Battery Storage Opposition Grows in Adirondacks
Opposition to large-scale battery energy storage projects is growing across the Adirondacks as several towns adopt temporary moratoriums. Supporters say the facilities are needed to strengthen New York’s aging power grid, while critics cite fire safety concerns and potential environmental impacts. Communities including Ticonderoga, Indian Lake and Webb have moved to restrict new projects.
Read MoreNCCC Launches Rail Trail Discovery Series
North Country Community College is launching a free Rail Trail Discovery Series in Saranac Lake beginning July 16th. The five-week program will feature guided walks focused on nature journaling, bird identification, mosses, invasive species and citizen science. College officials say the events are designed to connect people of all ages with the Adirondack outdoors.
Read MoreNew York Ranked Last for Housing Affordability
A new national study by Realtor.com ranks New York State last in the nation for housing affordability and homebuilding. The 2026 report gave New York an “F” grade and placed it 51st, including Washington, D.C. Researchers cited high housing costs and limited construction activity as key factors behind the state’s lowest-in-the-country ranking.
Read MorePlattsburgh Adopts High-Energy Development Law
The Plattsburgh Common Council has unanimously approved a new law regulating high-energy-intensive developments, including data centers, artificial intelligence operations and cryptocurrency mining facilities. The measure requires minimum job creation levels based on power usage and council approval for new projects. City officials say the law is designed to manage future energy demand while protecting local […]
Read MoreSchool Closure Recommended in Au Sable Forks
A consulting firm has recommended closing Au Sable Forks Elementary School as the AuSable Valley Central School District faces a worsening financial crisis. Officials say the move could save more than one million dollars annually and help avoid possible state receivership. No final decision has been made, and the closure process would take several years […]
Read MoreSUNY Potsdam Preparing for Reunion Weekend
SUNY Potsdam is preparing to welcome more than 500 alumni, retirees and supporters for Reunion 2026, scheduled July 9th through the 12th. Organizers say the weekend will feature campus tours, performances, class gatherings, award presentations and community events, including a new Bike With the Bears ride. Registration remains open for alumni and guests.
Read MoreLawmakers Propose Joycelynn’s Law After Child Death
New York lawmakers are proposing “Joycelynn’s Law” to sharply increase penalties for criminally negligent homicide of a child. The measure follows the sentencing of a Corinth couple in the 2025 death of their 3 year old daughter, Joycelynn Dylewski. The bill would raise the crime from a Class E felony to a Class A felony, […]
Read MoreWoman Convicted in Chloe Henry Case
A jury in Clinton County has found Heaven Dashnaw guilty of helping convicted murderer Keith Henry conceal the body of his wife, Chloe Henry, after her 2025 killing. Prosecutors said Dashnaw assisted in hiding the victim’s remains and obstructing the investigation. District Attorney Andrew Wylie said the verdict holds accountable those who help offenders evade […]
Read MoreNew York Launches Capital Projects Dashboard
New Yorkers can now track state construction projects through a new online Capital Projects Dashboard launched by the New York State Office of General Services. The tool provides county-by-county information on project locations, budgets, costs, and construction progress, giving the public greater visibility into billions of dollars in infrastructure and rehabilitation investments across the state.
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