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A Free Theater Camp for North Country Youth
The camp is free of charge and lunch will be provided for all participants. Those interested should submit an application by July 15 online here. The camp is made possible with support from the Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant. This support ensures the program is accessible to all interested students from the region who have a passion for theater and storytelling. The camp aims to empower youth participants by providing a platform to create their own unique performance piece over the course of the week.
NY weather: Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:59 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 a.m. for St. Lawrence, Franklin and Essex counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 5:59 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a...
NYPA expanding EV stations between Albany and Canada
WHITE PLAINS | The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has expanded upstate fast-charging options in advance of the busy summer travel season, making it easier and more convenient to drive an electric vehicle (EV) on the Northway (I-87) in the Adirondack Park and in the Capital Region. The additional locations extend New York State’s largest fast-charging network and further its efforts to encourage EV adoption and reduce polluting greenhouse gas emissions.
North Country overpass dedicated to fallen New York trooper
SCHROON LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York State Police held a ceremony on Thursday, dedicating an overpass to a fallen trooper. The Trooper Lawrence P. Gleason Memorial Bridge on Charley Hill Road over Interstate 87 in Schroon Lake honors the ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Gleason, who was shot and killed Feb. 11, 2002, while responding to a domestic complaint in Essex County.
Essex County man arrested for threats against President Biden
An Essex County man was arrested Tuesday after threatening to kill President Joe Biden. Secret Service investigations allegedly found that Troy Kelly of Crown Point made an X account, formerly Twitter, that threatened the president. Federal law enforcement officials say Kelly admitted to posting the threat and reaffirmed that he...
‘Check your receipt’ argues Dollar General shopper after employee didn’t honor sale price – they posted pics to prove it
A DISCOUNT store shopper has issued a warning after being mischarged. Roy Decker shared his story in a Facebook status update, noting his mood as “feeling p****d off” at Dollar General. He opened his post with a clear directive for all other customers who pass through the establishment’s doors. “If you go to the Dollar […]
Claims of mismanagement engulf Adirondacks' first cannabis store
ALBANY — Three shareholders in a corporation that opened the North Country’s first retail cannabis store last fall in Essex County have filed a petition in state Supreme Court accusing the shop’s majority owner and his general manager of mismanaging the business, failing to follow proper bookkeeping procedures and violating state regulations.
Kennelly is new Democratic pick for county judge
LAKE PLACID — The Essex County Democratic Committee last week named Lake Placid attorney Bryan Liam Kennelly as its new candidate for Essex County judge amidst a ballot challenge from the Essex County Republican Party. Essex County Republicans filed an objection on June 14 to Quinn’s withdrawal from the...
NY weather: New York under a tornado watch until Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch at 1 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 8 p.m. for Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch and a Tornado...
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