Pat Bradley
North Country Bureau Chief-
During a special meeting this week, the Burlington City Council passed its 2026 budget. -
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada. -
Debate on the education reform that Vermont legislators passed earlier this month continues as plans won’t be finalized until the second half of the biennium. Some education groups aren’t happy with the changes. -
Two residents are suing the city of Plattsburgh after the Common Council approved a controversial police chief appointment and failed to release two consultant reports on the department. -
As the critical summer tourism season begins, officials in New York’s North County are monitoring the impacts of cross-border traffic as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports fewer Canadians entering the U.S. -
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced $4.5 million in funds for Plattsburgh YMCA renovations during a visit to the facility this morning. But he also touched on state and national politics during his annual visit to the North Country. -
Organizers recently announced the lineup for the annual commemoration of the 1814 Battle of Plattsburgh. Most traditional events are planned, but some have been curtailed due to factors including the tariff tiff between the U.S. and Canada. -
The Village of Lake Placid is considering revisions to its local noise ordinance. A public hearing this week drew dozens of businesses and residents opposed to the changes. -
After an accounting error exposed an additional budget shortfall, Burlington’s mayor is proposing limiting raises for her office and department heads. -
Longtime Plattsburgh City Councilor Elizabeth Gibbs has unexpectedly resigned her seat.
