Special prosecutor appointed in death of man beaten by state corrections officers
ALBANY — New York’s attorney general appointed a veteran district attorney Thursday as a special prosecutor in the death of a man who was beaten by state ...
Employers must now offer paid medical leave during pregnancy
ALBANY (AP) — Pregnant New Yorkers will be entitled to at least 20 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a law that ...
Sally Jean Poirier
Jeffrey A. Beamish
Jeffrey A. Beamish, 74, of Saranac Lake, passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his immediate family. His ...
Despite world events, Christmas gives us hope
On this oftentimes dreadful planet, it is hard to imagine how the words “Peace on Earth” have any true relevance anymore. To many people on this Christmas ...
Straw poll, Dec. 17-23
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Cold hard truths
Almost every guy my age knows at least a few things about General J. Pershing. One was he was often referred to as “Black Jack.” Another is he was the commander ...
Nomadic homebody
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Thank you for a successful Uniting to Combat Hunger campaign
To the editor: The VFW Auxiliary Post 3357 would like to thank our wonderful community for participating in the Uniting to Combat Hunger Campaign by donating food ...
Celebrating a winter wonderland
Thank you, Saranac Lake
Celebrating health successes in Franklin County
When it comes to improving community health, rural and under-resourced areas like the North Country face an uphill battle — but thanks to strong partnerships, ...
