Best Adks Podcasts (2025)

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Final NYS legislature bills, Accessible ADK parks, Plattsburgh Renaissance Faire 29:12

1d ago29:12

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(Jun 2, 2025)By NCPR News

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Walls Between Waters: Art, History, and Transformation in Ticonderoga 33:55

1d ago33:55

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What happens when history, art, and community transformation converge on six brick walls in Ticonderoga, NY? In this episode of ADK Talks, we sit down with Nicole Justice Green, Executive Director of the Essex County Land Bank, to explore the story behind Walls Between Waters—a bold new mural project and public event that’s turning once-vacant buil…

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New York Democrats on GOP House spending bill, NY Parole Board findings, Schroon Lake Library Bookstore, Parishville Arts in the Park 28:42

4d ago28:42

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(May 30, 2025) Democrats in New York continue to criticize the House-passed bill that slashes funding for social services; a recent study of New York's parole board found that it is about a third less likely to release a person of color on parole than a white person; Last weekend, the volunteer-run 'Friends of the Schroon Lake Library' Bookstore op…

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Ogdensburg child care center, Dana Fast remembrance, North Country at Work 29:14

5d ago29:14

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(May 29, 2025) The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority has rejected all the construction bids for its child care center, which has been in development since 2021; we remember Dana Fast, a Holocaust survivor who lived in the Adirondacks until her death earlier this month; and in today's North Country at Work story, we speak with the only tattoo art…

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277. Malta, Mile Marker and Mine Kill 1:46:33

5d ago1:46:33

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This Week on the Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: Tim, Evan, Corey, Alex, Jasan and Jaimen join as we preview the Summer Battle Royale. Evan recaps the DisCap & Unified Beerworks present the Malta Memorial driven by Innova and Corey and Jaimen tell us about their weekend at 501 playing the Sunstein Open at 501 and Mile Marker. Jasan gives us a rule…

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Rural airport funding, Clinton County housing, book review with Betsy Kepes 34:16

6d ago34:16

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(May 28, 2025) President Trump wants to cut funding for rural airports, like those in the North Country, by 50%; new initiatives in Clinton County want to make it easier to develop more housing; and NCPR book reviewer Betsy Kepes reviews a book from an Adirondack naturalist.By NCPR News

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SNAP cuts, North Country spellers at national bee, this month's night sky 33:28

7d ago33:28

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(May 27, 2025) New York food banks say more people are looking for food assistance, and that cuts to SNAP, included in the recently passed House budget, would make things a lot worse; two North Country students will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which kicks off today; and astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue is in the studio to share what's…

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Episode 173 - Wicked Ulster County with author AJ Schenkman 1:26:38

11d ago1:26:38

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Welcome to episode 173! With Tad off chasing tumbleweeds out west, I’m holding down the fort with historian and author A.J. Schenkman, who joins me to talk about his book Wicked Ulster County. We’re diving into the wild side of local history—think gangs, thieves, shady characters, and scandalous tales that once rocked the Hudson Valley. Oh, and the…

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More ProcellaCOR in the Adirondacks, NYS hit hard by 'big beautiful bill'; record-breaking catfish, Akwesasne dirt track racing is back 29:08

11d ago29:08

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(May 23, 2025) Two more Adirondack lakes will be treated with an herbicide to kill an invasive plant this summer; New York officials say the state is disproportionately affected by President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” that House GOP members passed on Thursday; a Jefferson County man caught a state record-breaking catfish earlier this month; and, …

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New Plattsburgh police chief, Glens Falls revitalization, Farmer mental health 29:26

12d ago29:26

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(May 22, 2025) The Plattsburgh city council installed Jarrod Trombley as its new police chief last week, and some residents expressed concern over past workplace misconduct allegations against him; locals in Glens Falls hope the opening of a new event and market center called The Ed signals a fresh start for the city; and for Mental Health Month, w…

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276. Flexing and Warming Up for a Battle Royale 2:12:01

12d ago2:12:01

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This Week on The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: Jaimen, Corey, Jasan, Alex, Randy, Tim and eventually Evan join and, since we’ve run out of time the last few weeks, we start with an update on the last 3 SkipAce events and find out who made it into the Final 3 in our Guillotine League. There was also a lot of Disc Golf to talk about. Starting with…

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Kneading Change: How Triple Green Jade Farm is Rising Together 42:59

13d ago42:59

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What do you get when you cross a farmer, a baker, an educator, and a cooperative visionary? You get Dan Rivera of Triple Green Jade Farm, a transformative force in the Champlain Valley of the Adirondacks, where loaves rise, soil sings, and rural dreams ferment into something real. Join us for a warm and hearty conversation with Dan, the wood-fired …

