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Read MoreTroopers Investigate Crash During Moira Yard Sale
New York State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday during the Moira town-wide yard sale. Troopers say the collision happened around 11:48 a.m. on County Route 95. Authorities report the driver of one vehicle failed field sobriety tests as the investigation continues.
Read MoreNew York Grid Faces Growing Energy Challenges
New York’s power grid operator says the state’s energy system is facing increasing demand while available generating capacity continues to decline. The New York Independent System Operator says major infrastructure investments and careful planning will be needed to maintain reliability as the state works toward its long-term energy goals.
Read MorePlattsburgh Child Care Center Receives $1 Million Grant
A planned child care center in Plattsburgh has received a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. The funding will help build a 10,000-square-foot facility expected to provide about 150 child care slots. The center will be located in the Air Industrial Park and is aimed at helping working families across Clinton County.
Read MoreNew York Enacts New Protest Restrictions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new restrictions affecting public demonstrations, including buffer zones around houses of worship and tougher penalties tied to some protest-related offenses. Supporters say the measures improve public safety, while critics argue they could limit free speech and peaceful protest activities.
Read MoreFranklin Approves Development Moratorium
The Franklin Town Council has approved a moratorium on certain development projects while the town works toward adopting a zoning law and reviewing building permit procedures. Council members voted 3-to-2 in favor of the measure and rejected a proposed moratorium on battery energy storage systems by a 4-to-1 vote.
Read MoreSUNY Canton To Offer Security Guard Training
SUNY Canton will host state-required security guard training classes June 24th and 25th from 4 to 8 p.m. in Dana Hall. The eight-hour course covers licensing requirements, legal responsibilities, emergency procedures, communications, and ethics. Officials say the class costs $75, space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Read MoreGrace Pantry Offers Free Household Items Wednesday
Grace Pantry will provide free household and personal care items Wednesday in Saranac Lake. The distribution runs from 3 to 5 tomorrow afternoon at Baldwin House, next to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Main Street. Organizers say the program is offered every Wednesday and is open to those in need.
Read MoreCommunity Lunchbox Continues Free Meal Program
A free hot meal will be served Thursday through the Community Lunchbox program in Saranac Lake. Lunch is available at St. Luke’s Church Parish Hall on Main Street, with dine-in service from 11:15 a.m. until noon and takeout available through 12:30 p.m. The program is offered every Monday and Thursday.
Read MoreTwo Men Convicted In Clinton County Drug Trafficking Case
Two New York City men have been convicted in a drug trafficking case that kept nearly a kilogram of crack cocaine off Clinton County streets. Prosecutors say 40 year old Lakiem Williams and 38 year old Antoine Shelborne, both of Queens, pleaded guilty to felony drug possession charges after their 2025 arrests in Plattsburgh. Sentencing […]
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