9/30/26: NY-21 shifts to the left, a tiny bit
(Sep 30, 2026) A highly regarded election forecaster has changed its rating of the NY-21 race from "solid" to "likely" Republican for the fi...
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20 of 205 episodes9/29/26: The EPA's air emissions rollback's effect on the Adirondacks
(Sep 29, 2026) Advocates in the Adirondacks are concerned that federal rollbacks on power plant regulations will hinder the region's re...
9/28/26: How to fact-check your news feed
(Sep 28, 2026) It’s harder than ever to determine whether what you see on your social media feed is factual, misleading, or straight-up lies...
9/25/26: Adapting kayaks for anyone's needs
(Sep 25, 2026) Paddling solo in a kayak has often seemed inaccessible for many people with physical disabilities. We join a group of adaptiv...
9/24/26: No debates in NY-21?
(Sep 24, 2026) Debates have been a critical element in American politics since our nation's founding. But there hasn't been one in...
9/23/26: A road for remote Beaver River?
(Sep 23, 2026) The number of measles cases in New York continues a slow but steady increase. The state is launching a campaign to get more p...
9/22/26: What you want the NY-21 candidates to talk about
(Sep 22, 2026) NCPR got more than 400 responses to our survey about the race to represent New York's 21st Congressional District. We br...
9/21/26: A debate over UTVs in St. Lawrence County
(Sep 21, 2026) The St. Lawrence County multi-use trail system is popular for driving UTVs and ATVs in the wilderness. But there’s been tense...
9/18/26: An underdog nature preserve along Lake Ontario
(Sep 18, 2026) The days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler. Our reporter Richard Haller clings to the last of summer with a str...
9/17/26: Changes to Plattsburgh's city charter
(Sep 17, 2026) City of Plattsburgh residents will vote this November on whether to revise the city's charter. Members of the commission...
9/16/26: The latest twist in the Howitzer canon saga
(Sep 16, 2026) A man's plan to test howitzer cannons in Essex County was going to a special legal hearing. But the judge sent the proje...
9/15/26: Conquering the Adk Rail Trail with cerebral palsy
(Sep 15, 2026) The Rail Trail connecting Tupper Lake and Lake Placid has become one of the Adirondacks' biggest attractions. A Saranac...
9/14/26: A new troll is in Tupper Lake for good
(Sep 14, 2026) The trolls at the Wild Center have drawn two million visitors and counting. There's good news: a new troll is coming and...
9/11/26: Remembering 9/11 with a piece of Ground Zero in Potsdam
(Sep 11, 2026) It's the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We talk to a Clarkson alumnus who helped lead cleanup at the si...
9/10/26: A climb up Plattsburgh's War of 1812 monument
(Sep 10, 2026) It's a special weekend in Plattsburgh, with celebrations of the Battle of Plattsburgh, which was a turning point in the...
9/9/26: The vision for a community-owned store in Saranac Lake fades away
(Sep 9, 2026) The Village Mercantile in Saranac Lake was a way to replace the loss of Ames department store without succumbing to Walmart. A...
9/8/26: Ottawa's celebration of African music and culture
(Sep 8, 2026) Efforts to modernize aging infrastructure at the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base are moving forward. The town has been added...
9/4/26: This weekend's eclectic music festival in Saranac Lake
(Sep 4, 2026) A big, free music festival has become an annual Labor Day weekend tradition in Saranac Lake. We preview this year's eclec...
9/3/26: Up in the Adirondack treetops on a high ropes course
(Sep 3, 2026) Millions of people come to the Adirondacks seeking an outdoor experience. We climb into the treetops at a high ropes adventure...
9/2/26: How North Country sheriffs partner with U.S. Border Patrol
(Sep 2, 2026) Even though New York is barring local police from collaborating with ICE, other programs, especially here along the northern b...