ALBANY — A lawsuit challenging New York’s ban on religious exemptions from vaccinations was dismissed Friday. Read More ⇒
First, a whistleblower revealed that Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo had kept files about abusive priests that he hid from the public. Then leaked recordings showed that he was reluctant to remove a parish priest whom he called a “sick puppy.” Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Legislation designed to help crack down on the endless stream of live telemarketing calls was signed into state law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — New York is joining three other states in appealing a court decision against their lawsuit over a federally-instated cap on state and local tax deductions, otherwise known as SALT. Read More ⇒
PLATTSBURGH — About 50 supporters welcomed Tedra Cobb to American Legion Post 20 on Wednesday for the second of four stops on her “Fighting for Northern New York Tour.” Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Department of Health has confirmed the second death due to a vaping-associated illness in New York state, according to a statement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday. Read More ⇒
QUEENSBURY — Democratic NY-21 candidate Tedra Cobb criticized U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, as a Washington insider who cares more about her corporate donors and helping other candidates than her constituents. Read More ⇒
CANTON — In a last-minute addition to St. Lawrence University’s 17th annual North Country Symposium, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced her $50 billion Rebuild Rural America Act, which she said would prioritize federal investment for rural communities and small towns across the state. Read More ⇒
The president of the United States declared North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik as “A new Republican Star” Sunday morning, Star Wars and Star Trek stars urged fans to donate to Tedra Cobb, Stefanik’s Democratic opponent in the 2020 election, and both candidates saw their Twitter follower numbe… Read More ⇒
After a whirlwind weekend of donations flowing into Tedra Cobb’s Congressional campaign, the Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s New York 21st Congressional district seat raised $1 million in three days, according to her campaign. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — On the House floor, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, has built the record of a Republican maverick: She’s one of the few GOP lawmakers to vote against the party’s sweeping 2017 tax bill, back equal rights for LGBT Americans and support an effort to grant legal status to you… Read More ⇒
ALEXANDRIA BAY — Local officials with questions about shoreline resiliency projects throughout the north country have asked the state how to address their concerns over the timing of financing and construction. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A new state law went into effect Wednesday raising the minimum age for the purchase tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. Read More ⇒
BUFFALO — A law allowing undocumented immigrants access to obtain driver’s license has been upheld in federal court. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — This week, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced annual Solutions to End Homelessness Program funding of $16.4 million for 64 nonprofit organizations and local government entities throughout New York to assist those at risk of becoming homeless or those expe… Read More ⇒
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking input on changes to the state’s list of endangered and threatened species. Read More ⇒
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is warning hikers to avoid trails and mountain summits throughout the Adirondacks this weekend. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — In the latest of the battles between New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Trump administration, a motion was filed to dismiss James’s lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — High winds that whipped the region overnight and as much as four inches of rain made for a messy mix of hazards Friday as trees fell, taking out power for more than 10,000 north country residents. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced that Jefferson and St. Lawrence County communities along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River will receive a combined $60 million in funding from the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. That is the highest alloc… Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — When Ryedell Davis heard the 1.5-mile stretch of elevated highway slicing through this city might be torn down, he had a vision about what could emerge from its dust. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Although the village of Massena wasn’t the recipient of $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding, Mayor Timmy J. Currier says they’ll continue to forge ahead on making downtown more vibrant. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, being recognized Saturday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that vaping products also will be able to be discarded at the more than 200 participating locations statewide for the first time. Read More ⇒
BANGOR — Alfred Snyder and his daughter, Nicole, were sleeping when neighbors kicked down their door and shouted for them to leave their burning home. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — An attempt by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., to quash the Republican cap on state and local tax deductions, or SALT, failed Wednesday. Read More ⇒
