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Officials celebrate start of construction on Champlain Hudson Power Express

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Frontier Airlines pulls out of Burlington

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‘Antiques Roadshow’ announces air dates for Shelburne Museum episodes

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House votes to impose agreement to block rail strike

The House added seven days of paid sick leave to the agreement, which currently calls for only one. Just three Republicans voted in favor of the added paid leave. The two bills now head to the Senate. Click here for the ABC News story 

Santa Claus is coming to Champlain Centre

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Holiday Train gives back to JCEO in a big way

Plattsburgh stop brought $4.5K donation and more than 1,000 lbs of food Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Demand on New York state’s electric system increases

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A new tool in Old Forge aims to protect housing for year-round residents

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December 3-4 Holiday Bazaar at the Babbie Museum

Help Wanted: Businesses still scramble for employees, legislators ponder solutions

One suggestion: Phase in minimum wage to $21.25 Click here for the Times-Union story 

A long local tradition

By John T Ryan Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree.  That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to […]

Early snow brings good base for Adirondack ski season

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Alstom seeking welders for major contract

A major contract of 999 cars for the New Jersey Transit system. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Hochul signs NY law that limits cryptocurrency mining; first in nation

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The strange intersection of gun rights and legal weed in New York State

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Church Street’s Outdoor Gear Exchange ramps up security following period of record shoplifting

The business lost about $20,000 from theft in October and has hired an outside security firm to deter shoplifters. Click here for the NBC5 story

Stewart’s Shops to debut online store on Cyber Monday

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Stefanik asks Amtrak for firm return-to-service date

“Spring 2023” too vague, says Stefanik Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday

Participating Chamber Members: Amongst the 70+ small businesses participating, we have some great North Country Chamber of Commerce members offering deals and discounts. Be sure to show them some Small Business Saturday love: The Northeast Group The Corner Stone Bookshop Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves Ice House Farm Store Vesco Ridge Vineyards Mickey’s Restaurant and Bar […]

Garry Douglas among N.Y.’s Economic Development Power 100

ROOST CEO James McKenna also recognized Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY marijuana regulators publish proposed rules for the state’s marketplace

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for their 5-star re-accreditation

“Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 5-star re-accreditation by the United States Chamber,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “This is an impressive accomplishment considering that less than half of 1% of Chambers nationally are rated 5-stars and is well deserved. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been […]

Amtrak to expand service between New York City and Albany

Two new round-trip trains with stops in the Hudson Valley will be available Dec. 5 Click here for the Times-Union story 

Chittenden County housing market among the hottest in the country

“There’s still a lot of competition in the entry-level price range.” Click here for the NBC5 story 

New rental units in Tupper Lake hope to attract younger, middle-income residents to the area

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