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Bloomingdale students learn about the April 8 solar eclipse

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BLOOMINGDALE — Dozens of little hands shot up as students at Bloomingdale Elementary School asked questions about the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse at a school assembly on Wednesday, March 27. Paul Smith’s College students Emma Gniewek and Wesley Burkit — both seniors and ...

ROOST launches eclipse helpline

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LAKE PLACID — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has established a helpline in preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse to share information and answer questions that may arise in the days leading up to the event. The dedicated phone line (518-621-3682) is available through ...

New York newspapers rally in Albany to save local news

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ALBANY — On Wednesday, March 20, the Empire State Local News Coalition, a statewide advocacy group of more than 150 local news outlets, and elected officials rallied at the state Capitol in support of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The industry-saving bill, sponsored by Sen. ...

Texting now available at statewide Breast Cancer Hotline

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The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program recently expanded its breast cancer hotline capabilities by adding text messaging. People who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are experiencing difficulty navigating the health system, looking for vital community ...

North Country farms receive SOIL loans

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SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack North Country Association recently announced two loans that were awarded through the regional nonprofit’s SOIL Loan Fund. Tangleroot Farm in Essex and Tucker’s Black Angus Ranch in Brushton received zero-interest loans to use toward projects that build ...

New Move Over Law rules took effect on March 27

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ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul last week reminded drivers that New York’s Move Over Law would be expanded to include all vehicles, which will improve highway safety for everyone. Starting Wednesday, March 27, drivers are now required to take precautions, including slowing down and moving ...