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A peek behind the curtain

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SARANAC LAKE — Leslie Hoffman, a Saranac Lake native who made a career in Hollywood as a prolific stuntwoman, has been traveling the world in recent months, attending film and fan conventions around the country and overseas. After a career of braving heights, fires and car crashes on ...

Hochul says she’ll push for no taxes on tips this year

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ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul is already laying out parts of her agenda for the new year, and one of her first announced priorities of the year is a push to exempt up to $25,000 in tipped wages from state income tax. It’s a move she says stays in line with her “Affordability Agenda,” ...

Laughing, smiling and ringing in a North Country New Year

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SARANAC LAKE — It’s hard to ask for much more to ring in the New Year. Whether it was a chainsaw juggling human contortionist, stand-up comedy, improv, skating, carousel rides, bubble shows, fire dancing, several live bands, dance lessons, a kids’ carnival, ice skating, games, a ...

Bills that Hochul vetoed in 2025

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For the first time since she took office in 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul won’t be taking a stack of unsigned bills with her into the Christmas holiday. This year, she has already either signed or vetoed all but two of the 856 bills that passed the state legislature. (One of them is the ...

DEC says ‘safety first’ when ice fishing

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ALBANY — New York state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded ice anglers to put safety first when venturing out this season. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and ensure ice is ...