Theft Albany, July 13, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients’ benefits from theft and that new, more secure chip-based cards will be issued beginning early in 2027. The […]

$270 million in tax credits and subsidies available to create and preserve affordable homes

Albany, July 14, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced proposals are now being accepted for the State’s annual 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit awards, which will make available up to $58 million in 9% Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), $10 million in New York State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (SLIHC) and more than […]

Consumer Alert: Attorney General James Urges Student Loan Borrowers on SAVE Plan to Choose New Repayment Options

Borrowers on SAVE Plan Will Receive Notices About Finding a New Federal Payment Plan Within 90 Days NEW YORK, July 6, 2026  – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers with federal student loans to prepare for the upcoming termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) […]

Homelessness is growing in the North Country amid the rising cost of living

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Plattsburgh YMCA sued over abuse allegations at child care center

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On anniversary of Dobbs, Gov. and NYC Mayor announce major expansion of abortion access across hub

Nearly Half a Million Dollars in New Funding Will Expand the NYC Hotline’s Capacity To Connect Callers with Abortion Providers and Support Services NYC, June 24, 2026 – Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in ‘Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization’, which sharply restricted access to abortion nationwide, Governor Kathy Hochul and […]

How the abolitionist movement took root in St. Lawrence County

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TDC Announces Childcare Project, NBRC Grant Award

Facility to offer an estimated 150 childcare slots at Air Industrial Park  Plattsburgh, NY – June 12, 2026 – TDC NNY, Inc., a key driver of economic growth and business development in the North Country, is thrilled to announce plans to construct a new childcare facility to be sited in the heart of Air Industrial […]

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 […]