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A special drivers license is now required to board domestic flights and enter some government buildings.

Gas prices usually rise this time of year, however, that may not be the case this year.

As the federal government pares down AmeriCorps, about 40 programs statewide will be affected.

The Secretary will be in Saranac Lake attending a an APA conference.

All Counties in the North Country region reported an increase in sales tax collection except Clinton County.

The rabid raccoon is the first animal to test positive for rabies in Essex County this year.

Fifty-Seven canine teams from across the state participated in realistic scenario training.

This week NY Recognizes Air Quality Awareness Week by touting its strict environmental regulations.

A multi agency collaboration resulted in a revised form that outlines patient preferences.

New Federal ID requirements get underway on Wednesday.

The Blue Envelope program is a safety initiative for drivers with autism.

Early last week it seemed like the NY State budget was a done deal...apparently it's not.

The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee reports that older drivers are among the safest on NY roads.

The FishingBooker's List is out and Lake Champlain is well positioned.

The 14th annual "Love My Park Day" is Saturday.

It's tick season and the Clinton County Health Department has some advice to avoid them.

Police were called to a home where an unauthorized stranger was soaking in a hot tub.

A bill that would allow medically aided suicide passed the NY Assembly.

NY State may issue inflation checks to millions.

The Plattsburgh noon Kiwanis Club needs help finding their old gumball machines.

New York State Campgrounds are accepting reservations for the 2025 camping season.

The NY State Health Department said masking requirements have been lifted with flu season over.

Springtime is the start of allergy season for many in our area.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will no longer offer milk testing that duplicates state efforts.

The NY Public Service Commission seeks comments on internet program for low-income subscribers.

Governor Hochul announced Monday evening an agreement on the FY2026 budget has been reached.

The private pod for nursing mothers opens at the Champlain Centre today.

A new plan to interconnect northeast electric regions could lead to lower rates and safer power grids.

A request has been made to designate Plattsburgh International Airport as a port of entry.

Potential volunteer firefighters were recruited this weekend.

The State again received more tax dollars from Washington than sent.

Hikers will have to reserve a parking spot in the Keene route 73 corridor starting Thursday.

The first ever Michigan Fest is coming this summer.

The Champlain Centre will be home to the grant funded pod.

For the first time ever the Town and City of Plattsburgh are working together on a Memorial Day event.

Another budget extender was passed on Thursday.

A national observance celebrated on the last Friday of April.

A bipartisan bill has been reintroduced to fund research to combat invasive species.

A North Country cemetery will participate in the "Caring for your Cemetery Day" this Saturday.

A regular NY drivers license will be limited as an instrument of identification.

No new budget yet and the delay seems to be over policy matters not spending.

Stretch limousine operators are now required to give pre-trip safety briefings.

The state budget was due on April first but no new budget is in place yet.

The Heidrick Funeral Home in Elizabethtown was destroyed early Tuesday morning.

April 23rd is Go Orange Day it's intended to bring awareness to work zone safety.

Collection of federal student loan defaults that were paused are about to start again.

A man last known to live in the Plattsburgh area has been identified as the body found in lake.

People are asked to plant a tree and enter planting in new tracker app.

The flag lowering is to honor Pope Francis

Some consider Earth Day to be the start of the modern environmental movement.

Chateaugay is on the fiscal stress monitoring report issued by the office of the Comptroller.

Thousands of dollars will help fund the College Advancement Scholarship Program.

The annual report on workers compensation fraud in NY has been released by the inspector General.

The Gerber Soothe N Chew has been recalled.

A new poll is the latest to show Governor is unpopular.

Applications are now being received to give low-income New Yorkers air conditioners.

DEC certified the Town of Jay in Essex County as a bronze level Climate Smart Community.

Border crossing numbers for the Champlain port of entry were down for car traffic last month.

Clinton Country DA, Andrew Wylie, reported that a 20 year sentence was given out in a kidnapping case.

Police are looking for a Ticonderoga man who they say has been on the run for several days.

The once fragile lake trout population in Lake Champlain is now considered restored by the DEC.