Gansevoort Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
A 57 year old Gansevoort woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after Saratoga County investigators say she repeatedly scalded her dog, causing burns and infection. Vanessa R. French was arrested Tuesday. The dog was taken to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter for treatment, while two cats were also removed from the home under […]
Read MoreCashman Highlights Budget Wins for North Country
New York Assemblyman Michael Cashman says the newly approved state budget includes several benefits for the North Country, despite concerns with parts of the spending plan. Cashman pointed to a pause in the electric bus mandate, $12.5 million for Tupper Lake water system repairs, protections for correction officers, and changes to the state’s Tier 6 […]
Read MoreSUNNY Act Clears New York Legislature
New York lawmakers have approved the SUNNY Act, a measure that would legalize plug-in solar panels for homes and apartments across the state. The bill now heads to Governor Kathy Hochul, and if signed, supporters say it could help residents lower electric bills by generating solar power through standard household outlets.
Read MoreFarm Bureau Praises Agriculture Provisions in State Budget
The New York Farm Bureau says New York’s new state budget includes several key wins for agriculture. The group highlighted an extension of a farm investment tax credit, increased incentives for food pantry donations, funding for agricultural research, and $30 million to assist farmers affected by tariffs. Farm Bureau President David Fisher called the budget […]
Read MoreSimpson Opposes State Budget Over Energy Concerns
New York Assemblyman Matt Simpson voted against the state budget, arguing it does not do enough to address affordability and rising energy costs. Simpson criticized renewable energy policies and the loss of farmland to large-scale energy projects, while saying the budget’s delay of the electric school bus mandate and changes to climate policies were positive […]
Read MoreStec Criticizes Delayed State Budget
New York State Senator Dan Stec is criticizing the newly approved state budget, calling it overly expensive and ineffective at addressing rising energy costs and Medicaid spending. Stec did praise several provisions, including a delay of the electric school bus mandate, funding for Tupper Lake wastewater projects, correction officer protections, and reforms to the Tier […]
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Queensbury Vehicle Theft Case
New York State Police say two men have been arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Queensbury. Troopers say 34 year old Donald Blodgett and 48 year old Shaun Symons are accused of stealing a vehicle from Quaker Road in January. Investigators say the vehicle was later found burned and abandoned in Rutland, […]
Read MoreWorker Dies in Fort Miller Plant Accident
A worker has died following an industrial accident at The Fort Miller Company plant in Greenwich. The company says the employee was working on production equipment Wednesday morning when the incident happened. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the worker became trapped while performing maintenance work. Federal workplace safety investigators are now looking into the […]
Read MoreSchroon River Named Top Fishing Stream
The Schroon River has been named one of New York State’s top ten fishing streams by a national fishing magazine. Officials say the Adirondack river supports trout, bass, pike and walleye, with thousands of fish stocked this year by Warren County and New York State. County leaders say improved river access projects are also helping […]
Read MoreLake George Officials Tracking Wake Boat Growth
The Lake George Park Commission plans to begin tracking the number of wake boats visiting the lake this summer as debate grows over their environmental impact. Critics say the larger wakes may damage shorelines, disturb wildlife and affect water quality, while dealers and operators argue education and existing boating laws are enough to address concerns. […]
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