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Laughing, smiling and ringing in a North Country New Year

Local News

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

New York news

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

Local News

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 ...

Snowmobiler ejected in crash, airlifted to hospital

Local News

Forest rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation responded to a pair of calls in the Adirondacks over the past week, including a snowmobile crash in the central Adirondacks that required an airlift, and an ankle injury from a fall on a hiking trail in the southeastern ...