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An update on the most important news of the North Country

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(Dec 16, 2025) The VA opened a food pantry at its medical clinic in Westport last week, the first in the state to offer food as rates of food insecurity rise; President Trump honored the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team at the White House last week wi... more

(Dec 15, 2025) Some military members and their families around Fort Drum are struggling with food insecurity and the lasting impacts of the government shutdown; as the year winds down, Gov. Kathy Hochul is working her way through bills that still nee... more

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(Dec 12, 2025) For the last two summers, a woman from the Caribbean has been cooking up meals at a motel in Tupper Lake; we meet a young farmer in Jefferson County who is trying to make it in the industry; John Warren checks on trail and mountain con... more

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(Dec 11, 2025) The House passed a bill to ratify the Mohawk land claim deal in the North Country; we ride along with social service case workers in Albany as they handle emergency calls; and we’ll find out about a few ways you can give back this holi... more

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(Dec 10, 2025) We speak with a filmmaker who has been interviewing incarcerated people around the state trying to help their clemency cases; advocates are calling on the governor to sign a prison reform bill, a year after corrections officers beat a ... more

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(Dec 9, 2025) An unoccupied tour boat on Lake George was damaged by a fire on Monday morning; we head to Bradley’s Lookout with reporter Amy Feiereisel for a short hike with a big payoff; a bill awaiting the governor’s signature would ensure libraria... more

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(Dec 8, 2025) Bills are piling up on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk as the end of the year draws closer; Democrat State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli is running for a fifth term in next year's election; and we listen back to a conversation with longtime friends... more

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(Dec 5, 2025) The North Star Health Alliance says delayed reimbursements from the state threaten patients and over 1,700 jobs; a new study from the Adirondack Land Trust is helping people with disabilities navigate which Adirondack trails are truly a... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Nadel
Documentary filmmaker and co-founder of the Advocacy Video Project
Episode: Clemency videos, advocates push for prison reform bill, holiday orchestra concert
Tim Brooks
North Country writer studying handwriting in a digital world
Episode: Lake George boat fire, Bradley's Lookout, fighting censorship, Tim Brookes
Bob Belafiore
Spokesperson for the New York State Catholic Conference opposing the Medical Aid in Dying Bill.
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Episode: Bills awaiting signature, Dinapoli campaign, Barb Heller and Danny Gotham
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Danny Gotham
Musician and one-half of the duo discussing their holiday music.
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Episode: Bills awaiting signature, Dinapoli campaign, Barb Heller and Danny Gotham
Tom Dinapoli
New York State Comptroller running for re-election.
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Episode: Bills awaiting signature, Dinapoli campaign, Barb Heller and Danny Gotham
Grace Pothast
Illustrator of The Reindeer Games, a children's book
Episode: SUNY community college enrollment, home health aide, "The Reindeer Games"
Julie Robards
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Laura Cook
Farmer at Cook Farm, practices sustainable farming
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Episode: High Peaks snowplow driver, Cook Farm, book review at a beaver pond

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Monica Sandresky
Host of Northern Light
Catherine Wheeler
Co-host of Northern Light

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SUNY community college enrollment, home health aide, "The Reindeer Games"
Q: Can you tell us more about the children's book you wrote?
Julie and Grace share about their new children's book, The Reindeer Games, which tells the story of how Santa chose his reindeer based on their special gifts and incorporates elements from the North Country's Olympic history.
Reactions to nuclear forum, St. Lawrence Seaway history, fanclubwallet
Q: Do you want to talk more about this chronic illness?
Hannah discusses her experience with Crohn's disease and how it influenced her songwriting.
Stefanik's NY-21 legacy, Potsdam flooding grant, this month's night sky
Q: How do the rest of us... Tell us how the rest of us can luxuriate in these dark weeks?
Aileen O'Donoghue explains that she savors the quiet and peacefulness of the dark winter weeks, sharing her sense of privacy and connection to the larger universe.
All-electric delays, Whiteface opening weekend, ADK conditions, sound quiz
Q: What are your hopes going into this year, first season in this role and new technology at the mountain?
I hope for as much cold and snow as we got last year, that was certainly a good January and February.
All-electric delays, Whiteface opening weekend, ADK conditions, sound quiz
Q: What will be open for skiers in these early weeks before the base is really covered?
We are starting off with uploading and downloading on the facelift just to take advantage of our elevation and as temperatures allow, we will start making snow down to the bottom.

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This podcast provides timely updates on significant news and events impacting the North Country region, often focusing on local issues, community safety, and cultural happenings. Episodes revolve around a mix of topics, including political developments, social initiatives, and environmental matters, reflecting a commitment to highlighting the lives and stories of people in the area. A particularly notable feature of this series is its community involvement, as it frequently showcases local artisans, businesses, and initiatives that foster community spirit and resilience.

Listeners can expect discussions that cover a wide spectrum of topics, from the impact of climate change on local agriculture to cultural events that engage the public. Wi... more

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