Corinth Woman Faces Multiple Theft Charges
A 28 year old Corinth woman is facing several charges following multiple theft investigations in Saratoga County. Authorities say Courtney Murray allegedly stole nearly 550 dollars in merchandise from a Wilton Walmart, left two gas stations without paying, and used stolen credit cards for purchases and hotel reservations. She was arrested Saturday and later released […]
Read MoreRexford Man Injured In Cliff Fall
A 29 year old Rexford man was hospitalized Saturday after falling off a cliff in Saratoga County. Deputies say the man was riding a quad near Blue Barns Road when it struck a tree, ejecting him down a steep embankment into a creek. Rescue crews found him with hip and leg injuries. He was taken […]
Read MoreCashman Secures Funding for Honor Flight
Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman has secured 50-thousand dollars for the North Country Honor Flight program. The funding will help cover flight and program expenses for veterans traveling to Washington, D.C. Honor Flight officials say the money is especially important as costs continue to rise. The next North Country Honor Flight is scheduled for this coming […]
Read MoreBlack Bass Season Opens Today in New York
New York’s regular black bass fishing season opens today and runs through November 30. State environmental officials say anglers will find excellent largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing opportunities across New York. Fishermen are reminded to check current regulations, as size and catch limits vary by waterway.
Read MoreBrook Trout Habitat Project Begins in Adirondacks
A major habitat restoration project is getting underway in the Adirondacks. The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Trout Unlimited will replace more than 50 culverts over the next several years in the Moose River Plains Complex. Officials say the work will reconnect 43 miles of brook trout habitat. Road and campsite closures are planned […]
Read MoreFishing Classic Draws Nearly 400 Anglers
Nearly 400 anglers from 11 states and Canada took part in the 40th annual Plattsburgh Rotary International Fishing Classic on Lake Champlain. Organizers say competitors fished for salmon, lake trout and walleye during the three-day event, competing for more than 13-thousand dollars in prize money. Rotary officials called the tournament another successful year for a […]
Read MoreHealth Department Urges Mosquito Precautions
The State Health Department is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes as summer arrives. Officials say mosquitoes can spread serious illnesses including West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Residents are urged to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves, repair window screens, and remove standing water around their homes to reduce mosquito breeding areas.
Read MoreSimpson Criticizes State Budget Increase
Assemblyman Matt Simpson is criticizing New York’s newly released financial plan, saying lawmakers voted on the budget without knowing its full cost. Simpson says the plan raises total state spending to 277 billion dollars, about 9 billion dollars more than legislators approved. He also warned of growing budget gaps and called for reforms to the […]
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