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DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost

The state relies heavily on securities industry related tax receipts, with an estimated $22 billion collected in state fiscal year 2024-25, up 12% from the previous year, and represented 19.4% of all state tax collections that year.  October 23, 2025 – Wall Street’s profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue, according […]

Massena: NYS Power Authority concludes new power contract with Alcoa

Alcoa agrees to maintain a minimum of 500 full-time jobs NYS News Release, Oct. 22, 2205 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new power supply contract between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Alcoa, a leading aluminum producer and one of the North Country’s largest employers. The contract includes a commitment of $30 […]

Teen accused of disrupting “No Kings” protest in Potsdam faces multiple charges

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Skyrocketing Costs for New Yorkers Who Rely on Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Average Annual Increase of Nearly $1,400 for Individuals and $3,000 for Couples Albany, Oct. 21, 2025 – Governor Hochul today slammed Washington Republicans for sending health care costs skyrocketing for 140,000 New Yorkers. As the GOP refuses to extend the existing enhanced premium tax credits, New Yorkers who rely on the ACA subsidies for affordable, […]

In Potsdam and around the North Country, people join “No Kings” rallies

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Vermont Orleans County senator resigns following leaked racist group chat

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NY Senator Schumer highlights North Country healthcare costs during shutdown

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SNAP benefits could end for many New Yorkers in November

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Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here’s why

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North Country Honor Flight #67 flies to Washington D.C.

Plattsburgh – 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. The following veterans flew on Flight #67.  Jack Bitter Jr., US Army, 1968-1970, […]

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 […]

Surprise Move Will Upend New York Food Stamps

New York counties thought they had months to prepare to implement SNAP work requirements. Now, they have weeks. Click here for the New York Focus story 

ICE plans to boost its surveillance on social media using contractors in Vermont

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Eastern Adirondack farmers face severe drought, reduced crop yields this season

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Insurance rates could double for some in the North Country if healthcare tax credits expire

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Pride Center of Vermont to close Friday due to funding gap

It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Plattsburgh native makes it onto “The Voice” singing competition show

Von Elbe moves next to the duet battle rounds, where he’ll be pitted against another performer  Click here for the NCPR story 

North Country farms are caught between labor shortages and visa limits

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Here’s what you should know about COVID-19 vaccines for this fall

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After multi-week picket, workers and bosses reach agreement at St. Albans dairy plant

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Low water levels on Lake Champlain shorten Fort Ticonderoga Ferry’s season

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Governor direct state agencies to accelerate renewable energy development and construction

Governor Hochul News Release of 9/26/25 – As part of New York’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a coordinated set of actions to accelerate the deployment and construction of reliable and clean energy across New York State that will help stabilize energy prices. Recognizing the near-term need for power to meet increasing […]

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

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North Country businesses on how tariffs and border traffic are impacting them

Westport Marina Owner: “Anecdotally, I’ve only seen one to two Canadian tourists this whole summer, and that is a huge swing from what we’ve seen in summers past.” And there’s much more to read in this story.  Click here for the NCPR story 

Why Your Energy Bills Are Going Up — Again

Electric bills in New York haven’t been this high for a decade, and they’re about to rise even more. Here’s why. Click here for the New York Focus Story