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Archive for February, 2025

Here’s what conditions inside NY prisons have been like during the strikes

Click here for the NCPR story 

Adirondack Climate Conference slated for March 6 at The Wild Center

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Dog Teather Law Advocates Address Clinton County Legislators

Home Town Cable video 

Mediator for state, union announces tentative agreement to end prison strikes

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

 Danielle K. King Wins 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Award

Plattsburgh, NY—Danielle (Dani) King, President and CEO of TDC, has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 in the economic development industry. The awards program is hosted by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York-based integrated marketing firm that works […]

Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol

Animal Abuse Investigation in Jefferson County, Long Haul Violations in Sullivan County, and Ice Fishing Violations on Oneida Lake Animal Abuse Investigation – Jefferson County On Jan. 30, Environmental Crimes Investigator Jackson responded to a call from a concerned resident who reported finding the carcass of an animal believed to be a coyote near Skinner […]

New York State Police changing color of troopers’ patrol cars

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Flooding long past, many Vermont municipalities are still swimming in red ink

Click here for the VTDigger story 

North Country Chamber welcomes tariffs postponement

Canadian tariff paused again, but North Country impacts continue Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Labor relations expert weighs in on NY prison strikes

Click here for the NCPR story 

Health Department wants County residents and towns to help reduce food waste

Last year, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) a two-year, $200,000 grant to reduce food waste throughout Clinton County. At the Monday, February 24, Peru Town Board meeting, CCHD’s public health educator, Cody Douglas, described the county’s goals and asked Peru to consider participating, including […]

Successful Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program Report Released  

Feb. 14 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with 2024-25 seasons being the second safest on record. DEC released its annual report documenting hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) and tree stand/elevated hunting incidents and the numbers are consistent with the low incident […]

Washington Street resident voices concern about upcoming water-sewer tax increases 

By John T Ryan February 24, 2025, Town Board Meeting Highlights: Washington Street resident Michelle St. Onge expressed concern about the financial burden to residents related to planned water treatment and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. St. Onge estimated that water-sewer district taxes could increase by 60% or more. She suggested that non-profit, tax-exempt property owners […]

Two arrested for Ausable roadside robbery

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Correction officer families take to Albany

Assemblyman Billy Jones and other lawmakers met with families as mediation continued Tuesday Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DOCCS, NYSCOPBA update ongoing mediation

Further updates expected in the coming days Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Gillibrand, Hawley introduce First Responders Wellness Act

Creation of national mental health hotline receives bipartisan support Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police make 3rd arrest in shooting death of Plattsburgh man 4

40-year old Chad Nichols of Vermontville faces several charges Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Snowmobiler loses consciousness, reports pain after Fourth Lake crash; Chapel Pond climber injures leg after slipping on ice, receives carry-out rescue

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

DOCCS serving striking corrections officers with ‘legal papers’

Click here for the MSN story 

Mediations begin as New York prison protests, strikes continue statewide

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New York Senate shuts down attempt to repeal the ‘HALT Act’

Sen. Dan Stec tried to repeal a law from 2022 that placed restrictions on solitary confinement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Yummy, Yummy!!!!!

Girl Scout Troop 4183 members will be selling Girl Scout cookies at the Peru Stewart’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Accepting cash and Venmo payments. $6/box, except for S’mores and the gluten-free Toffee Tastics are $7. Customers can also order and pay ahead and pick up at Stewarts: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop4183c153 Thank […]

Arctic Cat will suspend operations indefinitely, adding to a declining snowmobile industry

Yamaha announced in 2023 that it would be leaving the snowmobile industry after more than 50 years in the market. Click here for the NBC12 story 

Lt. Gov. abandons reelection ticket alongside Hochul

Delgato expected to run for governor Click here for the Sun Community News story