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ADK hill renamed, Hochul apologizes to Seneca Nation, Cold War spy novel 31:02

13d ago31:02

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(May 21, 2025) A hill in the Adirondacks has been renamed to honor a family of 19th-century Black settlers; Gov. Kathy Hochul called the residential boarding school system "sanctioned ethnic cleansing" when she apologized to the Seneca Nation yesterday; and North Words host Mitch Teich speaks with former Adirondack Life Magazine editor Chris Shaw a…

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North Country Medicaid cuts, Hochul to visit Seneca Nation, Kitty O'Neil 30:55

14d ago30:55

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(May 20, 2025) State and local leaders are warning that Medicaid cuts included in Trump's policy bill will have outsized impacts on the North Country; Gov. Hohcul is visiting the Seneca Nation in western New York today to apologize for the state's role in an former Indian school; and Kitty O'Neil gives us an update on what's happening on the North …

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Massena dam signing, Plattsburgh cycling program, ACW teen anthology 29:45

15d ago29:45

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(May 19, 2025)By NCPR News

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New Heights with Katherine Langan Snodgrass 56:37

16d ago56:37

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In this episode, we break down what it takes to hunt an animal that lives where the earth meets the sky. BC native, Katherine walks us through the years of near-misses: the storms that pinned her down, vertical shin-scrapers and winds that’ll slap the optimism right outta ya - and of course, the humbling truth that goats don’t care how badly you wa…

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Cabin Comfort with a Vintage Vibe: Inside Northwood Cabins in Tupper Lake 58:01

17d ago58:01

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we’re heading to Tupper Lake, where we sit down with Brian Burns, the owner, with his wife Renee, of the beloved Northwood Cabins. Located along Route 30, a stone's throw from the heart of Tupper Lake and the glistening waters of Raquette Pond, Northwood Cabins is not just a place to rest your head. It's a captivating …

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Episode 172 - Borscht Belt Times with Ron MacCloskey 2:20:32

18d ago2:20:32

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Welcome to episode 172! Tonight, Tad and I take a trip back in time with filmmaker, comedian, and pop culture historian Ron MacCloskey as he shares vivid and hilarious memories from the golden days of the Borscht Belt. From iconic entertainers to behind-the-scenes stories, Ron brings the Catskills' heyday to life—and proves he’s still very much in …

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Watertown Pre-K budget, oral history project, John Warren, NoCo Honor Flight 28:36

18d ago28:36

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(May 16, 2025) The Watertown City School District is at odds with the child care providers who run its pre-K program. Those providers are calling for residents to vote the school’s budget, which is over $103 million, down; John Brown Lives! is starting an oral history project to track the impact of federal policy changes on local residents; and, No…

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275. The Brotherhood of the Traveling Shoes 2:04:25

19d ago2:04:25

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This Week on The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: In an oversized 275th episode, Corey details his trip to Mighty Gaw XVIII in which a building got demolished, he brought the right number of shoes and survived Kyle's driving. Jaimen, Randy and Alex recap their trip to Maple Hill for the Cosmic Open where Jaimen got there late and played till late, …

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Press-Republican editor retires, Albany prisons hearing, Glens Falls teen art exhibition 33:36

19d ago33:36

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(May 15, 2025) Plattsburgh Press-Republican editor-in-chief Joe LoTemplio reflects on 40 years in local news as he retires; Albany lawmakers held a hearing on the state's prisons yesterday; and artwork created by teens in the southern Adirondacks will be on display at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls through this weekend.…

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Federal funding impacts, Catskills roller derby, Jeff Kramer "metafiction" novel 29:41

20d ago29:41

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(May 14, 2025)By NCPR News

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St. Lawrence County public defenders, tree carbon storage, black fly season 29:48

21d ago29:48

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(May 13, 2025) St. Lawrence County is temporarily combining two offices that handle cases for people who can't afford attorneys; new research from the University of Vermont found that old, dead trees that end up in streams can act as natural climate solutions; and listener Phil Fitzpatrick of Onchiota has some advice to share on how to repel black …

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Stefanik at Ticonderoga, Lake George J1 visas, Budget details, Sackets Harbor poet 31:09

22d ago31:09

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(May 12, 2025)By NCPR News

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Episode 171 - Kyle from Hudson North Cider 2:21:45

25d ago2:21:45

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Welcome to episode 171! Tonight, Tad and I crack open a conversation with Kyle Sherrer, the founder of North Hudson Ciders. We dive into Kyle’s journey building a cider brand that’s not just about great taste—but also about giving back. From trail stewardship to community support, Kyle shares how Hudson North Ciders is raising the bar with voluntee…

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Lake George Land Conservancy: Protecting the Land That Protects Lake George 57:17

