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Hochul deploys National Guard to state prisons; judge orders corrections officers to end strike

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Gov. Hochul plans to deploy troops as prison officers strike around NY

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Rouses Point library fundraising for expansion

Updates at Dodge Memorial Library will provide space for public events and more Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Corrections staff strike at Clinton and across the state

‘It’s not safe in there.’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Police arrest Michelle Zajko, wanted in connection to Vermont border agent killing

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Layoffs, furloughs and callbacks. Almost daily drops of new White House policies disrupt Vermont’s workforce.

From layoffs at federal agency offices, furloughs at private contractors and international volunteer callbacks, Trump administration action is hitting Vermonters in waves. Click here for the VDigger story 

Senator Dan Stec and Assemblyman Billy Jones express different remedies to recent correctional facility violence

Feb. 12, 2025 – Statement from State Senator Dan Stec on incidents at Upstate and Collins Correctional Facilities  “Between the recent chemical exposure at Upstate Correctional Facility and today’s events at Collins, it’s more clear than ever that state policies like HALT have made these sites unsafe for correction officers, civilian staff and incarcerated individuals. […]

Rockwell Kent Gallery improvements help preserve collection

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A NYSEG Pre-Valentine’s Day Message – Effective February 11 NYSEG will levy a monthly storm recovery charge.

The message was received at 8:17 PM on Feb. 13. Providing safe, reliable energy service to you at an affordable price remains our top priority. That’s why we continue to prioritize investments in a stronger, resilient energy grid. If you experience a power outage, we remain committed to restoring power as quickly and safely as […]

UVM attains status as top-tier research institution

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Lake Placid World Cup: Event marks first time women ski jumping athletes competed in a World Cup in the United States

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US sues New York officials over immigration enforcement

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Burlington Council to consider UVM Medical Center plans for future growth

Major expansion could include a building that would tower over the existing hospital. Click here for the WCAX story 

HamilSun Solar: What we learned on Saturday

Additionally, any household that has qualified for Section 8, SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, or HEAP benefits automatically qualifies. On Saturday, February 8, the Peru Free Library conducted the first of its 2025 Community Learning Series programs. Mark Hamilton described the HamilSun Solar Project and its many benefits, especially to low—and moderate-income households. Thank you to Marque […]

Vt. Attorney General sues over federal buyouts

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THE EMERGING FINANCIAL SECURITY CRISIS FACING OLDER ADULTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE

Over the past decade, the number of older New Yorkers living in poverty has surged nearly 50 percent, nearly half of the state’s older adults report having no retirement income, and hundreds of thousands lack access to Social Security benefits. Click here for the Center For an Urban Future report. The report story appeared in […]

Chamber Highlights Area Business Optimism and Position on Key Issues for 2025

The North Country Chamber of Commerce has released the results of its 2025 Annual Issue Survey, defining the position of regional businesses on a number of key issues and expressing expectations for the year ahead. 2025 BUSINESS CONFIDENCE INDEX: “A year ago, the North Country business community told us they remained generally confident about 2024,” […]

As NYS school cellphone ban gains momentum, local districts want control over details

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Democrats choose farmer Blake Gendebien for NY-21 special election

Farmer hopes to succeed Elise Stefanik  Click here for the NCPR story 

Upstate NY county is in top 5 statewide for violent crime; search data for all of state

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  Clinton County  Population 78661 Crime count 1,321 Crime rate 1,679.4 Crime rate change +16.94 % Violent crime count 148 Violent crime rate 188.1 Violent crime rate change +1.79 % Property crime count 1,173 Property crime rate 1,491.2 Property crime rate change +19.17 % Firearm crime count 11 Firearm crime […]

Vermont considers banning guns in bars

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Social Media is not social anymore

By Ellenburg Center 10th Grader Clara Parsons  Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Upper Saranac Foundation appoints first-ever executive director

Longtime lake manager Guy Middleton steps into leadership role UPPER SARANAC—The Upper Saranac Foundation (USF) Board of Directors has announced Guy Middleton’s promotion to executive director, effective Jan. 1. Middleton, who has served as USF’s lake manager since 2001, will now lead all aspects of the Foundation’s operations. This marks introducing the executive director role […]

Peru JCEO outreach has larger space at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

An important resource for local residents Click here for the Sun Community News story 

North Country Chamber: U.S. tariffs on Canada are binationally harmful

See the list of local industries that will be adversely affected  Click here for the Sun Community News story