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We've had some outstanding weather, but colder spots last night dipped toward the 30s, and this weekend is expected to be wet and rainy, with a chance for thunderstorms. Be prepared for wet weather by bringing along some extra dry clothing, and alternative plans to avoid mud or troublesome water crossings. Mountain streams can rise quickly with locally heavy rains. Watch the weather to avoid the worst of it; and be sure to take shelter during lightning storms. Never be above treeline or on water when you can hear thunder.

The 2018 legislative session ended quietly, as Democrats and Republicans in the legislature failed to agree on major issues and exited the Capitol until next January. Although Governor Cuomo is now leaving the door open to calling them back.

A new report attempts to explain the causes of last year's flooding along the south shore of Lake Ontario.

This may be the perfect Adirondack hike for kids. And there are swimming holes nearby.

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.

If you ask any dog owner about their beloved friend, they'll tell you that their dog is the best at everything. He does the best tricks, is the friendliest, and the smartest of any dogs you'll ever meet. Last Saturday, North Country residents could finally prove their claims at the first annual Dog Show-Off, hosted by the Potsdam Community Dog Park.

NEW YORK (AP) New York City's mayor says he was surprised to learn a children's center in Harlem is caring for 239 migrant children separated from their parents by federal immigration officials.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is drawing fire for her handling of the controversy of children detained separately from their parents on the U.S.-Mexico border.She declined requests for an interview yesterday but a spokesman says she was working behind the scenes to help resolve the crisis.

Lawmakers busily passed bills on the final day of the 2018 legislative session, but as the final evening approached they were unable to reach agreement on many major issues.

Six months after she left office, the former district attorney for St. Lawrence County is still under investigation by a state disciplinary board.