Primary Election Day Underway In New York
Polls are open across New York today for primary elections. Voting began at 6 a.m. and continues until 9 p.m. State law allows only registered members of a political party to vote in that party’s primary election. Voters can confirm their polling location through the New York State voter lookup website.
Read MoreCharity Softball Tournament Raises Money For Cancer Causes
An all-women’s charity softball tournament in Morrisonville helped raise money for women’s cancer programs over the weekend. Organizers say 11 teams took part in the fourth annual event, generating more than 11 hundred dollars before the first pitch was even thrown. Additional fundraising continued throughout the tournament.
Read MoreSaranac Landlords Charged In Black Brook Dispute
New York State Police have charged two 59 year old Saranac landlords after an alleged dispute with tenants in Black Brook. Investigators say Tammy Apperson and James Apperson entered a home without permission, yelled at tenants, and threw belongings outside. Police say children were present during the incident. Both were charged and released pending a […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Adopts High-Energy Development Rules
The Plattsburgh Common Council has approved a new law regulating high-energy industries such as data centers, artificial intelligence operations, and cryptocurrency mining. The measure requires minimum staffing levels based on electricity use and mandates permits for new developments. City officials say the law is intended to balance economic growth with concerns about power demand and […]
Read MoreState Fair Tickets Go On Sale July 6
Regular tickets for the 2026 New York State Fair go on sale July 6th. Admission will cost six dollars plus fees and is valid for any one day of the fair, which runs August 26th through September 7th in Syracuse. Children 12 and under and adults 65 and older will be admitted free every day.
Read MoreDEC Reports Statewide Environmental Enforcement Actions
New York environmental conservation officers issued numerous tickets and made arrests during recent enforcement actions across the state. Cases included illegal hunting, unlawful fishing, waste transportation violations, and firearms offenses. The Department of Environmental Conservation says officers also participated in community events, shoreline cleanups, and youth outdoor education programs while continuing to protect the state’s […]
Read MoreFree Manufacturing Training Offered In Plattsburgh
A free weeklong manufacturing training program is being offered July 6th through 10th at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh. Participants will learn hands-on skills including blueprint reading, wiring, tool use, and assembly techniques. The program also includes financial and workplace skills training, with local employers presenting job opportunities at the end of the course. Registration […]
Read MoreDrivers Urged To Watch For Children This Summer
New York’s Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is urging drivers to stay alert as children spend more time outdoors during summer break. Officials say the risk of traffic crashes involving young pedestrians and bicyclists increases during the summer months. Motorists are being reminded to slow down in neighborhoods, avoid distractions, and watch carefully for children near […]
Read MoreHochul Launches Committee To Explore Winter Olympics Bid
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched an exploratory committee to examine a potential future Winter Olympics partnership between Lake Placid and New York City. State Assemblyman Billy Jones, who has advocated for the concept for more than four years, was named chair of the Senior Advisors Committee. Jones says the combination of Lake Placid’s Olympic heritage […]
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