Tedra Cobb, who’s running for Congress in New York’s 21st district, released a reform agenda Tuesday that focuses on taking power away from corporations and their influence in politics.
Agencies that work to combat homelessness in Franklin County will receive more than $85,000 …
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QUEENSBURY — The man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase on the Northway last fall that ended with a crash that killed a well-known Brant Lake businessmen told officers after his arrest that he fled because he was “late for a birthday party.”
By AARON CERBONE
SACKETS HARBOR — If North Country farmers want their voices heard by state lawmakers in New York City, they must travel downstate and meet them in their districts, a New York Farm Bureau official urged Friday.
ALBANY –– In the week since New York officially ended cash bail for many nonviolent criminal defendants, concerns over a spate of anti-Semitic incidents and other recent alleged crimes committed by those released under the law have spurred calls to undo parts of the legislation.
MALONE –– New York must encourage growth, state Sen. Betty Little said in response to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s State of the State address Wednesday.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, and Democratic challenger Tedra Cobb broke fundraising records in the fourth quarter of 2019, with Stefanik pulling in $3.2 million and Cobb $2.05 million, the candidates said in separate news releases issued Wednesday.
By MICHAEL GOOT
By GRIFFIN KELLY
WATERTOWN — A federal appellate court has ruled that the pending sale of Jreck Sub’s assets can proceed, denying a motion to stay the sale brought by the ex-wife of former Jreck principal Christopher M. Swartz.
A recent report from the Adirondack Foundation shows that communities throughout the Adirondack Park struggle with a shortage of child care providers, affordable housing and transportation, and drug addiction treatment options, among other things.
Another Republican has thrown his hat in the ring to compete for retiring state Sen. Betty Little’s New York 45th District seat.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, last week voted against a bill that would have increased the state and local tax deduction from $10,000 to $20,000 for people filing a joint return and hiked the top marginal tax rate.
KINGSBURY — Farmers are taking their own lives at 3 1/2 times the rate of the general population, which U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said is a problem that needs to be addressed.
MALONE –– Cutting two Franklin County Sheriff Department positions could negatively impact all programs offered at the Franklin County Jail and create a dangerous situation there, says Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill.
The unemployment rate in Franklin County rose in November after staying flat for the prior two months, according to figures released Tuesday by the state Department of Labor.
Some fire departments are objecting to a new requirement in state criminal justice laws that take effect Jan. 1 that requires they and other “potential” criminal case witnesses submit to criminal background checks, concluding it is an invasion of privacy.
MASSENA — A decision by Alcoa to terminate life insurance policies for its retirees has resulted in a class action lawsuit against the company.
MALONE –– What’s another year or two of flooding when it’s been decades, right?
ALBANY –– The village of Chateaugay will receive $1 million to help upgrade its wastewater treatment plant through Regional Economic Development Council awards announced Thursday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
MALONE –– The impeachment of President Donald Trump is nothing but a circus, according to Kari Martin of Brushton.
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MALONE –– Joyce Mitchell hasn’t served enough time in prison as far as Terry Rivers of Malone is concerned.
BEDFORD HILLS –– Joyce Mitchell, the former civilian prison employee who pleaded guilty to helping two murderers break out of the Clinton Correctional Facility, could be released from prison early next year.
BOMBAY –– Town Supervisor Christopher Jock called every assessor in Franklin County, and none of them are interested in working in Bombay.
PLATTSBURGH — Speaker Nancy Pelosi and fellow House Democratic leaders announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump Tuesday morning: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
HOBART –– John Lamport limped across the barn that once housed dozens of his cows, gesturing toward the vacant stalls lining the perimeter.
SARANAC LAKE-- Making people aware of all that Franklin County has to offer will now be in the hands of a new organization.
QUEENSBURY — Republican Assemblyman Dan Stec on Wednesday officially announced his candidacy to replace the retiring Sen. Betty Little, triggering a wave of people lining up to replace Stec in the Assembly.
CHATEAUGAY –– A New York City-based real estate investment company is advertising the former Chateaugay Correctional Facility as a possible center for multiple businesses.
MALONE –– No more funny stuff at the Franklin County Fair.
PLATTSBURGH –– Sunrise Adirondacks activists marched through downtown Plattsburgh as snow dusted their yellow beanies and matching signs etched with calls for action on climate change, chanting as they pushed toward congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s office at the Clinton County Government Center.
PAUL SMITHS — Research by Paul Smith’s College professor Lee Ann Sporn and her students shows disease-carrying ticks are continuing to become more common throughout the North Country. At the same time, her research is threatened by a lack of funding from the state and federal governments.
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By ROBIN CAUDELL
MALONE –– The line stretched the length of the coolers as people gripped carts and baskets, waiting patiently to sort through movies stacked in purple boxes with color coded prices ranging from $1.96 to $19.96.
By MICHAEL GOOT
PLATTSBURGH –– Malone Village Police Chief Christopher Premo cannot imagine rape or burglary victims forced to allow defendants back into their home.
WASHINGTON — Federal political candidates will no longer be able to receive campaign contributions from opioid manufacturers if a new bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, is passed.
SARANAC LAKE –– North County Community College is projecting a $330,000 deficit for this year, according to Vice President for Administration & Fiscal Operations Robert Farmer. He says part of the problem is that there is not enough revenue coming in to meet the expenses.
In Thursday’s public impeachment inquiry hearing, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik addressed witnesses’ statements that her committee members were sharing “harmful” theories and received sympathy from committee members and witnesses for social media attacks.
By AARON CERBONE
MALONE –– Franklin County culinary students will soon be cooking up delicious dishes in some new digs.
SARANAC LAKE –– Dale Breault Jr. plans to spend his first several months as superintendent of the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES listening.
PLATTSBURGH –– Howie Hawkins recognizes chances are slim he’ll be the next president of the United States.
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, questioned Gordon Sondland, President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the European Union, about his understanding of why there was a hold placed on aid to Ukraine during Wednesday’s impeachment inquiry.
PLATTSBURGH –– Democratic 21st Congressional District candidate Tedra Cobb said she and her fellow volunteer firefighters responded when the alarm sounded.
The unemployment rate in Franklin County remained flat in October, staying at levels reached early in the spring after two months of increase over the summer, according to figures released Tuesday by the state Department of Labor.
MALONE –– The absentee ballots are counted, revealing results that still must be certified by the state of New York in four Franklin County races that were too close to call on election night.
MASSENA –– Those who know Steven Nadeau, a restaurant owner in this town near the Canadian border, like to joke that his place is internationally renowned. A decade ago, the crispy wings and deep dish pizza were so popular among his northern neighbors that he bought a second cash box for Can…