Billy Jones announces resignation from 115th district seat
North Country lawmaker to step down after 9 years in office
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In Blue Mountain Lake, a divide around a 6,000-square-foot home
By Tim Rowland
Zoning board approves building controversial vacation home on historic shoreline
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Canadian border crossings drop 21% as broader tariff concerns mount
By Times Union
The steep decline represents a drop from 1.75 million crossings in June 2024 to 1.4 million this year
Septic rebate program expansion: What it means for Adirondack homeowners
Septic rebate eligibility expanded to 100+ priority Adirondack rivers and lakes
Essex County Supervisors Chair Shaun Gillilland to retire after 12 years in office
By Tim Rowland
Willsboro leader praised for consensus-building, COVID response
AOC, Tonko talk Medicaid cuts for North Country in Plattsburgh rally
The two Democratic representatives criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik for her vote to pass the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act
Federal budget package pulls funding for local public media outlets
Republican-backed rescissions package slashes millions from regional NPR, PBS affiliates
Communities networks emerge as ICE enforcement intensifies
By Tim Rowland
Local volunteers coordinate legal aid and emergency response amid heightened immigration enforcement
Rural healthcare program promises relief, Adirondack hospitals wary of Medicaid cuts
About 215,000 people — 28% of the population — in New York’s 21st Congressional District, which includes the Adirondack Park, receive Medicaid, according to a report by the Healthcare Coalition of the North Country.
Park agency’s top leader cleared in Inspector General investigation
Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’