Dan Stec nets Conservative Party backing for NY-21 special election
By Times Union
Conservative Party backs State Sen. Dan Stec for NY-21, to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik. GOP chairs will decide the nominee.
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New York grapples with economic fallout from U.S.-Canada tariff dispute
By Times Union
North Country Chamber leader Garry Douglas looks ahead to rebuilding economic ties and restoring cross-border cooperation with Canadians.
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Trump’s policies impact research and education programs in the North Country
By Mike Lynch
Paul Smith's College and Trudeau Institute leaders concerned about federal funding cuts for science and research
How US-Canada political tensions are impacting Adirondack tourism
By Tim Rowland
Canadian travel cancellations start adding up to economic loss for Adirondack businesses
With Stefanik’s departure, a fight for NY-21 congressional seat
By Times Union
Special election looms as race for North Country seat heats up
Unpacking the potential candidates for Stefanik’s seat in New York’s 21st District
By Times Union
Speculation increases as special election looms
Stefanik tapped to serve as UN ambassador, leaving open Rep. seat
By Times Union
NYS Assemblyman Billy Jones eyed as potential candidate
New York’s constitutional amendment sparks heated debate among Adirondack residents
Understanding Proposition 1: The Controversial Equal Rights Amendment before voters on Nov. 5
The strange shape of Senate District 47
By Phil Brown
In North Country Public Radio’s blog the In Box, Brian Mann describes the proposed redistricting of the New York State Senate as a naked power grab by Republicans (click here to read his post). He writes that the plan “is really designed to do one simple thing: maintain a fragile GOP majority.” He points out that…
Little testifies at corruption trial
By Phil Brown
The big story in Albany these days is the corruption trial of Joseph Bruno, the retired majority leader of the state Senate, and among those testifying this week was Betty Little, the state senator whose district includes most of the Adirondack Park. The New York Times reports that the trial has shed light on the…