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Tonight is the beginning of six days of free concerts in downtown Montreal that will take you all over the world. Nuits D'Afrique is family-friendly and filled with amazing musicians. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

The arrests of three former Bright Beginnings employees comes months after the state suspended the Plattsburgh child care center's license following substantiated complaints of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by staff. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

10 days, four stages, and hundreds of thousands of music lovers. Ottawa Bluesfest kicks off tonight with so much more than blues. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

Extreme heat is rising. New York’s cooling aid isn’t. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

CVPH plans to close the Adirondack Regional Blood Center in Plattsburgh on July 10 and switch blood acquisition to the American Red Cross. While officials say it's a good financial move, employees are worried about the potential impact on patient care. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

New York recently finished its largest upgrade of its power grid in 50 years. Massena and the hydropower dam on the St. Lawrence River are at the heart of it. Officials say it'll save people money on their electric bills. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

Homelessness outreach teams help connect individuals to permanent housing and then assess other needs — like care for chronic medical conditions or help finding jobs. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/g-s72…

A recount of votes in the Democratic primary for City of Plattsburgh Ward 5 councilor will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 at the Clinton County Board of Elections. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

A Plattsburgh family filed a lawsuit last week alleging their daughter suffered abuse while enrolled at the local YMCA's Bright Beginnings child care center. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

A Clinton County jury found Heaven Dashnaw, 35, of Plattsburgh guilty of helping to hide the body of 25-year-old Chloe Henry of Mooers, who was shot and killed by her husband last fall. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

Summer at The Mill in Westport is all about trying something new, with two concurrent music series, comedians, and new art installations. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/535…

The new contract between Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone and the New York State Nurses Association includes raises and protections against artificial intelligence. Negotiations on a new agreement for union members at CVPH in Plattsburgh are ongoing. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

The Rouses Point Stars and Stripes on the Lake Celebration kicks off tonight, June 26, and concludes this Sunday, June 28, with a parade and fireworks at dusk. Read more here 👇 northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

Connor Stone turned his love for pizza into his career. This North Country at Work story follows his journey from farming to starting a pizza food truck in Keeseville. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/535…

Republican Anthony Constantino and Democrat Blake Gendebien won their respective NY-21 primaries Tuesday. GOP Assemblyman Robert Smullen says he'll soon decide whether to remain on the general election ballot on the Conservative Party line. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/536…

50 years ago today, the NEPCO tanker spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil in the popular and touristy Thousand Islands stretch of the St. Lawrence River. Hear about it from the people who lived it. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/535…

The Republican primary for the 21st Congressional District between state Assemblyman Robert Smullen and Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino is turning into a test of President Trump's political clout. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/535…

New York's primary elections are on Tuesday, June 23. NCPR is here to help with our 2026 North Country Election Guide. Find profiles on NY-21 candidates, answers to our questionnaire and how and where to vote at ncpr.org/election.

Democrats Diana Kastenbaum and Alissa Ellman are running in the primary for New York's 24th Congressional District. They both say they'll support whoever wins their party's nomination next week against Republican incumbent Claudia Tenney. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/535…

On Wednesday, the United Way of Northern New York is hosting a community food drive at the Walmart in Potsdam from 8 am to 2pm. They’re collecting food and hygiene items that will be distributed to all the food pantries in St. Lawrence County. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/535…