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Fired Correction Officers may now seek employment with government entities statewide.

A new report shows complaints against judges are at an all-time high.

NY state has launched a training program for workers in the cannabis industry.

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The Saranac Lake Police Department is hosting the Crisis Intervention training this week.

A voluntary recall of Cabot Creamery premium butter has been issued.

April is "Safe Digging Month" it highlights the importance of safe digging around underground utilities.

Until recently, the last update to the NY endangered list was last completed in 1999.

Money from the grant will fund an important project through an internship.

Proposed legislation that protects sanctuary wildlife

The deadline to file taxes is just days away.

While lower than a year ago, gas prices are on the rise due to seasonal adjustments.

Full Public access to Coot Hill - Big Hollow trail

Senator Dan Stec said it could be another week without a state budget

State agencies using artificial intelligence are at risk says a state audit.

State Police are targeting drivers on electronic devices this week.

The area Red Cross helped victims of a weekend fire.

This year's Mayor's Cup Festival & Regatta now has a logo and tee-shirt design.

Adirondack Medical Center

A multi-year salmon experiment on a local river is coming to an end.

President William Henry Harrison died and made history

People are encouraged to help clean up a cemetery

Unsuspecting travelers import invasive pests that damage crops

A Safety alert has been issued regarding the game "Senior Assassin"

The cost of living tops the concerns of New Yorkers

The NY Division of Consumer Protection warns people to use caution when buying supplements.

DOCCS working on plans to let inmates out early as a solution to staffing shortages.

A state spending plan was supposed to be in place by April first.

An award to recognize contributions of women in New York's agricultural sector.

A free workshop for people living with chronic health conditions.

A Plattsburgh man entered guilty pleas regarding a double murder case.

Police agencies in NY will focus on looking for violators of distracted driving laws.

The Adirondack Regional Blood Donor Center is organizing several area blood drives this month.

The origin of April Fool's Day is not clear.

Direct File allows more tax payers to file for free

REAL ID enforcement starts May 7th

Trout Season Starts April First

The state of emergency begin early Sunday morning

Cornelia Street Construction Starts Tonight

More freezing rain in the forecast.

16-year-old EmmaLynne Lasher from Amsterdam, NY, has been missing since March 27, 2025, and authorities are asking for public help in locating her.

The free talk aims to provide the public with a deeper understanding of autism and how to support those on the spectrum.

16% drop in Canadian visitors and over 40% of tour groups canceled, as the area grapples with the ongoing trade conflict.

Citing concerns over House Republicans' tight margins.

Snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact the region from late Friday night through Sunday morning.

Walk-in donations to support local hospitals are encouraged.

Offering a wide range of recreational sports and programs, with access to everything from fitness centers to bike loans and club sports.

$2.6 million allocated for upgrades, and plans for future enhancements are underway.

An additional $1.35 million is added to the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program to enhance services for veterans, service members, and military families in New York State.

President Trump pulls Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for U.N. Ambassador, citing the need to maintain Republican control in Congress.

The rally is set to begin at 11:00 AM today.

Robert C. Baker, 60, has been missing since March 5, 2025.

Qwavon Harris was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing William E. Ball Jr. in a fight over drugs and a girlfriend.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer strongly criticizes proposed cuts to the federal Social Security system, warning that they will severely impact millions of New Yorkers, including 50,000 in the North Country.

Samantha Durgan, 28, was arrested on assault charges after allegedly threatening people and damaging a car with a baseball bat in AuSable.

A partial solar eclipse will be visible at sunrise on March 29, but cloudy weather may obscure the view in many areas.

Nine workers detained during a federal immigration raid at the Tupper Lake Pine Mill will be deported, according to the mill's officials.

A state power allocation has been granted to expand Micro Bird operations in Plattsburgh, creating more jobs and increasing production capacity.

The Champlain Valley Voices Benefit Concert will feature a variety of local performers in an afternoon celebration of North Country talent on March 29 at the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church.

The Conservative Party has narrowed its selection down to three Republican candidates, with state Sen. Dan Stec as the party’s preference.

Schumer refuses to resign despite backlash from progressives over his vote to advance a Republican-backed spending bill that prevented a government shutdown.

The donation will support a range of educational programs and opportunities for students.

Michael McDonald, was arrested after allegedly pointing a BB gun at parents during a confrontation in Fort Covington.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is reconsidering her executive order that banned terminated corrections officers from returning to law enforcement, with potential changes allowing recertification for county jail work but still barring state employment.

As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, athletes, including U.S. women's doubles luge competitors Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby, test the newly rebuilt sliding track in Cortina, Italy.

The inaugural Lake City Grilled Cheese Competition will raise funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Champlain Valley Chapter, with local restaurants competing from April 4-11.

A fire destroyed a remote home on Rocky Top Way on Monday morning, but no one was inside at the time, and the cause is under investigation.