Emily Russell

From prison leadership in Albany down to staff in Dannemora, a series of failures contributed to the 2015 escape. What has (and hasn't) been done to address those failures? northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/519…

From state leadership in Albany down to prison staff in Dannemora, a series of failures contributed to the 2015 escape. Here's what has and hasn't been done to address those failures. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/519…

Jay Cook, who is now Franklin County Sheriff, recalls the moment he shot and captured David Sweat, ending the Dannemora manhunt. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/519…

Long Lake, a town of about 700 people, will inherit the proceeds from the sale of a $125 million Adirondack estate. Locals hope the money is invested and well-managed. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/518…

In April, border crossings from Canada into Ogdensburg and Alexandria Bay were down by more than 31% compared to last spring. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/517…

The U.S. went through a prison-building boom decades ago. But today, many prisons are closing down, and that's hit some economies in rural America especially hard. Hear my story today on NPR ➡️ npr.org/2025/05/07/nx-…

New York has closed more than two dozen prisons in recent decades. Five more could be on the chopping block in the next year. In depth from @ncpr's @EmilyRussellADK --> northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/516…

Important must-read reporting from my friend and colleague Zach Hughes, a journalist at the Anchorage Daily News. Sen. Murkowski, a Republican, saying she is "afraid" in the current political climate. Watch the video. Her tone is worth hearing @adndotcom adn.com/politics/2025/…

A man in his late 50s was reported overdue last Tuesday after hiking Seward Mountain. Ten hours after the search began, rangers found the man at the Ouluska Pass lean-off along the Northville Placid trail. According to the DEC, the man was tired, but in good health.

The @nytimes used reporter Catherine Wheeler's photo and cited her and Amy Feiereisel's ongoing coverage of the ICE deportation, rally, and return of three local children. Local news matters. Support public radio today ➡️ ncpr.org/givenow nytimes.com/2025/04/07/nyr…

President Donald Trump pulled the North Country congresswoman's nomination to become the next ambassador to the United Nations last week, citing the GOP slim majority in the House. North Country Public Radio's Emily Russell breaks down that decision. vermontpublic.org/local-news/202…

In honor of Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus and Transgender Day of Visibility, a Progress Pride flag was raised at DEC headquarters in the Adirondacks today. We'll have a story on @NCPR on Friday.

Today was supposed to be when Rep. Elise Stefanik was confirmed as US ambassador to the UN. But Trump pulled her nomination late last week due to the Republicans’ slim majority. For many in the North Country, the news was met with mixed emotions. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/515…

Three children from Sackets Harbor Central School and their mother were among the seven people detained by federal immigration officials at a Jefferson County dairy farm last week. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/515…

The North Country accounts for 2% of NY's population, yet has 24% of its state prisons. Advocates say closing more prisons is the right move, yet rural communities say it would devastate economies. My story for @ncpr northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/514…

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President Trump has pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to the UN. "With a very tight Majority, I don’t want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise’s seat," Trump said in a statement. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/514…

"With a very tight Majority, I don't want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise's seat."

W.H. is now officially pulling Stefanik's nomination.