25d ago57:17

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In this episode of ADK Talks, we explore the connection between the quality of the water in Lake George and the preservation of its surrounding land. Our guest, Sarah Hoffman from the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC), will shed light on the ripple effect of land conservation on this iconic lake, the Queen of American Lakes. Sarah joins us to exp…

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'Skinny Budget' impact, Volunteerism in the North Country, Crown Point Bird Banding, Watertown City Council investigation concludes, Fort Ti reenactments, John Brown's birthday 34:07

25d ago34:07

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(May 9, 2025) Senator Schumer is sounding the alarm about the impact of the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts in the region; NCPR is starting a new series about volunteerism in the North Country; the Crown Point Bird Banding station is celebrating its 50th season of documenting the spring migration; State Police say no charges will be fil…

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274. I Love My Park Day, Welcome to the Jungle and Volunteer Open 1:36:36

26d ago1:36:36

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This Week on The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: Corey, Evan, Alex, Randy and Jasan join to talk about the week that was in local disc Golf. Corey ran Tuesday Dubs at JPark, Randy and Alex played at Stonykill on Wednesday. Jasan was in the first week of Justin’s Pro League, he also updated us on The Disc Golf Journey Friday League at Greenville an…

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Prison closures impact, North Country at Work, Plattsburgh artisan market 29:47

26d ago29:47

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(May 8, 2025) Dozens of prisons were built in Upstate NY during the boom decades ago, but now the prison bust is impacting rural economies; in today's North Country at Work story, we talk to a couple trying to make a difference amid the Adirondacks' housing shortage by investing in long-term rentals; and the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburg…

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Mohawk trivia night, Massena General Motors site, Chef Curtiss Hemm 31:16

27d ago31:16

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(May 7, 2025) Mohawk students at SUNY Canton celebrated a project they hope makes campus more welcoming for Native Americans with a trivia night last month; redevelopers of the former General Motors site in Massena say it's won a key endorsement that will help find a new buyer; and Chef Curtiss Hemm shares a recipe for eggs that can brighten up any…

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Listening session recap, farmer webinar, ADK artist Andy Mitchell 29:25

28d ago29:25

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(May 6, 2025) Reporter David Escobar has a recap of NCPR and Adirondack Explorer listening sessions about welcoming and belonging in the region; Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a free webinar about how farmers can lower their energy bills; and Adirondack artist Andy Mitchell has a showing opening in Saranac Lake on Thursday, May 8.…

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NY budget update, REAL ID deadline, Darkside Skinny Dippers 31:24

29d ago31:24

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(May 5, 2025)By NCPR News

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Episode 170 - Recovery on West Kill, Rail Road woes, Idiot on Instagram and more! 1:45:05

1M ago1:45:05

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Welcome to episode 170! When you have a cancellation, you crack a hard cider, hit record, and roll with it. This week, Tad and I shoot the sh*t about some wild recent happenings — a tough recovery on West Kill, drama brewing with the Catskill Mountain Railroad, some jackass defacing Horseshoe Bend, and a wildfire lighting up the Jersey Pine Barrens…

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Lake Champlain trout success, Medical Aid in Dying, Clayton spring fest 29:13

1M ago29:13

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(May 2, 2025) Lake trout have been restored to Lake Champlain, bringing an end to a decades-long stocking program; the state Assembly has approved a bill that would allow physician-assisted suicide; and we get a preview of this weekend's Clayton Spring Fest, which will have a focus on climate change.…

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273. A Look Back and a Look Ahead 1:43:00

1M ago1:43:00

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This Week on The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: Randy, Jasan, Corey, Alex, Tim, Jaimen and Evan join as we take a look back. We check if Jasan and Jaimen remember the first time they were on the podcast and get a refresher about how they both discovered Disc Golf. Jasan then turns the tables and gets everyone to ask me a question. Jaimen recounts…

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Gloversville fire, AMR reservation system, Constantinople preview 31:13

1M ago31:13

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(May 1, 2025) Folks in the Southern Adirondack community of Gloversville are picking up the pieces after a massive fire burned several buildings downtown Tuesday night; the reservation system for hikers at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve begins today and runs through the end of October; and the trio Constantinople is bringing the magical sounds of …

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ADK bear awareness, North Country at Work, Kitty O'Neil 33:39

1M ago33:39

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(Apr 30, 2025) As bears emerge from hibernation, we speak with a big game biologist for the DEC about bear safety and what makes the species so mysterious; North Country at Work visits a cannabis farm in Essex to talk to the owners about their first growing season; and Kitty O'Neil from the Cornell Cooperative Extension returns for a conversation a…

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Stefanik gubernatorial bid, Johnsburg senior day, sound quiz 30:57

