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(Oct 2, 2026) Finding a job isn't the easiest journey, especially as a young person. In today's North Country at Work story, we meet a woman who helps high schoolers start their careers off on the right foot. Also: Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James spoke this morning after Hochul appointed James as a special prosecutor in the alleged gang rape case at Cornell University.

(Oct 1, 2026) New York is scrambling to build new renewable energy projects to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. One state authority, the New York Power Authority, now has a majority ownership stake in a huge solar project slated for Canton. Also: The two candidates for New York’s 21st Congressional District may not face off in a debate before the election.

(Sep 30, 2026) A highly regarded election forecaster has changed its rating of the NY-21 race from "solid" to "likely" Republican for the first time in several years. The Cook Political Report says Democrats have a path to victory, even if it's narrow. We hear from an analyst about how the publication rates races for Congress.

(Sep 29, 2026) Advocates in the Adirondacks are concerned that federal rollbacks on power plant regulations will hinder the region's recovery from acid rain. Also: Two new housing projects are in the works in Tupper Lake, as the region tries to solve its affordable housing problem.

(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. The New York News Publishers Association is holding a series of fact-checking seminars to help. Also: The second case of measles in the North Country this year was confirmed in Lewis County.

(Sep 25, 2026) Paddling solo in a kayak has often seemed inaccessible for many people with physical disabilities. We join a group of adaptive kayakers in the Adirondacks, where some creative equipment is helping them get out on the water. Also: The cost of tariffs is squeezing New York businesses and consumers in hidden ways.

(Sep 24, 2026) Debates have been a critical element in American politics since our nation's founding. But there hasn't been one in the North Country's congressional district in six years, and so far, no debates between Anthony Constantino and Blake Gendebien are locked in before Election Day. Also: The single largest remaining set piece from “Star Trek: The Original Series” now has a permanent home in the Adirondacks.

(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 people vaccinated. Also: Residents in Beaver River on Stillwater Reservoir are raising the alarm about their lack of road access.

(Sep 22, 2026) NCPR got more than 400 responses to our survey about the race to represent New York's 21st Congressional District. We break down what you want to hear from Republican Anthony Constantino and Democrat Blake Gendebien. Also: Governor Hochul says New York is moving forward with regulations on artificial intelligence, but new laws will also be necessary.

(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 conflict between neighbors over litter on the trail and traffic spilling over to regular roads. Also: Two people died in a UTV crash over the weekend.

(Sep 18, 2026) The days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler. Our reporter Richard Haller clings to the last of summer with a stroll through a nature sanctuary along Lake Ontario. Also: The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will stay open after announcing it was on the brink of closure.

(Sep 17, 2026) City of Plattsburgh residents will vote this November on whether to revise the city's charter. Members of the commission that reviewed the document say it's important for determining how the city can move forward. Also: Massena's town board voted against a 6-month moratorium on a controversial data center.

(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 project back to the Adirondack Park Agency for a final decision. Also: A top Republican is standing with New York sheriffs as they challenge a new state law prohibiting collaboration with ICE.

(Sep 15, 2026) The Rail Trail connecting Tupper Lake and Lake Placid has become one of the Adirondacks' biggest attractions. A Saranac Lake man with cerebral palsy is on a journey to walk all 34 miles of it. Also: Half of New York’s households are now eligible to receive discounts on their monthly utility bills thanks to an expansion of the state’s energy affordability program.

(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 making a permanent home in the Adirondacks. Also: The ferry connecting Cape Vincent to Wolfe Island in Canada is planned to be purchased and restored.