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Moriah's NY Forward grant seeks public input

Which projects to be submitted for consideration to the State will have the most transformative effect on downtown Port Henry? — MORIAH| What projects would make the biggest difference on Moriah’s Historic Main Street? The Town of Moriah Local Planning Committee (LPC) is inviting residents, business owners, and other community members to share their opinions through a new online survey.

Moriah, NY · 2d

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15 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Lake Placid, New York

A visitor walking along Main Street in Lake Placid sees reminders of the Olympics almost everywhere. There are displays recalling the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games, buildings associated with the athletes who competed here, and the speed skating oval beside the high school. With Mirror Lake just below the shops and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the village, it is easy to understand why generations of competitors have been drawn to this part of Essex County.

Lake Placid, NY · 5d

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Moriah Chamber welcome new director

MORIAH | The Moriah Chamber of Commerce has welcomed aboard a new executive director, and if she has anything to say about it, the Chamber will start to see noticeable development and a wider reach. Megan DuShane, a North Country native, picked up the baton this past September, and is eagerly looking to a brighter future for the local businesses fighting the good fight.

Moriah, NY · 2d

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Burlington police chief pick draws scrutiny over discrimination claims

Accusations of gender discrimination in past jobs, complaints about a murky selection process and concerns about timing so close to elections shadowed City Council's appointment of Anthony Geraci as Burlington's next police chief . Councilors approved Geraci, who led departments in New York, in a 10-2 vote Nov. 9, but not before a range of objections from Democrats. Ward 6 Councilor Becca Brown McKnight raised concerns of “institutional sexism,” saying workplace allegations of gender discrimination against Geraci had not been thoroughly investigated by the mayor or hiring committee. "About a year and a half ago, I confirmed somebody onto a city committee who turned out to have a troubling background in terms of how he treated women," said McKnight, a Democrat. "Instead, I chose to go along with the flow, to move things along and to be polite. And at that time, I didn't do enough to dig deeper and ask the right questions. And that was the wrong choice, and I own that, and now I'm trying to do better." Our picks for you, every Sunday: Sign up for Free Press Selects for a pick of good pieces, plus insights into how we do our work. Free every week.

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NYDOT announces nearly $5M for Essex, Clinton county roads

PLATTSBURGH | With incoming nor'easter weather due before Thanksgiving, New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez stood in front of two of the state's big plow trucks in Plattsburgh and announced funds for Harsh Winter Paving. The North Country DOT Region 7 manages over 3,000 lane miles of state roads in some of the most rural regions of New York. State road rebuilding projects will invest $2 million in Clinton County and $2.6 million in Essex County.

Clinton County, NY · 1d

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Homelessness Rises in Chittenden County, Drops Across Vermont

There was a slight uptick in the number of homeless people in Chittenden County this year, as well as a troubling increase in the number of homeless children across Vermont. That’s according to the Point-in-Time Count, a snapshot of the number of homeless people identified across the state on one night in January. A report analyzing the count was released by a coalition of homelessness advocates on Tuesday.

Chittenden County, VT · 2d

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Traveling from coast to coast: Students from Western states choose Vermont

Roughly half of UVM’s class of 2028 students come from outside New England. The incoming class represents approximately 47 states and 28 countries.Different U.S. regions have perceptions of New England and Vermont culture; four students who moved to Burlington from Western states explored how their perceptions of Vermont and New England were affirmed and challenged by attending UVM.

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New York Veterans Are Restoring an Old Air Force Base’s Santa Statue

Plattsburgh Air Force veterans are giving a the iconic Santa atop a B-47 aircraft a festive makeover.

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Officials to break ground on new Plattsburgh YMCA building

A ground-breaking ceremony on the future location of Plattsburgh YMCA is happening Thursday night.

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New bocce ball courts open at Plattsburgh park

Four dedicated bocce ball courts are open at Plattsburgh's South Acres Park, with a ceremony on Friday morning.

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Middlebury reacts to the 2026 midterm election results

In the late evening and early morning of Nov. 3 and 4, the majority of the 2026 midterm election results came in from national and local news outlets. In the Senate, the Democratic Party flipped seven seats blue, taking the majority of seats with 54 Democrats to 44 Republicans. In the House of Representatives, the Democratic Party flipped 41 seats blue to gain the majority of seats in the House with 252 Democrats to 161 Republicans.

Middlebury, VT · 1d

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North Elba, Lake Placid continue updating Land Use Code

The Town of North Elba and the Village of Lake Placid continue efforts to amend the existing Land Use Code. — LAKE PLACID | The Town of North Elba and the Village of Lake Placid continue efforts to change how land-use and building-code violations are enforced — through civil penalties rather than criminal prosecution.

Lake Placid, NY · 19h

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Assemblyman Cashman celebrates "First Gen Day" at North Country colleges

“As a first-generation college graduate, being able to celebrate fellow first-gen students and recognize the work these incredible faculty and staff perform every day is especially meaningful,” Assemblyman Cashman said after visiting all four colleges in the 115th Assembly District. PLATTSBURGH | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) visited all four colleges in the 115th Assembly district to celebrate First Generation College Graduate Day, recognized nationally on Nov. 8.

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Cashman attends Small Business Hearing in Albany

ALBANY | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) attended a legislative hearing in Albany Tuesday morning on the impact and effectiveness of economic development programs that were funded in this year’s state budget. “Throughout the duration of my recent municipal tour, I have been able to sit down and speak...

Albany, NY · 2d

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Colchester school board discuss possible new graduation requirements from the state

COLCHESTER — The Colchester school board met Tuesday, Nov. 3 to talk about new state graduation standards and upcoming budget work. Due to the legislature’s passage of education reform law Act 73 in 2025, the state board of education is mandated to have uniform statewide graduation requirements. The graduation requirements will likely begin to go into effect for next year’s high school freshmen, the class of 2031, but go fully into effect for the class of 2033.

Colchester, VT · 1d

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Winooski residents raise concerns over horse-and-carriage plans

Winooski's newly-opened Sugar House Hotel wants to offer horse rides around the meadow in the Casavant Nature Area. But a lot of residents aren't on board.

Winooski, VT · 2d

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Lafayette City Council rejects proposed new downtown AI bar

The Lafayette Council met late into the night on Tuesday, and in the end, members voted down a new high-tech bar in downtown Lafayette. The decision came down amid concerns about safety in the downtown area. The owner had planned to use artificial intelligence bartenders to staff the club.

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Stuck in Vermont: The First Musical at the New Burlington High School

The past six years were bumpy ones for the students and staff of Burlington High School. In 2020, the pandemic shifted students to remote learning. Later that fall, the New North End campus closed due to PCB contamination, and BHS moved into a former Macy’s department store downtown. The...

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Empty offices linger in downtown Burlington as work habits change

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The effects of the pandemic can still be seen in empty offices across Chittenden County, especially in downtown Burlington, where the vacancy rate remains above its pre-pandemic level. A firm that tracks real estate says there was a 6.9% vacancy rate in Burlington’s central business district...