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LCRI replaces old research boat with new 36-foot, high-tech vessel

Plattsburgh, NY (June 3, 2026) — The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been named one of just 12 recipients nationwide of an Award of Excellence in Communications by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) for its innovative “We Know Canadians…” campaign. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, ACCE represents more than 1,600 chambers of […]

Our searchable database breaks down the most consequential decisions Albany politicians made on climate, immigration, housing, schools, taxes, and more. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Eligible SUNY and CUNY Students Whose Families Earn Up to $125,000 Annually Can Attend Tuition-Free College Albany, May 26, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the 2026-27 academic year is now open. The Excelsior Scholarship, administered by the New York State Higher Education […]

Posted on May 26, 2026 Stewart’s Shops is investing $55 million this year to expand, renovate and rebuild shops across upstate New York and Vermont. “There is a growing need for fresh, quality food and beverages, plus our award-winning milk and ice cream and other services,” said Stewart’s Shops president Chad Kiesow. “We are committed […]

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 […]

Hakeem Jeffries urged Albany to avoid maps that aggressively boosted Democrats, sources told New York Focus. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Commencement at the Strand Theatre highlights milestone transition and student success Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Buffalo and Rochester Continued to Lead the Way with Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents Albany, May 20, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced sustained progress in the ongoing fight against gun violence during the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time last year in communities participating in the State’s Gun Involved […]

May 19, 2026, Peru, NY — This afternoon at Peru High School, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 309 and its Auxiliary recognized two talented student artists from Peru High School for their outstanding achievements in the VFW Auxiliary National’s Annual 3-D Patriotic Art contest. Magdalena Manley and Adalyn Gertsch were both honored for […]

Advocates tout battery storage opportunities, but fire concerns, misinformation persist Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Zach Donohue’s new horror flick hits theaters Memorial Day Weekend Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh, NY, May 16, 2026 – At 6:15 this morning, law enforcement, fire trucks and hundreds of motorcycles arrived at the U.S. Oval escorting Honor Flights 68 and 69 to their Send-Off Ceremony Click here for the Peru Gazette video

SARANAC LAKE, NY — The Adirondack Center for Writing will host the third biennial Writers Festival on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, in Saranac Lake.  Featuring writers, poets, comedians and other creatives from across the country, the festival is a celebration of how writing and storytelling — in all of their forms — […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY, May 4, 2026  – The Town of Plattsburgh has received statewide recognition for the C.H.A.M.P. Local Law that was adopted in early 2025. At the 2026 New York Planning Federation Conference in Cooperstown, the Town of Plattsburgh was awarded the Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement for the Creating Housing Acceleration Measures for Plattsburgh […]

Burke, NY, May 3, 2026– The Almanzo Wilder Homestead will be hosting a reunion of cast members from the hit TV show Little House on the Prairie the weekend of July 24, 25 and 26, 2026. The guests of honor will be Dean Butler (Almanzo), Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Lucy Lee Flippin (Eliza Jane), Charles […]

Champlain Center, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, May 16, 11 am to 3 pm The Adirondack Cultural Coast Alliance and the Clinton County Historical Association in partnership with the Champlain Centre on Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, are pleased to announce a new event at the Champlain Centre: HISTORY DAY at the MALL on May 16th from 11 am […]

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Albany, April 22, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an executive order prohibiting state employees from engaging in insider trading on prediction markets. These markets allow individuals to place bets on the outcomes of real world events, including both major events such as outcomes of military activity, election results, or the severity of natural […]

By John T Ryan On Wednesday, April 22, Stacey Bruce, Vice-President of Leonard Bus Sales, presented Sarah Guay with a $1,000 Scholarship Award for her “A Day in the Life of a School Bus. ‘First Odyssey’ painting. High school juniors and seniors from across New York State competed for the scholarship. Sarah’s winning entry will […]

There was a large turnout for tonight’s very interesting presentation conducted by David Glenn at the Peru Free Library. The audio is fine, but the video is not the best quality. I do not have the lighting to counteract the light coming in the library’s windows. Click here for the Peru Gazette video 

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Mission of Hope Welcomes Volunteers  Peru, NY, April 20, 2026  – This trip is a remarkable opportunity for adults and students alike to step outside the routine of daily life and discover the profound rewards of serving others. Participants consistently return home with a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper faith, and connections forged through […]