A group called Act for America held rallies across the U.S. on Saturday designed to support President Donald Trump and oppose sharia law. In Syracuse, the event turned into a metaphor of a divided nation.

The cool, rainy spring has left a lot of new transplants behind schedule, and perennials that are tender and leggy. They'll welcome the sun and heat, but the resulting sudden growth spurt can be a challenge. Cooperative Extension's Amy Ivy offers some tips for extra care and feeding!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The disabilities community in Plattsburgh is fighting a proposal to end paratransit buses in the city. The service runs by appointment and door-to-door, like taxis for people with wheelchairs and other special needs. It takes them to work, medical appointments, or wherever they want to go.Clinton County officials say the service is too expensive and they want to make it easier for people with disabilities to use the regular bus system, but many aren’t on board with that idea.

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.