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New York State Budget
Donald Trump
Adirondack Park Agency
Agriculture
Nuclear Energy
St. Lawrence Seaway
Essex County
St. Lawrence County
New York State Police
Governor Kathy Hochul

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(Jul 29, 2026) We visit the Long Lake Fish & Game club, where the school's trap shooting team competes each spring and fall; the New York State Fair opens in about a month, and one day is free for SUNY students; our Adirondack reporter Emily Russell ... more

(Jul 27, 2026) The missing piece of a cannon that exploded during an early battle of the Revolutionary War was brought out of Lake Champlain last week; a new lawsuit is challenging New York’s Medical Aid in Dying law; and we have a conversation with ... more

(Jul 24, 2026) A food collection event in Potsdam aims to help food pantries stock up ahead of a busy summer; the state DEC wants to implement a new strategy for pheasant conservation that focuses on recruiting new hunters; and we check in with John ... more

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(Jul 23, 2026) A food pantry in Watertown says need is sharply increasing amid the rise in food insecurity and reduction of SNAP benefits; we go to a video game shop in Ticonderoga, where they're creating a safe space for the community; and we have a... more

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(Jul 22, 2026) Amid months of financial turmoil, the North Star Health Alliance announced it’s cutting labor and delivery services at the hospital in Ogdensburg; a new amphitheater is set to host year-round concerts on the shores of Lake George; and ... more

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(Jul 21, 2026) A man in Lake Placid who was detained by federal immigration authorities and later released is now sharing his story; the 27th annual Ironman was held in Lake Placid on Sunday, with a man from Belgium and a woman from Canada taking hom... more

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(Jul 20, 2026) A future day care center in Plattsburgh aims to help close that gap and promote workforce development; the governor is defending her executive order that bans data center development in New York for the next year; and we have a convers... more

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Dawn Cole
CEO of the United Way of Northern New York
United Way of Northern New York
Episode: Food collection in St. Lawrence County, pheasant conservation, ADK conditions
Patty Waldner
Representative with the Food Bank of Central New York
Food Bank of Central New York
Episode: Food collection in St. Lawrence County, pheasant conservation, ADK conditions
Sophia Imbriaco
Reporter for New York Public News Network
New York Public News Network
Episode: Food collection in St. Lawrence County, pheasant conservation, ADK conditions
Diane Husek
Executive Director of St. Lawrence University Center for the Environment
St. Lawrence University
Episode: Watertown food pantry, Ticonderoga video game shop, ADK fire risk conference
Amber Palmer
OB nurse at Claxton Hepburn, Nurses Union member
Claxton Hepburn Hospital/Nurses Union
Episode: Labor and delivery cuts in OBG, amphitheater in Lake George, Edwards Opera House tour
Snow Harper Moulton
Nurse
North Star Health Alliance
Episode: Labor and delivery cuts in OBG, amphitheater in Lake George, Edwards Opera House tour
Kate D'Angelo
Community member involved with Edwards Opera House
Edwards Opera House / Local Arts Group
Episode: Labor and delivery cuts in OBG, amphitheater in Lake George, Edwards Opera House tour
Paul Grandahl
Teddy Roosevelt biographer, interviewed about Roosevelt's connection to the North Country
Independent author/biographer
Episode: Plattsburgh child care center, state news updates, Teddy Roosevelt biographer
Leanne Yelton
Vice President, Adirondack Regional Theatre (ART)
Adirondack Regional Theatre
Episode: Jefferson County transit, Stewart Mountain hike, Shakespeare in the park

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Monica Sandresky
Host of Northern Light; North Country Public Radio. Central figure in on-the-ground regional reporting and community storytelling.
Catherine Wheeler
Co-host of Northern Light; frequent on-air contributor and presenter in regional coverage.

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NYS energy transmission, Ticonderoga artifacts, Nicholville family Fourth of July parade
Q: What does the SmartPath Connect project mean for the North Country?
It represents a modernization of the transmission backbone that improves efficiency, increases capacity, and signals a commitment to expanding renewable and other clean energy generation in the region, with tangible cost savings for ratepayers and broader economic benefits.
Malone prison journalist, union ban, NCPR book reviewer Betsy Kepes
Q: What are you working on?
Nicholas describes ongoing investigations into prison incidents, including a correction officer's exposure to drugs, and explains his process of sourcing from inside facilities, verifying details, and maintaining a relentless reporting pace.
NY-21 latest, family court bill, Ottawa Blues Fest
Q: How has the general election strategy shifted now that Constantino is the main Republican candidate?
Constantino emphasizes party unity and targets urban opponents, using a broad, media-driven approach to appeal to independents and Republicans alike.
NY-21 latest, family court bill, Ottawa Blues Fest
Q: So first off, let's go back to the primary. What were the main takeaways?
The Democrats' nominee emerged with strong leads while the Republicans saw internal contention, with Constantino gaining Trump-backed momentum and Smolin's exit reshaping the field.
NYS legislative session breakdown, ADK ICE raids, Norwood Village Green concert series
Q: So we have a state budget now. How did it all shake out?
The budget grew to 268 billion dollars, adding significant funding for child care, schools, and hospitals, along with 14 billion in extra spending; it included policy moves on immigration enforcement, climate law adjustments, and new tax/fee considerations, while leaving some major items like extensive health insurance extensions or ticket resale protections for another year due to time constraints.

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This North Country-focused update covers a blend of local economics, culture, politics, and community life. Episodes frequently thread together workforce development, small-business stories, regional reporting from public radio staff, and profiles of regional events, arts, and outdoor life, giving listeners a broad sense of how communities in the North Country sustain jobs, culture, and civic engagement. Notable throughlines include workforce upskilling efforts, local governance and budget conversations, and community-led initiatives around inclusivity, arts, and outdoor activities, all anchored by on-the-ground reporting and local voices. The show tends to mix enterprise reporting with human-interest pieces and calendar-driven updates, mak... more

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