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An update on the most important news of the North Country

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(May 7, 2026) We hear from small farmers and advocates about a Farm Bill the U.S. House passed last week; a civil engineer who works on water systems across the North Country is building a network of young professionals in Lewis County; we’ll visit t... more

(May 6, 2026) Several North Country counties have run out of their childcare assistance funding, and a possible solution could be in the state budget that’s more than a month late; we take a look at erosion at Chimney Bluffs State Park on Lake Ontari... more

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(May 5, 2026) In the coming weeks, thousands of international college students will pour into the Adirondacks to staff local businesses through the federal J-1 visa program; housing advocates want New York to expand its state law that ensures tenant ... more

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(May 4, 2026) A new study from Cornell University shows that solar development may not be as detrimental to agricultural communities as previously speculated; New York State lawmakers are inching closer to finishing the state budget; and we’ll talk w... more

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(May 1, 2026) The U.S.-Israel War with Iran has restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up fuel and fertilizer costs for North Country farmers; New York does its part to help birds migrate north safely by ordering all state building... more

(Apr 30, 2026) A non-profit based in the Adirondacks that hosts wilderness retreats for veterans is looking to establish a permanent home near Lake Titus; we take a look at how the cheese plant in Chateaugay has shaped the community for over a 100 ye... more

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(Apr 29, 2026) Both Prison guards and inmates say New York's correctional system is broken; scientists are predicting an early and heavy tick season; Kitty O’Neil joins us in the studio to explain how North Country farms are preparing for the growing... more

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(Apr 28, 2026) The Republican running to be New York’s Governor was in the North Country over the weekend; we go to SUNY Canton, where students are learning the art of blacksmithing in a new club; and NCPR book critic Betsy Kepes reviews "Before I Fo... more

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Recent Guests

Kea Tabassian
Leader of the band Constantinople, which blends Persian and Senegalese music traditions.
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Amy Fireisal
Advocate, Homeward Bound Adirondacks deputy director
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Episode: Homeward Bound, Chateaugay cheese plant, Hyde student art show
Jason Redman
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Episode: Homeward Bound, Chateaugay cheese plant, Hyde student art show
Jerry Huntley
Founder and President of OurStoryBridge
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Episode: Stefanik on new book and future, Canton tax assessment, OurStoryBridge
Kim A. Snyder
Director of The Librarians documentary
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Episode: St. Lawrence County vaccination rates, Lake George meter maid, "The Librarians"
Jennifer Scaife
Executive director of the Correctional Association of New York (CANI)
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Episode: Prison watchdog funding in peril, state budget update, Head of the Fish regatta
Boris Jukic
Professor at Clarkson University and volunteer head coach for the rowing team
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Episode: Prison watchdog funding in peril, state budget update, Head of the Fish regatta
Pete Olaszewski
Johnsburg town's director of public property and programs
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Episode: Johnsburg seniors' accessibility; Moxham Mountain hike, ADK conditions
David Escobar
Report for America Corps member
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Episode: Johnsburg seniors' accessibility; Moxham Mountain hike, ADK conditions

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Monica Sandresky
Host of Northern Light, North Country Public Radio
Catherine Wheeler
Co-host of Northern Light, North Country Public Radio

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Stefanik on new book and future, Canton tax assessment, OurStoryBridge
Q: What might be Stefanik's next chapter after publishing her book?
She indicates education will likely be part of it, but she won't share specific announcements yet.
Stefanik on new book and future, Canton tax assessment, OurStoryBridge
Q: Any thoughts on the Smullen-Constantino primary, and who would Stefanik endorse?
Stefanik declines to weigh in on the primary and says voters in the district will decide and have their voices heard.
Trump endorses Constantino, AI in college, NCPR station manager on NPR developments
Q: What are the latest developments around NPR funding and how might they affect local stations like NCPR?
NPR received philanthropic gifts that bolster the system, and a court decision found the President's order prohibiting federal funding to NPR unconstitutional, which could open doors for Congress to reconnect funding to stations; however, the funds do not go directly to individual stations and the immediate effect on local budgets is nuanced as stations continue fundraising.
NASA scientist from St. Lawrence County, wildfire bird chirping, Teddy Roosevelt biographer
Q: What was it like watching the launch from outside the control area?
After days of preparation and tense counting, being outside with colleagues, hearing the countdown and then the roar as the rocket lifted off, was an overwhelming, emotionally charged moment that made years of work feel tangible.
NASA scientist from St. Lawrence County, wildfire bird chirping, Teddy Roosevelt biographer
Q: Tell us what your role was with Artemis II.
I was a software architect and engineer on the Spaceport Command and Control System, writing the programs that the launch teams use to operate the rocket and supporting the launch control software across Artemis I through IV.

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What is Northern Light about and what kind of topics does it cover?

North Country-focused updates cover a mix of regional policy, community development, and cultural storytelling. Episodes frequently weave together Indigenous land stewardship, climate and energy policy, local governance, infrastructure funding, and Adirondack life, often pairing policy context with on-the-ground reporting and personal profiles. Notable strengths include multi-segment structure that surfaces diverse perspectives—from government officials and planners to local writers, photographers, and athletes—while maintaining a strong emphasis on community impact and practical implications for residents and local stakeholders. This makes it especially useful for listeners who care about regional resilience, public policy, and the cultura... more

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