(Jun 24, 2026) Democrat Blake Gendebien and Republican Anthony Constantino will face off in November for the 21st district seat in Congress, but Conservative Party nominee Robert Smullen could complicate the race. Also: Elections are a time we think about the changes we'd like to see. We hear from voters in yesterday's primaries about what motivated them to get to the ballot box.

(Jun 24, 2026) Democrat Blake Gendebien and Republican Anthony Constantino won their respective primaries in New York's 21st Congressional District; we hear from voters around the region on what their top priorities are for new representation in Congress; and as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we take a historic look at the job of finding and mapping places.

(Jun 24, 2026) Professional land surveying is one of America’s oldest professions.

(Jun 23, 2026) But the ballot for the general election in November remains unsettled, with Assemblyman Robert Smullen mulling whether to maintain the Conservative Party line.

(Jun 23, 2026) Many voters expressed frustrations with the economy and affordability on primary day, while others shared their fears about the state of democracy.

(Jun 23, 2026) Fifty years ago today, a tanker spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil in the Thousand Islands stretch of the St. Lawrence River. A new documentary tells the story of the 'Slick of '76' in the words of those who lived it. Also: It's primary day, with big congressional races in both parties. Polls are open until 9 pm. Find profiles of each candidate at ncpr.org/election

(Jun 23, 2026) The end of this year’s legislative session saw the departure of more than a dozen state lawmakers, including some longtime Upstate lawmakers who have left their mark on the Capitol; a new documentary tells the story of the oil spill on the St. Lawrence River in the words of those who lived it; and we have a preview of today’s North Country at Work event in Ticonderoga.

(Jun 22, 2026) State officials say large-scale batteries are key to stabilizing the power grid and transitioning to carbon-free electricity. But when battery storage projects have been proposed in the Adirondacks, local residents have been pushing back. Also: The Republican primary for the North Country's congressional district, which is tomorrow, is turning into a test of President Trump's political clout.

(Jun 22, 2026) First-time candidate Anthony Constantino has Trump’s support. Robert Smullen has the support of the state GOP.

(Jun 22, 2026) The Republican primary for the 21st Congressional District is turning into a test of President Trump's political clout; State officials say large-scale batteries are key to stabilizing the energy grid, but small towns in the Adirondacks are pushing back and passing temporary bans; and we take a look at the schedule for a summer concert series at The Mill in Westport.