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APRIL 27 , 2026 AGENDA & RESOLUTIONS

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 […]

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 […]

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Source: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/new-usps-postmark-rules-and-your-mailed-tax-return An IRS rule change taking affect in 2026 resulted in this advice:  At the postal facility. Go to the counter and ask the clerk to “round-date stamp” or “hand cancel” your item (this assumes you’ve already affixed the proper postage). This is the circular, manual stamp most of us are familiar with. To […]

Tense international relations are also impacting tourism. The state comptroller says travel from Canada into New York fell by 21% last year. Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh operation has 374 more innovative double-decker cars on order Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan Peru, April 14, 2026 – Opportunity knocks at 697 Bear Swamp Road! ReMax North Country has just listed this iconic property, well-known as the former home of Ledge Hill North, Livingoods, Crickets, an dLeaning Pine. This location is filled with cherished memories and community spirit. The brewpub-restaurant has been a popular […]

Department of Corrections Accounted for Over 87% of Total Increase in OT Earnings New York State agency overtime costs increased 22.7% in 2025 for a total of $1.6 billion, while the number of overtime hours increased by 5.9%, or 1.4 million hours, higher than the previous year, according to the annual report issued today by […]

Jamie Szafran is a software engineer and architect on NASA’s Artemis missions. She graduated from SUNY Potsdam as a triple major. Click here f9r the NCPR story 

The Adirondack Park Agency approved one utility-sized battery energy storage system so far. But towns are passing moratoriums delaying their builds. So what are battery storage systems and why is the state promoting them? Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Fans and community members shared their experience from the cross country skiing FIS World Cup in Lake Placid Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Thursday, April, 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., The Strand Center Theatre RSVP: Admission is free & open to the public; registration is required at wpbstv.org/events The Clinton Essex Franklin Library System (CEFLS) and Mountain Lake PBS invite the public to attend a free Indie Lens Pop-Up screening ofThe Librarians during National Library Week. The film screening will be […]

Tourism from and Exports to NY’s Largest Trading Partner, Canada, Severely Impacted New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% — a loss of over 176,000 visitors — second only to California, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas […]

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Nearly half a million New Yorkers on the Essential Plan could lose their coverage this summer. Click here for the New York Focus Story  STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL “Last July, New York House Republicans voted for Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, ripping health care away from millions of working families. Today, New Yorkers will […]

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