Drag queen story hour controversy in Lake Luzerne inspires musical
Local playwright adapts incident at Rockwell Falls Public Library into a satirical show
Facing closure and losing staff, refugee groups ask Albany to replace lost federal funds
A Trump executive order launched refugee resettlement efforts into chaos. Advocates have turned to Albany to help bring stability.
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Corrections officers in Ogdensburg and statewide continue prison strikeGovernor Kathy Hochul offered a deal last Friday to get COs back to work, but many corrections officers say it doesn't address the real problem.
Governor Kathy Hochul offered a deal last Friday to get COs back to work, but many corrections officers say it doesn't address the real problem.
How does it feel to be involuntarily committed? NY advocates condemn Gov. Hochul planGov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a way to make it easier for authorities to involuntarily commit someone for mental health treatment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a way to make it easier for authorities to involuntarily commit someone for mental health treatment.
The Martuscello Dynasty: Power and Patronage in New York PrisonsAn investigation reveals how Daniel Martuscello’s family weathered one scandal after another on their road to dominating New York’s prison system.
An investigation reveals how Daniel Martuscello’s family weathered one scandal after another on their road to dominating New York’s prison system.
Corrections officers fired as tentative deal fails to end wildcat strikeDOCCS has begun firing and fining corrections officers who have not returned to work as the prison wildcat strike enters its third week.
DOCCS has begun firing and fining corrections officers who have not returned to work as the prison wildcat strike enters its third week.
Sinkhole closes Rt. 56 between Canton/Potsdam and Tupper Lake until end of MarchA sinkhole about 6 ft. in diameter opened up on Rt. 56 over the weekend, closing the main connector between Tupper and the Canton/Potsdam area until March 29.
A sinkhole about 6 ft. in diameter opened up on Rt. 56 over the weekend, closing the main connector between Tupper and the Canton/Potsdam area until March 29.
Fired federal workers are among the guests invited to Trump's speech to Congress
The Trumps and lawmakers from across the aisle have invited guests to Tuesday's joint address, representing some of the administration's top priorities. Here's a look at some of the names on the list.
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China's parliament opens with confidence about the economy despite tariffs, headwindsChina will aim for economic growth of around 5% this year, the same as last year. This comes despite deep domestic challenges and fresh tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S.
China will aim for economic growth of around 5% this year, the same as last year. This comes despite deep domestic challenges and fresh tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S.
Read President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of CongressRead President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress delivered on March 4.
Read President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress delivered on March 4.
Spanish-language rebuttal to Trump's joint address focuses on immigrationNew York Rep. Adriano Espaillat delivered the Democrats' Spanish-language rebuttal to President Trump's joint address, focusing on the president's immigration policy.
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat delivered the Democrats' Spanish-language rebuttal to President Trump's joint address, focusing on the president's immigration policy.
Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift shows, prosecutors sayProsecutors say the majority of the stolen tickets were for Swift's Eras Tour, but the thieves also boosted ones for Adele and Ed Sheeran concerts, NBA games and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.
Prosecutors say the majority of the stolen tickets were for Swift's Eras Tour, but the thieves also boosted ones for Adele and Ed Sheeran concerts, NBA games and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.
From cheers to protests, here's a look inside the chamber during Trump's speechPartisan divisions were on display as Republican lawmakers gave Trump frequent standing ovations, while Democrats sat stone faced, held signs and walked out of the chamber in protest.
Partisan divisions were on display as Republican lawmakers gave Trump frequent standing ovations, while Democrats sat stone faced, held signs and walked out of the chamber in protest.
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Black Gospel Archive fills gaps in gospel music history
The Black Gospel Archive at Baylor University is the world's largest digital collection of gospel music. Now, it wants to collect oral histories around its rare recordings.
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UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine
Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the U.S., British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday as he prepared to host a summit of European leaders.
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Israelis hold a mass funeral for Shiri Bibas and her two sons killed in Gaza
Crowds gathered in Israel for the funeral procession of the Bibas family, a mother and two young sons killed while being held hostage in Gaza. The story of their killing has enraged Israelis, and Israeli government representatives were not invited to the funeral.
Photo of the day
"Participants head up Mt Pisgah at the start of the Saranac Lake 3P event Saturday. It was the 3rd year of the rites-of-spring event that includes 6 legs of pedaling, paddling and poling." Photo: Nancie Battaglia
What does the future of Ukraine look like, 3 years into the war?
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed, more than 10 million people have been displaced, and about 20% of Ukrainian territory is under Russian control.
Artwork of the week
Wolf Meadow, pencil drawing. Artist: Donna Reed, Potsdam, NY
NY Governor won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, another win for President Trump
Mayor Eric Adams emerged as a key ally of President Trump on his immigration crackdown after Trump's DOJ agreed to shelve corruption charges. Gov. Kathy Hochul says Adams will remain in office.
North Country at Work Photo
This week's North Country at Work photo comes from inside mines owned and operated by Witherbees, Sherman, & Company until 1939, then leased and operated by Republic Steel until 1971.
A caption on the photo reads: "Drilling from suspended catwalk in the Clonan 21 area."...
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he will not seek reelection in 2026
The Kentucky Republican has served more than 40 years in the chamber, and became one of the most consequential and divisive legislators in recent history.