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Spain wins first Women’s World Cup, beats England 1-0 in the final

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Student loan forgiveness starts for 800,000 borrowers: Here’s who qualifies

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Solar battery fire in Jefferson County raises concerns for the future

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Border Patrol breaks ground on new Champlain station

Champlain Station described as the busiest station in the entire northern border Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New student loan repayment program debuts: How to apply

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Tops Markets employees in Upstate NY to receive $764M pension fund bailout

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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk

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$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals

CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stefanik Co-Leads Letter to Customs and Border Protection Urging Resolving of Northern Border Staffing Shortages

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, co-led a letter with Rep. Higgins (D-NY) to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), requesting that CBP and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) address staffing and resource shortages at the Northern Border. In the letter, the lawmakers state, “Excessive delays for travelers cannot continue as we are […]

From Venezuela through Roxham Road: “We made the decision to seek a better future”

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DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments

July 24, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after an investigation by […]

Central NY man sentenced to prison for illegal rifle after gun dealer reports large ammo sales

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Spectrum is raising internet, cable TV and phone charges

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Major Disaster Declaration approved in New York, providing federal aid to flood victims

Clinton and Essex Counties are among those approved for FEMA funding Click here for the MyNBC5 story 

DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG FILES FOR REORGANIZATION

Statement issued by Bishop Terry R LaValley Following extensive consultation with diocesan staff, the College of Consultors, Council of Priests, the Diocesan Finance and Pastoral Councils, priest and deacons, pastoral leaders, and a team of professional advisors, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg, authorized the filing of a Chapter 11 reorganization case by the […]

As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

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DiNAPOLI: WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT AND MUST PAY BACK $459K IN NYS PENSION AND SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS

Money was Taken from her Deceased Mother-in-Law’s Bank Account State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft […]

Stamp prices are going up starting today, Sunday, July 9, 2023

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Here’s why Adirondack peatlands are so unique in the face of climate change

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Water rescues and road closures in northern New York

Story highlights Blue Haven Campsite damage  Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Here’s the website to check your community’s air quality

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DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism

Audit Calls for State Dept. of Health & Div. of Homeland Security to Update Vulnerability and Cybersecurity Assessments and Emergency Plans New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural disasters like storms, […]

Forest rangers return to NY after helping fight Canadian wildfires

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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids

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Nova Bus to leave New York, close Plattsburgh facility

Production in North America will be focused to Canadian facilities in Quebec, according to the announcement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story