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Allegedly Billed Medicaid for Phony Rides, Inflated Mileage Using Three Transportation Companies in Schenectady November 2, 2026 News Release – The owners of three Medicaid transportation companies have been arrested and charged with stealing over $4.7 million from the state’s Medicaid program by allegedly submitting phony bills for service, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. […]

“Live your purpose, share hope, change your world.” North Country Mission of Hope announces its inaugural mission trip to the Dominican Republic, scheduled for April 8–15, 2027. The mission will take place in the Luperón region of the Dominican Republic, where participants will serve local Dominican residents and displaced Haitians, as well as other individuals […]

Eligibility requirements for the HEAP program can be found online here: https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-heating-assistance-heap. PLATTSBURGH, NY, October 2, 2026  — With the winter rapidly approaching and the temperatures dropping, Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) encourages all residents to see if they are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a New York State program that […]

75 Actions across 17 agencies involving access to child care and other services, small businesses, state operations October 21, 2026, Governor Hochul News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the second wave of state regulatory reform actions through her EXPRESS NY initiative to make government work better for New Yorkers. The 75 regulatory reform […]

More than 1.5M HEAP benefits were issued last year with a greater need expected this winter Click here for the Sun Community News story 

October 15, 2026 – As of May 2026, more than 1.9 million New York students participated in the school lunch program, the third most in the nation, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, recent federal changes enacted under H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) in 2025 restricting eligibility to the Supplemental […]

Prosecutors say the cycle of repeat offending, particularly in narcotics crimes, continue to threaten public‑safety Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The support staff and technical staff unions, which represent 3,300 members, announced the vote result Friday. But that doesn’t mean a strike will necessarily occur. Click here for the vtdigger story 

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Plattsburgh, NY — 9/24/2026 — Mountain Lake PBS with Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System (CEFLS) is excited to announce the Tuesday Movie Club, a new monthly screening series at libraries across the region. Films from PBS favorites like POV and Independent Lens will be paired with thoughtful community discussion. The first film isHow to Build a Library […]

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A cooperative project between multiple organizations rehabilitated a Willsboro property creating four new affordable apartments Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

How an Aug. 2024 incident that resulted in the deaths of a sow and two cubs turned a town into animal advocates. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Assemblyman Michael Cashman News Release of September 1, 2026 – “We have known cuts to Medicaid and increased eligibility requirements to access coverage were coming ever since the passage of the H.R.1 bill early last year. These cuts will undoubtedly result in lowered access to routine appointments, quality care, medication, and other healthcare needs for […]

New funding will help with family preparedness clinics, language access and community-building efforts  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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By the end of next year, New York could pay over $1 billion a year to keep SNAP running. Click here for the New York focus story 

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 

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 […]

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 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.” […]

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

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