ALBANY — The state Department of Taxation and Finance recently announced the start of the 2025 income tax filing season. This is when the tax department and IRS will begin accepting and processing income tax returns. The deadline to file returns, pay any tax owed or request an extension ...

SARANAC LAKE — A regional coalition is offering virtual peer leader training for those interested in teaching skills and practices that promote healthier living. Hosted by Get Healthy North Country, the training will be held over the course of six weeks on Tuesdays and Fridays, Feb. 27 ...

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington town board is slated to hold a public hearing at the Community Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday for a set of proposed zoning ordinance amendments. These seek to implement commercial building size restrictions; visual impact, screening and setback requirements ...

LAKE PLACID — A commercial building shop appears to be a complete loss after a Friday evening structure fire. Firefighters said there were no deaths or injuries, and only minimal heat damage to the siding of one of the nearby residences. Though the cause of the fire remains under ...

ALBANY — New York is on track for a power surge, and it’s likely to be atomic. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul is putting serious effort into bringing the next generation of nuclear power technology into New York, directing the state power authority to build up 1 gigawatt of power with a ...