With the hope of reducing barriers for the budding cannabidiol (CBD) industry, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has pushed for guidelines for its use from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More ⇒
HUDSON — To some New York legislators, there is an evident disconnect between rural, upstate communities and the federal government. U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, hope to bridge the gap with new proposed legislation they announced Monday. Read More ⇒
The Adirondack Council filed a lawsuit Oct. 7 against the town of Clare in St. Lawrence County over its use of a road through Forest Preserve for an all-terrain vehicle trail. Read More ⇒
QUEENSBURY — Police are trying to identify six adults and two children who were illegally videotaped using a bathroom at Great Escape amusement park last summer, as court records allege videos were shot at numerous other businesses around the Capital District. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — Governors from several Northeast states convened in New York City on Thursday to discuss vaping and marijuana, and how regulations between states in the region can be made seamless. Read More ⇒
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law Wednesday so-called double jeopardy legislation that would weaken presidential pardon powers. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday signed a first-in-the-nation law requiring that plain and conspicuous ingredient labels be placed on menstrual products to protect girls and women and allow them to make more informed purchasing decisions. Read More ⇒
Last week the Adirondack Council issued a statement on acid rain in the Adirondacks, linking increasing pollution from Midwest power plants to a rise in the acidity of clouds here and saying, “It is troubling to see acid rain re-emerge as a threat to the Adirondack Park.” Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — A U.S. District judge has halted the public charge rule from taking effect nationwide. Read More ⇒
A local pro-Trump activist who has repeatedly threatened The Post-Star said in several closed social media groups on Wednesday that a staff member of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, called on him to rally his members and pack a planned town hall meeting in Kingsbury on Friday. Read More ⇒
MARTVILLE — Nine tortoises and more than 20 dogs were seized from a Martville woman after a person looking to buy a pet notified police with her concerns. Read More ⇒
LEE — A Rome woman was arrested this week after she allegedly abandoned her dog and left it in need of treatment for “chronic malnourishment.” Read More ⇒
Francis Sengabo’s office door is like a pendulum, swinging open and closed constantly throughout the day as immigrants and refugees filter in with questions about everything from their visa or green card applications to English classes to the bus pickup schedule. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Vaping has claimed its first life in New York state with the death of a 17-year-old male at the Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. Read More ⇒
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday sued Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, a student-loan-servicing company, alleging widespread mismanagement of a loan forgiveness program for public servants. Read More ⇒
A state ban on fruit, candy/dessert and other types of flavored electronic cigarettes and e-liquids due to take effect Friday has been halted by a state appellate court. Read More ⇒
ONEIDA COUNTY — State police have arrested a Vernon man who allegedly used his cellphone to upload images and videos consistent with child pornography. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — State Sen. Patricia Ritchie, R-Oswegatchie, announced that she recently secured $80,000 in special funding to aid victims of domestic violence in Jefferson, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒
Rep. Chris Collins, a fourth-term Republican from western New York who narrowly won re-election last year despite fighting federal securities fraud charges, resigned Monday in advance of an expected guilty plea. Read More ⇒
State Attorney General Letitia James has sued the franchiser of Dunkin’ Donuts for dragging its feet in dealing with cyberattacks that compromised thousands of customer online accounts. Read More ⇒
LAKE PLACID — The High Peaks area of the Adirondack Park is undoubtedly in the midst of a years-long boom in hikers and visitors to the region. And with that crush of visitors comes a number of problems: parking, safety, search-and-rescue missions, and wear and tear on trails and other resources. Read More ⇒
Like it or not, winter weather is around the corner. Read More ⇒
Like voters across the state, north country residents will have a chance to go to the polls prior to the Nov. 5 election. Read More ⇒
Two federal lawsuits were filed against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Wednesday in the Southern District of New York, one by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and the second by the Legal Aid Society, among other law firms and org… Read More ⇒
The morning after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump over a phone call in which he pressured a foreign leader to investigate a political rival, the White House released a reconstructed memo of the call. Read More ⇒
Some local vaping product shops are closing in the wake of state legislation banning the sale of fruit, candy/dessert and other types of flavored electronic cigarettes and e-liquids, and those that remain expect to experience significant fallout from it. Read More ⇒