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North Country
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Elise Stefanik
North Star Health Alliance
North Country Public Radio
Michael Cashman
St. Lawrence County
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Adirondack Park Agency
New York State Budget
Donald Trump
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Agriculture
Adirondack Mountains
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New York State Police

An update on the most important news of the North Country

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(Jun 18, 2026) Two Democrats are running in the primary for New York's 24th Congressional District, covering the Thousand Islands and Watertown; scientists hope a new research boat in Lake Champlain will help answer questions about the lake and large... more

(Jun 17, 2026) Communities around the Adirondacks are celebrating Pride Month with drag performances and queens who are bringing their art form to local stages; the agency that monitors energy usage in New York is warning that there’s less power in t... more

(Jun 16, 2026) The two Democrats running to represent New York's 21st Congressional District talked about how they'd get things done for the North Country in Congress in a debate last week; the United Way of Northern New York is hosting its first com... more

(Jun 15, 2026) The state budget passed, but many are still figuring out how these policies will play out; New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation wants to learn more about the harmful algae blooms that are fouling lakes around the state; ... more

(Jun 12, 2026) Anthony Constantino, a businessman from Amsterdam, is running as a Republican to represent the North Country in Congress; we stop by the neighborhood of the only member of the Knicks who is a born-and-raised New Yorker ahead of another... more

(Jun 11, 2026) Assemblyman Robert Smullen is running as a Republican to represent the North Country in Congress; a husband and wife in Keeseville are serving up free dinners at a local church; and we hear from some of our most frequent contributors t... more

(Jun 10, 2026) St. Lawrence County farmer Blake Gendebien is running for the Democratic nomination in New York's 21st Congressional District; we have details on how folks in Potsdam and around New York State are celebrating the upcoming World Cup tou... more

(Jun 9, 2026) Stuart Amoriell, a restaurant owner in Lake Placid, is running as a Democrat to represent the North Country in Congress; a new program connects soldiers who completed their service at Fort Drum with local jobs, in the hopes of keeping t... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Kinkura
Executive and Artistic Director
Ottawa Tourism / Ottawa Jazz Festival
Episode: State budget breakdown, algal bloom monitoring, Ottawa Jazz Festival
Chris Bolt
Reporter
New York Public News Network
Episode: State budget breakdown, algal bloom monitoring, Ottawa Jazz Festival
Amanda Lefton
Commissioner
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Episode: State budget breakdown, algal bloom monitoring, Ottawa Jazz Festival
Aaron Shullo-Lavigne
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Episode: State budget breakdown, algal bloom monitoring, Ottawa Jazz Festival
David Summerstein
Reporter
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Episode: State budget breakdown, algal bloom monitoring, Ottawa Jazz Festival
Margaret Clark
Regional Director of Government Affairs
Amtrak
Episode: State budget breakdown, algal bloom monitoring, Ottawa Jazz Festival
Robert Smullen
assemblyman and military veteran running for Congress
Republican candidato, 21st District
Episode: Robert Smullen, Hope Kitchen in Keeseville, Photo of the Day contributors
Zachary Donahue
Co-writer of the horror film Passenger
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Episode: Blake Gendebien, World Cup events, horror film writer
Stuart Amoriell
Democrat, restaurant owner from Lake Placid, candidate for Congress
Episode: Stuart Amoriell, Next Move NY job portal, NCPR book reviewer Betsy Kepes

Hosts

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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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.
Blake Gendebien, World Cup events, horror film writer
Q: What are your top priorities for New York's 21st Congressional District if elected?
Lower costs, fix a dysfunctional federal government, and safeguard rural health care, with a focus on securing the border and expanding a year-round guest worker program for agriculture to reduce costs.
Akwesasne nuclear reactions, Canadian tariff impacts, turkey hunting tips
Q: For someone who doesn't hunt, can you explain what you're feeling when you've got a turkey in sight?
The guest describes the adrenaline, heart pounding, and the intense anticipation of a gobbler approaching, highlighting how the gobble is one of the greatest sounds in the world and how calm focus and patience are crucial to a successful setup.
ADK community policing, restaurants visiting Albany, Howl Podcast season preview
Q: How does the program begin for officers, and what changes as it progresses?
It starts with acknowledging officers' trauma and stress, then expands to include policing history and understanding community concerns, leading to more empathetic public encounters.
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Q: What is the core aim of the Adirondack community policing trainings?
To build trust between law enforcement and communities by addressing officer trauma, bias, and empathy, and by offering a broader historical context of policing.

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

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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