Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a series of what he calls "aggressive actions" to expand voter registration, saying he wants to "help combat low voter participation" amid "troubling" attempts by the federal government that might restrict voter access. But a nearly century-old voting rights organization said the governor did not go far enough.

The Dannemora prison break happened two summers ago. The escape of Richard Matt and David Sweat from Clinton Correctional Facility and the manhunt that followed continues to echo in popular culture.

The life and career of America's best-known sex therapist takes center stage at the Recovery Lounge in Upper Jay starting tonight. Anne O'Sullivan will portray Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the famous sex therapist and author, at the Upper Jay Art Center."Becoming Dr. Ruth" is a solo show that's sprinkled with impish humor and stories from a tragic childhood. Westheimer fled Nazi Germany as a child, served as a scout and sniper in Jerusalem, and came to America as a single mother. Anne O'Sullivan has portrayed Dr. Ruth Westheimer - who is still going strong at 89 - at three other venues, and says she learns something new about Westheimer's extraordinary life at every performance.

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Colton began as a logging community when the forests of Northern New York held the promise of money. Its logging heyday was at the end of the 19th century. By the time Higley Dam was built in 1913, logging was losing steam, largely because there were fewer and fewer trees to cut. The dam brought electric power to Colton and created Higley Flow.

Federal immigration police say they have arrested hundreds of undocumented people this year in Upstate New York, including the North Country. It's part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. Trump granted broad authority to arrest and deport anyone who's in the U.S. illegally, not just those who have committed a crime. The administration says it's about making the country safer and enforcing the law. But for many undocumented immigrants, it's seen as a terrifying roundup that's tearing their families apart.

The future of the Affordable Care Act is uncertain in Washington, and there are several scenarios under consideration. The latest possible changes could affect New York's relatively healthy health care system.The good news is that the Affordable Care Act in New York is doing quite well, according to state officials. The health insurance exchanges are functioning, with 17 carriers offering plans in 2017. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, at a recent rally to preserve the ACA, said New York has built "one of the best health care exchanges in the country."

Midway through the summer season, there may be some space opening up in the vegetable garden. Maybe there's a row or two where the peas once were, or a patch left empty when the garlic was pulled. Or maybe a a spot just reclaimed from some gone-too-far weeds.Cooperative Extension's Amy Ivy says this is good space and this is the right time to plant something for fall; leafy greens would be a good choice. Think lettuce, kale, arugula, maybe even spinach.

Nuits D'Afrique in downtown Montreal is the biggest African music festival in North America. This year, it's celebrating its 31th anniversary. As with every year, there are dozens of free outdoor shows through Sunday.In 2016, to commemorate its 30th anniversary, the festival wanted to do something special. It brought back one of its first guests, world music superstar Manu Dibango, to give a new generation of young Montreal musicians a chance to share the stage with him.David Sommerstein captured the excitement in this story which first aired last July.

Pendragon Theatre is setting Shakespeare's most popular play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," outdoors at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center starting tonight at 7 pm.Shakespeare's comedy includes fairies, wedding plans, a play-within-a-play, and a love potion all set in an enchanted forest. So, why not take the play into an Adirondack woods?Pendragon's production includes a cast of all ages, live music and even mountain bikes. Audience members need to be able to do a 1/4 mile hike into woods on an uneven and possibly muddy trail. Todd Moe hiked into the woods earlier this week to watch a rehearsal. Director Karen Lordi Kirkham says this is Pendragon's first outdoor production.