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Governor Hochul: Political violence deserves no place in our democracy – And it’s up to us to stop it!

Today, Empire Report published an op-ed by Governor Kathy Hochul about the alarming rise of political violence in America—and the responsibility we all have to to stop it. Text of the op-ed can be viewed online and is available below: An assassination attempt on President Trump. The assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and […]

Even with more Vermont homes on the market, prices are still rising

In Chittenden County, the median sale price of a primary home reached $500,000 last year. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Construction to begin this fall on new Rouses Point port of entry

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Vermont receives nearly $16 million for EV charging infrastructure

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North Country Honor Flight #65 Military Biographies

Flight 65 flew on September 6, 2025  Stanley Abramczyk Jr. , US Air Force 1963-1986 Vietnam Stan planned to join the Navy, but fate stepped in—the only recruiter there that day was from the Air Force. He pitched aircraft maintenance, and Stan never looked back. For 23 years, he loved what he did, reenlisting again and […]

North Country Honor Flight #64 Military Biographies

Flight 64 flew on September 6, 2025  Clement Couture, US Army Reserve 1962-1966 and 1974-1980 Vietnam After basic training, Clem was assigned to the Headquarters Company as a Mechanics Assistant in the motor pool. His job included transporting troops and supplies for training. Before long, he was promoted to dispatcher, sending others into the field. One […]

Calvin Castine’s Home Town Cable Network videos every Honor Flight Send-0ff Ceremony.

The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests

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Schumer says Clarkson ROTC is staying in Potsdam

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Vermont Public slashes 15 jobs in wake of federal cuts to public media

The cuts meant 13 staffers lost their jobs, according to CEO Vijay Singh. He called the layoffs “heartbreaking” but necessary for the station’s survival. Click here for the VTDigger story 

How climate change is driving shoreline erosion on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River

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Russian airstrikes hit a U.S. factory in western Ukraine

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Smuggler flips car during high-speed chase near Champlain

U.S. Border Patrol News Release Alien smuggling is incredibly dangerous, and it puts the public and our agents in grave danger when callous smugglers attempt to carelessly flee the border at high speeds. The smuggler driving this car was carrying five people that had illegally entered the U.S. when it flipped causing multiple injuries near […]

After a freeze, Trump administration reluctantly agrees to fund EV chargers

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Duty-free shops facing ‘full-blown crisis’ with no relief in sight

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With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits

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DiNapoli: State faces $34.3 billion budget cumulative budget gap through FY 2029

Federal Cuts and a Weaker Economic Forecast Could Create Budget Gaps Not Seen Since Global Financial Crisis The state’s Financial Plan shows a growing structural budget deficit with a cumulative three-year budget gap of $34.3 billion, as forecasted by the Division of the Budget (DOB). When accounting for recent federal actions, the gaps as a […]

21 Counties Have Closed Applications for New York’s Biggest Child Care Affordability Program

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Vermont state officials say that dealing with wildfire smoke pollution is “going to be a part of our future.”

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Canada wildfires cause poor air quality in the midwest and northeast U.S.

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A lot fewer Canadians are camping in Vermont state parks. Here’s why

70% drop in Canadian campers  Click here for the Vermont Public Story 

Adirondack Community Foundation announces actions to support region amid new challenges

“Medicaid provides support to 28% of the population of NY-21—either directly or through the New York State of Health Marketplace, according to the Healthcare Coalition for the North Country” Click here to read the Adirondack Almanac story 

UVM Health Network announces layoffs as part of budget cuts

“The cuts are largely to positions not involved in direct patient care, specifically in the network-wide finance, human resources and information technology teams.” Click here for the VTDigger story

DEC and Partners Announce Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Confirmed on the Western Shore of Lake Champlain and Near the North End of Great Sacandaga Lakes

Lake Champlain Residents are Encouraged to Report Any Signs of HWA, an Invasive Forest Pest The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell University (NYSHI), and Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) today announced the confirmed presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on the western shore of Lake Champlain […]

In Depth: Sculpting a ‘Monument to a Miracle’ for Lake Placid

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