(Oct 21, 2026) New York's Wildlife Action Plan acts as a blueprint for the state's conservation efforts for the next decade. The latest version was just released. Reporter Michael Livingston spoke with its lead author about which critters are most in need of protection. Also: Jefferson County residents are pushing back against a proposed solar farm in Hounsfield.

(Oct 21, 2026) People in Jefferson County are pushing back on a proposed solar farm in Hounsfield that’s supposed to help the state meet its renewable energy goals; New York has updated its blueprint for conservation efforts for the next decade; and we’ll get to know Michael Livingston, NCPR's newest reporter based in the Southern Adirondacks.

(Oct 20, 2026) Data show dozens of municipalities have passed moratoriums on the technology. But experts say they're needed to upgrade New York's aging grid.

(Oct 20, 2026) The plan acts as a blueprint for the state's conservation efforts for the next decade. NCPR spoke with it's lead author to learn which critters are most in need.

(Oct 20, 2026) As Election Day approaches, we're looking into the legislative races in St. Lawrence County. Republicans hold a supermajority, but Democrats hope to ride a possible blue wave. Also: Moratoriums on new battery storage projects are popping up all over the North Country, but energy experts say the technology is crucial to upgrading New York's aging grid.

(Oct 20, 2026) Cuts to SNAP, data center development, tariffs on Canada, and immigration enforcement are playing out in this year's local elections.

(Oct 20, 2026) Moratoriums on new battery storage systems are popping up in towns all over the North Country, but energy experts say they're crucial to upgrading New York's aging grid; in the upcoming midterm elections, Democrats are challenging Republican incumbents on St. Lawrence County's legislature; and astronomer Aileen O’Donoghue is in the studio this morning with a map for t...

(Oct 19, 2026) In this episode of Adirondack Selections, Emily Russell and Dr. Curt Stager discuss squirrels of different colors.

(Oct 19, 2026) Early voting for the mid-term elections starts on Saturday. We preview the race to represent the 114th Assembly district in the eastern Adirondacks, where incumbent Republican Matt Simpson faces a challenge from Democrat John Gunther. Also: We hear from protesters at this weekend's No Kings rally in Watertown.

(Oct 19, 2026) Protestors gathered at No Kings rallies across the North Country over the weekend, with a focus on midterm elections; we dig into the race to represent the 114th Assembly District between incumbent Republican Matt Simpson and Democrat John Gunther; and we learn why squirrels come in all those colors in this week’s Adirondack Selections.

(Oct 19, 2026) Republican Matt Simpson is facing Democrat John Gunther in the race to represent the 114th NYS Assembly District.

(Oct 18, 2026) The fourth round of nationwide protests against the Trump Administration focused on getting out the vote.

(Oct 16, 2026) Greens Corner Solar Project has already received state approvals and would span 800 acres near Watertown.

(Oct 16, 2026) A recent Siena poll found a tight race between the two major party candidates running to represent the North Country's main congressional district. Five percent of respondents opted for a write-in candidate who's not on the ballot. We ask the pollster why he was included. Also: State and local officials gathered in Canton yesterday to celebrate the demolition of the Midtow...

(Oct 16, 2026) "Upstate" follows Audrey as she moves to Northern New York to buy a bookshop during the COVID lockdown.

(Oct 16, 2026) In a recent poll for NY-21, 5% of respondents opted for a write-in candidate who's not on the ballot; the remains of Continental soldiers who died in the Battle of Valcour Island were laid to rest in Saratoga County, 250 years after the conflict; and we check out a spooky festival in the Champlain Valley, along with other events on the community calendar.

(Oct 16, 2026) While the independent write-in candidate says his campaign has momentum, a Siena pollster says he's unlikely to spoil things for the on-ballot candidates.

(Oct 15, 2026) A judge cited an 18th-century treaty to strike down a Biden Administration rule that restricted many indigenous students born in Canada from applying for financial aid.

(Oct 15, 2026) Mohawk students won a big legal victory regarding their ability to get financial aid in college. A judge upheld indigenous people's cross-border rights under the Jay Treaty. Also: Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman made a rare North Country stop in Queensbury yesterday, where he said he would slash taxes and energy costs if elected governor.

(Oct 15, 2026) Our Town Theater Group, based in North Creek, is presenting its fall production, "The Savannah Sipping Society," at venues across the Adirondacks this weekend.

(Oct 15, 2026) Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman was in the North Country Wednesday. He said New York is the among the highest-taxing states in the nation.

(Oct 15, 2026) Akwesasne Mohawk students recently won a big legal victory regarding their ability to get financial aid at colleges and universities in the U.S.; we meet a woman in Rouses Point who has found a way to give academically minded kids a competitive outlet; and we'll get a preview of how an all-volunteer theater company in North Creek plans to put on their comedic fall production th...

(Oct 15, 2026) Cold temperatures could bring some light snow as low as 1,000 feet, with as much as an inch or two of accumulation above about 2,500 feet by Saturday morning.

(Oct 15, 2026) Former Jeopardy contestant Kiersten Brown helps organize international academic competitions for students. She says they're a special way to give kids the chance to shine.

(Oct 14, 2026) Residents along County Route 25 are concerned that more accidents will happen unless there are safety changes.