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The state budget’s been in place for just less than two months, and already there are signs that tax revenues may be significantly lower than expected. Anticipated federal tax reductions later this year may be one of the reasons.Late on a Friday before the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget division released its financial analysis of the new state budget approved in early April.

In the North Country, it’s fairly common for folks to juggle several jobs at a time. But during the five decades of her working life, Saranac Lake native Natalie Leduc wore more hats than most. Just a few of those hats: ski instructor, substitute physical education teacher, rug salesman, lifeguard, swimming instructor, and finally real estate agent.

Heavy and long-lasting rains over the past several weeks have made typical springtime muddiness worse at all elevations. The dry and warm weather expected later this weekend into early next week should help the ground slowly dry out.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been aggressive in bringing online new sources of green energy, like solar, in New York. It’s a part of the state’s goal to get 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

The Lake Placid Film Forum will pay tribute to actor Gene Wilder on Sunday. Wilder, who passed away last summer, was best known for his roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles". He also starred as the title role in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". His co-star in that film, Peter Ostrum, who played Charlie, will talk about his life as a child star, and working with Gene Wilder, after a matinee screening of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" at the Palace Theatre.

The City of Plattsburgh is trying to tackle its depleted reserves, rising costs, and other major financial issues. To get the city back on track, the Common Council has adopted a five-year road map that calls for deep spending cuts and tax increases.

Soldiers earn steady paychecks - and that makes them vulnerable to scams. Some companies convince service members to buy consumer goods on credit and sign on to predatory loans. Freedom Stores, a now-defunct furniture retailer, used that model to target soldiers all over the country.

Humans aren't naturals at tracking smells like dogs, but they can, in fact, track by scent just like dogs. The main difference is humans get better with practice. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager talk about people's sense of smell.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed Tuesday to help defeat the state’s Republican members of the House of Representatives when they are up for election next year.

Last week, North Country Public Radio aired two stories about the Adirondack Park that included a contradiction when it comes to hiking during a wet, muddy season.