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Regional Food Bank and Partners Detail Adirondack & North Country’s Largest Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Event  

Single-Day Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up to thousands of individuals, families and seniors in the Adirondacks and North Country  Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing will be the local food distribution site on November 22.   PLATTSBURGH, NY (October 22, 2025) — Regional Food Bank leadership and volunteers, local partners, site partners, donors and local elected officials […]

Mooers woman found deceased as husband remains in custody

Chloe Henry’s remains were located in Chazy Tuesday morning as the homicide investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY – St. Patrick’s Oratory – Mother Cabrini Shrine, October 19, 2025

Lewis residents push back against military exercises

Tensions rise as tactical tests, proposed cannon testing disrupts life in small Adirondack community Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Maj. Peter Arcadi appointed NYS Police Troop B Commander

Troop B encompasses 20 stations across five counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence, and Hamilton Click here for the Sun Community News story 

RV park expansion on Great Sacandaga Lake reveals tensions in APA review process

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

North Country Honor Flight #66 travels to Washington D.C.

North Country Honor Flights #66 and #67 took to the skies on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Dave Brown took photos of the Send-Off Ceremony and allowed the Peru Gazette to post them. Thank you! Dave.  Gina Bond provided the veteran biographies. These veterans flew on Flight #66.  Daniel Ballantine, US Air Force, 1968-1989, Vietnam Daniel’s specialty […]

Hochul names Mark Hall as chair of Adirondack Park Agency board

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How the drought impacted Adirondack fall foliage

This year’s fall foliage hasn’t been as colorful as some years due to a number of factors, including the drought. Click here for teh Adirondack Explorer story 

Cohoes murder suspect taken into custody near Paul Smith’s

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$85 million from NYS to enhance next generation 911

All Counties Outside of New York City to Receive At Least $1 Million Through Noncompetitive Grant Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $85 million in grant funding has been allocated to county level primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and primary PSAP backup centers to prepare for the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) in […]

4 Marcy Corrections Officers Plead Guilty; 4 to Proceed to Trial

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Thom Hallock retires from full-time role at Mountain Lake PBS

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SUNY ESF has been losing millions. Will its turnaround plan make things better or worse?

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No sign of Cohoes murder suspect as manhunt continues in the Adirondacks

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Stewart’s milk and ice cream win 17 awards at 2025 World Dairy Expo

Stewart’s News Release, September 16, 2025 —Stewart’s Shops Eggnog and Strawberry Milk won 1st place in the 2025 World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. All counted, Stewart’s won 17 awards at North America’s best dairy products competition, including 1st place for Rainbow Sherbet, Pistachio Gelato and Lactose-Free Milk. This year’s competition marked the second time in […]

Manhunt underway in the Adirondacks for murder suspect from Cohoes

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A mine in St. Lawrence County is set to be the sole producer of graphite in the U.S.

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Construction to begin this fall on new Rouses Point port of entry

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‘No arrests’: In NY, some police can drink, drive and avoid charges

Police Officers crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Adirondack Museum’s boat sale sparks debate over historic significance

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New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts

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Schumer says Clarkson ROTC is staying in Potsdam

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Vermont Public slashes 15 jobs in wake of federal cuts to public media

The cuts meant 13 staffers lost their jobs, according to CEO Vijay Singh. He called the layoffs “heartbreaking” but necessary for the station’s survival. Click here for the VTDigger story 

2025 NYS Fair concert preview: This year’s lineup rocks (if you’re a Millennial)

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