
Pat Bradley
North Country Bureau Chief-
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced her dairy policy priorities in advance of upcoming Farm Bill negotiations.
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The Empire State Winter Games opening ceremony is tonight in Lake Placid. The games will go on despite the cold forecast, although several competitions are being rescheduled.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her budget address on Wednesday, outlining a $227 billion plan. Representatives from the North Country say what really matters are the details of the 162-page proposal.
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Empire State Winter Games Opening Ceremonies are Thursday night in Lake Placid.
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Vermont Governor Phil Scott’s weekly briefing today focused on the PACT Act, a new federal law that expands health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic materials.
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The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival attracts thousands of people to the village in the central Adirondacks for an annual mid-winter festival that includes a parade, fireworks and an Ice Palace. Now that cold weather has arrived volunteers are working overtime to build the palace.
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The city of Plattsburgh is postponing a large bonfire due to the extreme cold temperatures forecast this weekend.
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The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival begins next weekend and now that cold weather has arrived volunteers are working overtime to build the traditional center of attraction for the event.
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Special Olympics Vermont is calling off its Penguin Plunge this weekend due to the freezing forecast.
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The state of Vermont is getting a grant to help preserve and increase access to the state’s historic documents.