Story of the Day

(Nov 4, 2026) Republican Anthony Constantino declared victory in a tight race against Democrat Blake Gendebien. The St. Lawrence County farmer didn't concede in a district Elise Stefanik won by 24 points two years ago. Also: Incumbents won handily in state-level races.

(Nov 3, 2026) While the voters are out making their decision, we take a break from politics and dress up as colonists. Fort Ticonderoga continued its 'Real Life Revolution' series of reenactments last week with a lesser-known skirmish between the young Continental Army and the British. Also: A child in Lewis County has died from measles, the first such death in 30 years in New York.

(Nov 2, 2026) A big issue in the race for governor has been the state of Upstate New York's hospitals. Many are facing closure or consolidation after federal changes to the Medicaid system. We look at how Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman would address the problem differently. Also: More than 45,000 people in the North Country voted early, as early voting is becoming more popular across the country.

(Oct 30, 2026) We profile the race to replace Ken Blankenbush in the state Assembly. He's retiring after 16 years representing the Tug Hill Plateau and much of St. Lawrence County. Also: Some Halloween vibes. Kids and adults gathered at a church in Canton to share ghost stories.

(Oct 29, 2026) We take a deeper dive into Republican Anthony Constantino's campaign for Congress. He's run a combative race, attacking his opponent Blake Gendebien and some Republicans, and arguing Democrats are destroying New York State. Also: Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman made a swing through the Southern Tier in the last days of the race.

(Oct 28, 2026) Our look at the North Country's races for seats in Albany continues. In the 113th Assembly District in Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs, Democratic incumbent Carrie Woerner and her Republican challenger Allen Caruso agree that affordability is the district's biggest issue. But they have different ideas on how to tackle it. Also: Republicans are trying to cut into Democrats' control of the State Senate.

(Oct 27, 2026) We take a deeper dive into the campaign of Democrat Blake Gendebien, who's running for Congress in the district that includes most of the North Country. He's selling himself as a moderate candidate who can flip the district blue after more than a decade with Republican Elise Stefanik in Washington. Also: Crews battled a wildfire in the central Adirondacks across 20 acres over the weekend.

(Oct 26, 2026) Republican Heather Scribner is facing Democrat Colleen Maxwell in the campaign to replace Robert Smullen in NY's 118th Assembly District. Also: New York eliminated cash bail for most misdemeanor and non-violent offenses six years ago. Yet it remains a political flashpoint, including in this year’s governor’s race.

(Oct 23, 2026) After starting the season with a win last weekend, the Adirondack Thunder hockey team celebrated its fans at an event in Glens Falls. It was a reminder of the region's strong hockey heritage. Also: In the race to represent the 49th State Senate District, Republican incumbent Mark Walczyk takes on Democratic challenger Cassie Robbins-Forbus.

(Oct 22, 2026) Timber frame construction built the North Country's historic barns and Great Camps, and it's popular with second homeowners today. North Country at Work takes us inside the shop of a timber framer in the Southern Adirondacks. Also: Schools in Indian Lake and Lowville were both victims of swatting hoaxes that shut down the school day.