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NYS Attorney General visits Plattsburgh to talk poverty and opioids | NCPR News

Source: NYS Attorney General visits Plattsburgh to talk poverty and opioids | NCPR News

DEC Announces Bowhunting Seasons for Deer and Bear

Youth Big Game Hunt on Columbus Day Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that bowhunting seasons for deer and bear will begin in the Northern Zone on Sept. 27 and in the Southern Zone on Oct. 1. “New York provides great opportunity for the state’s more than […]

2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

DEC Announces New Well Drilled as Part of Strategic Monitoring of Long Island Groundwater

Editor’s Note – The following report does not involve the North Country, but most of us have friends or relatives on Long Island. It’s a very interesting DEC News Release Today at a regional Water Quality Summit hosted by Suffolk County, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the drilling […]

Inside a Plattsburgh vape shop, where flashy flavors may soon be banned | NCPR News

Source: Inside a Plattsburgh vape shop, where flashy flavors may soon be banned | NCPR News

Governor Cuomo Announces 20 Percent Increase in Excelsior Scholarships in Year Two of First-in-the-Nation Program 

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces 20 Percent Increase in Excelsior Scholarships in Year Two of First-in-the-Nation Program | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

GOP: Absolve clerks who give red light to ‘Green Light’ law 

Source: GOP: Absolve clerks who give red light to ‘Green Light’ law | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Closing Loophole to Further Prevent Dangerously Mentally Ill People from Obtaining Firearms 

From the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Closing Loophole to Further Prevent Dangerously Mentally Ill People from Obtaining Firearms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Early Bear Hunting Seasons Open

Bear Hunting Season Opens Sept. 7 in Portions of Southeastern New York and Sept. 14 in Northern New York New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that black bear hunting seasons open this weekend in the southeastern part of the state and next weekend in the north country. “New […]

Apple Research Tests Hail Netting to Protect Local Crops from Pests

Employees at a Clinton County orchard install hail netting to a row of apple trees. Photo: A. Galimberti, CCE Clinton County, NY Plattsburgh, N.Y.; September 3, 2019. Real-time, regional, in-orchard research funded by the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is helping apple growers quickly respond to pests with the latest management practices. It […]

New York Marijuana: Statewide Decriminalization Takes Effect Today

Source: New York Marijuana: Statewide Decriminalization Takes Effect Today – CBS New York

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOOKING FOR MORE THAN 500 WORKERS TO HELP BATTLE THE ELEMENTS AND KEEP NEW YORK’S ROADS SAFE THIS WINTER

Snow and Ice Staff an Integral Part of Helping New York Maintain a Safe Highway System  Are you looking for a new challenge this winter? Are you looking for a job with a career ladder and good health and retirement benefits? Do you have what it takes to be part of the largest, most technically […]

Assemblyman Jones: Legislation memorializing Steve Godlewski signed into law

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that legislation he introduced and helped pass to rename the Au Sable Forks Bridge in honor of the late Steve Godlewski, a pillar of the Black Brook community, has been signed into law (S.2027/A.888). “Steve Godlewski was a larger-than-life figure who touched so many lives here in the North Country,” […]

Assemblyman Jones Secures Funding for North Country Libraries

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the New York State Department of Education has released construction funding secured in the 2018-19 state budget for North Country libraries. The funding will allow several local libraries to make significant renovations to better serve their communities. “Public libraries not only provide […]

Grand Opening of Adirondack Health’s New Lake Placid Health and Fitness Center

More than $22 Million Invested to Create State-of-the-Art Sports Medicine Center in Essex County  Photos Available Here Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the grand opening of Adirondack Health’s new, Lake Placid Health and Medical Fitness Center in Lake Placid, Essex County. The 41,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility, complete with a three-lane lap pool, offers […]

Governor Cuomo Signs Brianna’s Law to Strengthen Boater Safety 

From the office of Senator Andrew cuomo Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Brianna’s Law to Strengthen Boater Safety | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Conservation Police Officer and Forest Ranger Exams Being Held in October

DEC Announces Environmental Exam Application Deadline is September 4, 2019 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged individuals interested in becoming a Forest Ranger or Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) to apply for civil service exams being offered for the positions this fall. Applications are being accepted until September […]

Assemblyman Jones: New law Will Keep Victims’ Addresses Confidential

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he helped pass to allow victims of sexual offenses, stalking and human trafficking to shield their addresses from their abusers has been signed into law (Ch. 141 of 2019). “New Yorkers who have been sexually abused or forced into human trafficking […]

A Renewed Effort to Deliver Justice

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh –  The Clinton County Public Defender’s office opened on April 1st.  Since then Public Defender Jamie Martineau and three Assistant County Public Defenders have handled over 700 criminal cases in Clinton County’s town, city and village courts. Case numbers have grown to the extent that the county legislature recently authorized […]

NYS 2019-20 Hunting and Trapping Licenses Now On Sale

DEC Call Center Hours Extended to Provide Assistance on Evenings and Weekends New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that sporting licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2019-20 season are now on sale. Licenses and permits can be purchased at any one of DEC’s license-issuing agents, by […]

New state law allows first responders to save animals from hot, cold cars

Source: New state law allows first responders to save animals from hot, cold cars | Top Stories | nny360.com

Frisbee Golf Course Open Behind SUNY Plattsburgh Field House 

Source: Frisbee Golf Course Open Behind SUNY Plattsburgh Field House | SUNY Plattsburgh

New York safe storage law: What it means for gun owners living with children

Source: New York safe storage law: What it means for gun owners living with children

Marijuana in New York no longer a crime, but still illegal: What you need to know – syracuse.com

Source: Marijuana in New York no longer a crime, but still illegal: What you need to know – syracuse.com

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending the Background Check Waiting Period and Banning Bump Stocks 

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending the Background Check Waiting Period and Banning Bump Stocks | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo