Amtrak and CN agree to upgrade Adirondack line during spring suspension
The Adirondack rail line will be suspended for 6 weeks this spring. During that time, Amtrak and CN have agreed to upgrade the train tracks.
This Weekend in the Adirondacks: Bug season is here
Some snow and ice remaining at highest elevations. Docks installed at nearly all boat launches. Popular areas will be busy this weekend.
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The wilderness comes alive along a trail run to Clements Pond in the AdirondacksThis time of year, the Adirondack wilderness fills with sights and sounds of spring, like wildflowers, peeping frogs and singing birds.
This time of year, the Adirondack wilderness fills with sights and sounds of spring, like wildflowers, peeping frogs and singing birds.
North Country at Work: Handing down the Birch Store in Keene ValleyA mother and daughter on passing down, and taking over, the family business
A mother and daughter on passing down, and taking over, the family business
North Words: that time a car and a plane raced against each other in the ADKSDescribing the feeling of flight is near impossible. But Aurora Pfaff captures it well in her exploration of air travel through the Adirondacks.
Describing the feeling of flight is near impossible. But Aurora Pfaff captures it well in her exploration of air travel through the Adirondacks.
Contentious vote set for Tuesday on Massena Public Library fundingPolls are open Tuesday, May 21 from noon to 8:00 pm at the Massena Community Center at 61 Beach Street.
Polls are open Tuesday, May 21 from noon to 8:00 pm at the Massena Community Center at 61 Beach Street.
Police: Croghan man, boy injured in Raquette Lake house explosionPolice say Joshua R. VanDyke, 34, and a 3-year-old suffered severe burns and are in stable condition.
Police say Joshua R. VanDyke, 34, and a 3-year-old suffered severe burns and are in stable condition.
At least 4 people are killed in Houston after a severe thunderstorm passed through
Across the city, power lines and trees are downed, traffic lights are out and glass is scattered across downtown. About 900,000 customers were left without power early Friday.
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Israel recovers the bodies of 3 hostagesThe three were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila and Yitzhak Gelernter. Israel's military said they had been killed by Hamas militants when they attacked a music festival on Oct. 7.
The three were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila and Yitzhak Gelernter. Israel's military said they had been killed by Hamas militants when they attacked a music festival on Oct. 7.
Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressurePresident Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.
President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.
Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidatedMore than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced intense anti-union messaging from Mercedes in the run-up.
More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced intense anti-union messaging from Mercedes in the run-up.
This wholesome banger from a group of Irish kids is the spark you needA shot of pure joy to start off the weekend: a charming video of kids from Cork, Ireland, rapping about finding and following their creative voice.
A shot of pure joy to start off the weekend: a charming video of kids from Cork, Ireland, rapping about finding and following their creative voice.
Biden is set for the Morehouse graduation. Students are dividedAhead of Biden's address at Morehouse, students share their frustrations
Ahead of Biden's address at Morehouse, students share their frustrations
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Watch: Matt Bullwinkel "We Changed Our Mind"
Check out this original tune by Potsdam's Matt Bullwinkel, he's also part of NCPR's Underscore Project. You may hear his instrumental music during our news programs.
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The NFL responds after a player urges female college graduates to become homemakers
Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs urged female graduates to embrace the title of "homemaker" in a controversial commencement speech. The NFL says he was speaking "in his personal capacity."
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that strikes climate change from state law
Under the new law, climate change will largely disappear from state statutes. Critics say the move ignores the risks of climate change facing Florida, including rising seas, flooding and extreme heat.
Photo of the day
"NCPR on the Wild Atlantic Way! Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland." Photo: Dylan and Cassandra Van Cott, Saranac Lake.
Israel has no plan for Gaza after Hamas rule, the Israeli defense chief says
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's harsh public critique of Israel's war strategy set off a political firestorm that could threaten Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power.
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Georgia appeals court will review decision on Trump case DA, bringing another delay
The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments after former President Trump appealed a decision allowing Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on the criminal case involving him and others.
North Country at Work Photo
This week's North Country at Work photo shows road construction workers putting up curbing for a sidewalk. It was taken in Ogdensburg circa 1880.
Photo courtesy of the Ogdensburg Historian's Office.
You can find more work photos from around our region at ncpr.org/work.
Migrants claiming asylum can be allowed into the U.S. Here's how it works
Asylum rules in the U.S. paired with millions of cases backing up immigration courts are causing a major headache for the country.