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President Donald Trump is set to announce his choice for a new Supreme Court justice, which he's said could eventually result in the reversal of the abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.New York has had legal abortion since 1970, three years before the landmark ruling. But advocates and many Democratic politicians say it's not enough, and it could become an issue in this year's governor's race.

Last week the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold President Trump's travel ban. The ban was issued to prevent people from certain countries from getting visas to enter the U.S. WXXI's Veronica Volk reports on one Rochester family dealing with the repercussions.

Summer is in full swing, with temperatures hitting the nineties over the weekend. Perfect beach weather. The Plattsburgh City Beach on Lake Champlain is a go-to spot for a lot of people. It's a mile long. There's a place to get snacks and drinks, there's a boardwalk, and outdoor grills. Zach Hirsch met some beach goers who were soaking it all in.

Earlier this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new system for state government to respond to requests made under the Freedom of Information law. It would allow citizens and members of the media seeking government documents to go to one online site to request information from multiple state agencies.

Gorgeous hike through bogs, fire tower history, and a vast view as the final payoff.

A state court Thursday handed down a decision in grievances against former St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain. The board suspended Rain's license to practice law for two years, based on its review of complaints of professional misconduct against her.

The first warm, rainy night of spring is the best time to spot this amphibian, while they migrate to forest pools for mating. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss this northern forest native and its curious boreal nuptials.

The leader of New York state's largest public-sector union has compared Donald Trump to Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin, saying the Republican president could have mentored the three despots.CSEA President Danny Donohue denounced the president Wednesday during an appearance with other labor leaders and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The men were discussing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that government workers can't be forced to contribute to unions.Cuomo has repeatedly criticized Trump's policies and decisions but has pointedly avoided name-calling. He sat expressionless during the remarks.Condemnation of the Supreme Court decision was broad among state union leaders, but mostly more moderate.

Immigration officials say they've arrested 40 undocumented immigrants across the state, many of whom had been charged with prior crimes.This announcement highlights a major debate in the immigration policy discussion - who is considered a criminal?

The long, crowded primary campaign to choose a Democratic nominee for Congress from the North Country ended with voting Tuesday. Tedra Cobb of Canton defeated four other candidates for the nomination and it was not close. Cobb won about 56% of the vote. Dylan Ratigan and Katie Wilson were in distant second and third place with about 12% apiece, Emily Martz and Patrick Nelson trailed.Peter Crowley is managing editor of the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in Saranac Lake, and of course was following this campaign very closely. He talks with Marta Foley.