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Governor Cuomo is condemning racist graffiti spray painted in Saranac Lake a week and a half ago. In a statement Wednesday Cuomo said there is zero tolerance for bigotry and hate in New York. Cuomo is directing the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to help the Saranac Lake Police investigate the incident.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that shopping malls will be allowed to open in New York beginning Friday if they meet certain conditions.

Counties across the North Country are urging people to keep social distancing and wearing masks as new COVID-19 cases pop up across the region.

Clinton County public health director John Kanoza urged residents “not to let their guard down” in a press release yesterday.

A state prison in the North Country is now home to nearly 100 inmates all over the age of 55. Officials say they transferred inmates to Adirondack Correctional because of the low coronavirus infection rate in the North Country.

Advocates gathered near the prison earlier this week and called on Governor Cuomo to grant clemency to the inmates, who they say are at a high risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.

A coalition of government reform groups say the New York State Legislature should consider limiting some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers gained during the pandemic and return, at least remotely, to meeting in session to set policy for the state.

Another major figure in North Country journalism is leaving the business. Ken Tingley has been at the Glens Falls Post-Star for more than 30 years, 21 years as the paper’s editor.

St. Lawrence County is extending its burn ban through this weekend.