1M ago30:57

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(Apr 29, 2025) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is reportedly mulling a run for governor next year, and experts say, for a Republican, she has a decent shot; A new committee in the Warren County town of Johnsburg is working to better meet the needs of its aging population; and a listener submitted a recording for a sound quiz.…

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Rt. 56 sinkhole update, prison closure study, naturalist and wilderness guide Ed Kanze 29:51

1M ago29:51

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(Apr 28, 2025)By NCPR News

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Reviving a Legend: The Schroon Lake Department Store’s New Era 49:57

1M ago49:57

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What unfolds when a couple, deeply enamored with the Adirondacks and armed with grand aspirations and remarkable courage, chance upon a dormant legend? In this episode of ADK Talks, we delve into the journey of Amanda and Ryan Ragland, the dynamic couple who breathed new life into the Schroon Lake Department Store — a pivotal part of Adirondack lif…

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Episode 169 - Inside the Woodstock Land Conservancy with Andy Mossey 2:09:45

1M ago2:09:45

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Welcome to episode 169! This week, Tad and I chat with Andy Mossey, the guy making sure nature stays open for business. As head of the Woodstock Land Conservancy, Andy’s all about saving forests, water, and scenic views—basically everything Instagram loves. Come for the conservation, stay for the good vibes. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or sto…

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Lambing in the ADKs, Jimmer Fredette retires, National Poetry Month 29:41

1M ago29:41

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(Apr 25, 2025) NPR's Brian Mann sends a postcard from a Champlain Valley farm in the midst of lambing season; Glens Falls basketball star Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the sport this week; and in celebration of National Poetry Month, we listen to two poems submitted by North Country poets.…

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NY tariff impacts, dairy plant growth and unease, North Country Folk Fest 29:56

1M ago29:56

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(Apr 24, 2025)By NCPR News

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272. Bouncing Around the Room - Hyzer Monthly, SkipAce and Dubs 1:39:09

1M ago1:39:09

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This Week on The Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast: Tim Goyette joins Jasan, Corey, Randy, Jaimen, Evan and Alex. We cover some of the events that happened in the area since the last time we met and one that happened a while ago. Evan recaps his rounds at the 2025 NADGT Exclusive at Wild West Ranch, the Winter battle Royale and teaches us Dubs etique…

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St. Lawrence County SWAT team, Walleye stocking, ONNY preview 29:43

1M ago29:43

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(Apr 23, 2025) St. Lawrence County could join a regional police team that responds to high-risk situations; a new decision from the state Department of Environmental Conservation has people worried about the future of walleye fishing; and we get a preview of the Orchestra of Northern New York's performances in Potsdam and Watertown this weekend.…

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Lake Luzerne library, Stefanik wants school investigated, Plattsburgh women art exhibit 29:40

1M ago29:40

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(Apr 22, 2025) Two years after a drag queen story hour controversy shut down the Lake Luzerne library, new board members and staff are working to rebuild its reputation with the community; North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik wants the U.S. Department of Education to investigate a school district in Saratoga County; and a new art exhibition i…

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Saranac Lake protest, Constitution pipeline, federal public broadcasting funding 30:04

1M ago30:04

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(Apr 21, 2025) Over the weekend, hundreds of people protested in Saranac Lake and Potsdam against President Donald Trump; environmental advocates say they're ready to once again fight a proposed gas pipeline in New York that President Trump wants to revive; and NPR's CEO Katherine Maher speaks about the potential impact of cuts to public broadcasti…

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Episode 168 - Motivational Speaker Tia Banks 2:24:32

2M ago2:24:32

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Welcome to episode 168! This week, Tad and I sit down with Tia Banks — hiker, motivational speaker, and all-around force of nature. From trail-tested wisdom to real talk about resilience, Tia shares her journey of finding strength, purpose, and community in the outdoors. Need a sticker? Shoot me an email or stop by Camp Catskill and grab one! Make …

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Saranac Lake archery, NY prison culture, Superfund challenge, NYS student visas revoked, ADK conditions 31:27

2M ago31:27

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(Apr 18, 2025) Every Thursday, there are free archery lessons at the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club; NYS leaders are promising reforms to the culture in prisons after guards were charged for another beating death of an inmate; a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to stop the enforcement of some state climate laws; Several Un…

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Clinton Community College move, Essex County housing, Tupper Lake restaurant 30:52

2M ago30:52

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(Apr 17, 2025) Officials say Clinton Community College's impending move to SUNY Plattsburgh's campus is a game-changer after fiscal and accreditation challenges; a new program in Essex County aims to help tackle the housing crisis in the Adirondacks by giving people money to build new, long-term housing on their property; and in today’s North Count…

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