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NY officials offer striking corrections officers a deal, bypassing union

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Tariffs already hitting North Country tourism sector

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World Water Day Celebration Returns to Champlain Centre Mall

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre, the Champlain Basin Education Initiative and NEIWPCC invite the public to celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 22nd, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Champlain Centre in Plattsburgh, New York. Mall guests can view a gallery of student art, media and writing that celebrates the waters […]

NY school districts ranked 1 to 610 based on 2023-2024 geometry Regents results

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One of The Best Fish Fries in the Area (Editor’s Opinion)

Ausable Forks K of C Council 2301 will host its super delicious fish fries on Fridays – March 7, March 21, and April 4. They will serve from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Name Parish Center, 14207 State Route 9N. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for Children under 12. Take-outs […]

Resolving the corrections officers strike takes more than rhetoric, it needs legislative action

A Legislative Column by Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury)             We’re now more than two weeks into the correction officer strikes happening across New York State. Thousands of dedicated men and women have risked, and continue to risk, their livelihoods and their health care for one reason: there has never been a less safe time […]

More than half of corrections officers still on NY prison strike statewide

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Trump picks loyalist with no prosecutor history as U.S. attorney in Upstate NY

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March 15 – Relay for Life of Plattsburgh KICK-OFF 2025

State to offer $80 million for flood resiliency projects

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Frontier Town becomes catalyst for changing New York state land acquisitions

Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian and Day Use Area is not quite “the gateway to the Adirondacks,” state and local officials had hoped for when they donned cowboy hats for its grand opening in 2018.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Paul Smith’s College & North Country Community College add to board of trustees, Adirondack Architectural Heritage welcomes new administrative assistant

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Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico to go ahead

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Corrections officers fired as tentative deal fails to end wildcat strike

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Health insurance ending for corrections officers still on strike; National Guard still deployed

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CVES Appoints Sue Wilson as Director of School Support Services 

3/3/25 – CVES News Release PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Educational Services is pleased to announce Sue Wilson’s appointment as Director of School Support Services (S3). After an extensive search, Ms. Wilson’s wealth of experience in education and administration makes her the ideal candidate for this new and exciting role.  Sue Wilson brings 25 years of […]

Major upgrades begin at Lacolle border crossing

Reconfigured booths and enhanced bus processing included Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

North Country leaders stunned by tariff deadline reversal

Confusion and dismay after announcements that Canadian tariffs would still begin March 4 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program releases 2024 annual report

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Strictly Business magazine interviews Helen Nerska, Peru resident, Peru Town Historian and County Historical Association Director

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Prison guards on strike have a list of complaints. Does NY’s deal address them?

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Adirondack homeowners face triple threat: high cost of repairs, contractor shortage, risk of flood damage

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Peru high school girls’ basketball wins regular season and sectional championship the same season

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Mary Anne Lake and Christina Cone Named SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors 2025

Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College is proud to announce that Mary Anne Lake and Christina Cone have been recognized as 2025 SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors for their dedication to online education. Mary Anne Lake has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in Toxic Substance Control from Oakland University in […]

Gov. Hochul addresses corrections mediation agreement

Hochul said the “resolution is just the beginning” to address systemic issues Click here for the Sun Community News story