U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for increased funding for tick-borne illness research.

MALONE — After a year off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Arsenal Green Park will once again host Summer Fest, on Saturday.

MALONE — Franklin County Public Health is awaiting confirmation on the last reported COVID-19 death, the 17th of the ongoing pandemic.

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center, announced changes to their mask requirements, Tuesday, dropping the need for vaccinated individuals to wear masks outside.

PLATTSBURGH — Canadian leaders are reportedly contemplating steps that could loosen northern border restrictions as early as June 22, news North Country officials embraced with open arms Tuesday.Assemblyman D. Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was among the voices, feeling “our pleas for a pha…

AKWESASNE — In the wake of the state passing legislation in April to legalize recreational marijuana, a cannabis business has sprouted on Route 37 to bring public access to the plant — without the need for a prescription.

MALONE — Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani visited Malone Tuesday afternoon, meeting with local officials over lunch at Donovan’s Steak & Ale on Route 11 and talking about his campaign’s emphasis on deregulation and cutting taxes.

BRUSHTON — Brushton-Moira Central School has been selected as one of the schools participating in a $1.5 million college and career readiness program.