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Application Period for Prestigious Program Closes June 1; Apply Online   Albany, March 31, 2026 – Governor Hochul today announced that applications will be accepted starting April 1 for the Empire State Fellows Program, a full-time, two-year leadership training program that prepares the next generation of talented professionals for careers as New York State policymakers. New […]

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Albany, March 31, 2026 – Illegal Turkey Take – Jefferson County On February 27, ECO Seabury responded to a complaint from a resident who reported witnessing an individual shoot and kill several wild turkeys off a back porch in the Town of Orleans. Officer Seabury questioned the subject who admitted to firing four shots and killing […]

The city could lose $239 million from the policy, which is supported by business groups while unions remain on the sidelines. Click here for the New York Focus story 

New Application Round for K-12 STEM Teachers and K-12 Counselors Now Open Albany, March 30, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced applications are open for the Master Teacher Program and Master Counselors, which recognizes more than 1,600 outstanding public school teachers and counselors throughout the state. Those selected for the program serve as mentors […]

New York State is home to approximately 180,000 Vietnam Era Veterans and their families, and the names of 4,119 New Yorkers who died during the war are included on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Albany, March 29, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day […]

Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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According to Clinton County DA Andrew Wiley, the two men were neighbors. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Young couple with two young children work to make their 60-cow dairy farm succeed  Click here for a beautiful NCPR story 

Queensbury, March 27, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined Assembly members Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) and Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) at a forum with Queensbury, Lake George and several other regional school districts to discuss the electric bus mandate for schools. This forum included providing legislators with access to both electric buses and discussing […]

The Police Benevolent Association of New York State says staff shortages for forest rangers and ECOs will lead to strained wildfire responses Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Community support helps complete CVPH cardiac rehab campaign Plattsburgh, NY, March 27, 2026  – The 250 community members who participated in the 11th Annual Stepping Out For Your Heart helped shine a light on heart disease and women in the North Country while putting the capstone on The Foundation of CVPH’s $1.37 million fundraising campaign in support […]

Rich Angling Opportunities for New Yorkers to ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ Albany, March 27, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the April 1 start of the spring trout fishing season, which provides excellent angling opportunities for wild and stocked trout. “New York’s season opener is a […]

Albany, NY, Press Release – State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney Jason MacBride, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced that Jill Havens, the former Treasurer of the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, pleaded guilty to felony theft of nearly $75,000 over a four-year period. “Jill Havens not only exploited the trust […]

$49.2 Billion Bonus Pool Is New Record for NYC Securities Industry Wall Street’s securities industry bonus pool reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from the previous year, while the average bonus rose 6% to $246,900, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The increases reflect a rise of […]

Unions want state leaders to sweeten their retirement packages. What would it cost, and what would it achieve? Click here for the New York Focus story 

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New York is now one of two U.S. states to approve a climate education requirement for students across the state Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

District Attorneys, Sheriffs and Police Chiefs from Across New York State Support Governor’s Proposals  Albany, NY , March 24, 2026 – Governor Hochul today was joined by district attorneys, county sheriffs and local police chiefs to highlight growing support among law enforcement for her proposals to strengthen New York’s nation-leading gun laws. Introduced as part […]

2025 Season the Safest on Record New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced another year of safe hunting. Hunting remains one of the most popular forms of wildlife-related recreation in the state with nearly 600,000 New Yorkers participating annually, helping achieve State wildlife management objectives and safely enjoying time outdoors. […]

Plattsburgh, NY – March 24, 2026, Press Release  – Plattco Corporation, a leader in industrial valve and flow-control engineering, is advancing manufacturing innovation in the North Country with the launch of EVA™ (Electric Valve Actuator), a state-of-the-art patented system designed to replace traditional compressed air actuation in the most demanding industrial environments. The EVA™ launch […]