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On Wednesday, the United Way of Northern New York is hosting a community food drive at the Walmart in Potsdam from 8 am to 2pm. They’re collecting food and hygiene items that will be distributed to all the food pantries in St. Lawrence County.
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The Amtrak station in Saratoga Springs is on track for accessibility upgrades.
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Activists say they faced tougher treatment for demonstrations at the Capitol during the recent legislative session.
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The 2026 New York State legislative session wrapped up last week in Albany. The New York Public News Network's Albany reporter Jimmy Vielkind said the session was light compared to past years because budget negotiations took up so much time.
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New York state is on track to spend $277 billion this year – nearly $9 billion more than what Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last month.
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Ox, a foster dog living in Ogdensburg, is in the final round of state-level voting for the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards. If he's in the top three when voting closes Saturday night, he'll advance to nationals.
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Ox, a foster dog living in Ogdensburg, is in the final round of state-level voting for the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards. If he's in the top three when voting closes Saturday night, he'll advance to nationals.
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NCPR's summer event schedule is here! From HOWL Story Slams to Beat Authority dance parties and more, check out our map to see when an NCPR event is coming to your neck of the woods.
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World Cup watch parties are popping up across the North Country, including some outdoors on an island in Potsdam! northcountrypublicradio.org/…
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Ecologists say the black-crowned night heron is an indicator species, and its declining population in New York City Harbor could be sending a message about environmental health.
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Mountain Lake PBS in Plattsburgh will host its annual Beyond the Peaks Student Film Festival Awards Showcase at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Strand Center Theatre. It'll feature a selection of the 76 films submitted by students from around the region.
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Police say a man died in St. Lawrence County Tuesday night after the four-wheeler he was driving left the roadway, hit a tree, and overturned, pinning him underneath it.
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The historic Mohawk land claim deal affecting Akwesasne Mohawks, St. Lawrence and Franklin counties still needs U.S. Senate passage before it's ratified. northcountrypublicradio.org/…
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Canton's popular Dairy Princess Parade could be affected by thunderstorms this weekend. northcountrypublicradio.org/…
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The SUNY Board of Trustees has named Ken Knelly the next president of Clinton Community College. Knelly led the college through its relocation to SUNY Plattsburgh's campus, a moved that essentially saved it from closure.
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Ox—who was rescued from a high-kill shelter in February—is in the state semifinals of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards. His foster mom hopes the contest helps him find his forever home. Learn how you can vote for Ox here 👇 northcountrypublicradio.org/…
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The moratorium would place a hold on large data center projects and require an environmental impact study on data center development in the state.
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NCPR has been recognized with EIGHT Regional Edward R. Murrow awards! 🥳🎉#Murrow #MurrowMay northcountrypublicradio.org/…
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The Lake George Land Conservancy is raising $1.8 million to protect 431 acres of land near the eastern shore of Lake George.
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State Sen. Dan Stec of Queensbury says the $268.5 billion New York state budget doesn't do enough to address rising costs or safety concerns in the state's prisons.
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