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Archive for February 26th, 2025

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

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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