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Vermont Air National Guard headed to Caribbean amid growing U.S. tensions with Venezuela

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Beta Technologies reaffirms a commitment to Vermont as IPO powers its growth

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Stefanik Champions House Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Congresswoman Stefanik News Release of Dec. 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, celebrated the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on the House floor. This bill allows school cafeterias to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk. “For the past decade, I have worked […]

UVM men’s soccer coach, who led the team to a national championship, steps down

Rob Dow is taking a new job coaching the men’s soccer team at Penn State, UVM announced Thursday. Click here for the VTDigger story 

DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges

Student Loan Debt, Rising Housing Costs, and High Unemployment Undermine Financial Independence December 11, 2025 News Release  New York’s young adults — some members of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Millennials (born 1981-1996) — are facing a complex economic landscape including higher unemployment rates, increasing costs, and larger debt burdens, that threatens their financial well-being, […]

House Passes Stefanik’s Congressional Ratification of Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY) legislation to ratify the land claim settlement agreement between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, New York State, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, and the New York Power Authority. This agreement […]

How ICE’s mostly unseen campaign in Syracuse breeds fear and resistance

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Financial toll from Novelis fires in Oswego County is adding up to a staggering amount

Ford said its 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes will take a $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion hit from the disruption the fire has caused to its production of F-150 and other vehicles. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Winooski school district rallies to help 2nd-grader detained by ICE

The 7-year-old boy, who attends JFK Elementary, was absent from school Monday morning, according to school officials. Click here for the VTDigger story 

CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

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Important TSA Change effective Feb. 1. They must a REAL ID or Passport or pay a $45 fee.

As of February 1, 2026, the TSA will charge a $45 fee for travelers without a REAL ID or another acceptable ID (like a passport) to use their alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, for a 10-day travel period, encouraging travelers to get their REAL ID from their state DMV before flying. What this means […]

COMMENTARY: EPA rollback of air pollution standards threatens Adirondacks

Remember the Acid Rain!  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Fort Ticonderoga marks 250th anniversary of American Revolution’s Noble Train of Artillery

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Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide

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Who will SNAP work requirements impact in the North Country, and how?

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Big Banks Accused of ‘Systematic Fraud’ in New York Foreclosure Auctions

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Chamber of Commerce launches “We Know Canadians As…” Campaign

Plattsburgh, NY (12/1/2025): The North Country Chamber of Commerce has launched “We Know Canadians As…”, a heartfelt bi national campaign that celebrates the long standing, people to people bond between Northern New York and Canada. The campaign was introduced at a press conference this week and is now being shared broadly across both sides of […]

Residents Launch Petition and SEQRA Challenge Concerning Proposed DHS/HSI Facility in Plattsburgh

12/1/25 – News release from Cadyville resident Patricia Barnett  12/2/15≤ 8 a.m. – Barnett stated that 103 people had signed her petition in a 15-hour period.  North Country residents are renewing and formalizing concerns that were raised during the public hearings but remain unresolved following the Planning Board’s November 18 approval of the proposed DHS/HSI facility […]

Health Care Sticker Shock Coming for 450,000 New Yorkers

Federal budget cuts will force hundreds of thousands off New York’s free Essential Plan, with some families facing $10,000 annual premium increases. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Uncovering North County’s history of detaining immigrants, dating back to 1880s

Forgotten history of Chinese immigrants reveals roots of current-day ICE partnerships, policies Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Stefanik is running for governor. What was her impact on NY-21?

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Adirondacks’ most futuristic farm hits market for $6.5M

Wall Street tycoon and Adirondack agitator Sandy Lewis lists iconic Essex farm Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

NY-21 Democratic candidates spar over decision to end government shutdown

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Balint, Stefanik defend votes on government shutdown bill

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Trump signs funding bill into law to reopen federal government

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