Best Plattsburgh Podcasts (2025)

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5/15/25: A lifelong Plattsburgh newsman retires 9:27

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(May 15, 2025) The editor-in-chief of one of the North Country's daily newspapers retired last week after forty years in local journalism. Joe LoTemplio says he's grateful for his sources and Plattsburgh Press-Republican colleagues. Also: As Republicans in Congress move forward with President Trump’s tax and budget bill, some New York GOP lawmakers…

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Prison closures impact, North Country at Work, Plattsburgh artisan market 29:47

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(May 8, 2025) Dozens of prisons were built in Upstate NY during the boom decades ago, but now the prison bust is impacting rural economies; in today's North Country at Work story, we talk to a couple trying to make a difference amid the Adirondacks' housing shortage by investing in long-term rentals; and the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburg…

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Watertown Pre-K budget, oral history project, John Warren, NoCo Honor Flight 28:36

11h ago28:36

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(May 16, 2025) The Watertown City School District is at odds with the child care providers who run its pre-K program. Those providers are calling for residents to vote the school’s budget, which is over $103 million, down; John Brown Lives! is starting an oral history project to track the impact of federal policy changes on local residents; and, No…

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5/16/25: Watertown's pre-K problem 9:14

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(May 16, 2025) The Watertown City School District is at odds with the child care providers who run its pre-K program. Those providers are calling for residents to vote down the school’s budget next week. Also: New York is making it easier for adult learners to pursue a free associate's degree at community colleges.…

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Press-Republican editor retires, Albany prisons hearing, Glens Falls teen art exhibition 33:36

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(May 15, 2025) Plattsburgh Press-Republican editor-in-chief Joe LoTemplio reflects on 40 years in local news as he retires; Albany lawmakers held a hearing on the state's prisons yesterday; and artwork created by teens in the southern Adirondacks will be on display at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls through this weekend.…

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Culturally Responsive Teaching 35:21

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Faculty often struggle to reduce equity gaps and to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion in their classes. In this episode, Courtney Plotts joins us to discuss course design strategies to increase transparency and to allow students to express and share their own cultural identities as part of an inclusive class community. A transcript of this …

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5/14/25: The impact of federal cuts in the North Country 9:23

17h ago9:23

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(May 14, 2025) President Trump's federal funding cuts are having impacts across the North Country, from arts to education to mental health. We talk with orgs that are having to adjust their programs and deal with uncertainty. Also: Some state lawmakers want Albany to better protect food safety as federal agencies are losing funding and staff.…

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Federal funding impacts, Catskills roller derby, Jeff Kramer "metafiction" novel 29:41

12h ago29:41

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(May 14, 2025)By NCPR News

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St. Lawrence County public defenders, tree carbon storage, black fly season 29:48

12h ago29:48

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(May 13, 2025) St. Lawrence County is temporarily combining two offices that handle cases for people who can't afford attorneys; new research from the University of Vermont found that old, dead trees that end up in streams can act as natural climate solutions; and listener Phil Fitzpatrick of Onchiota has some advice to share on how to repel black …

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5/13/25: Old dead trees in streams are reducing climate change 9:48

18h ago9:48

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(May 13, 2025) Science has documented the role downed logs play in capturing carbon in the forest floor. New research in the Adirondacks is looking at how decomposing logs in streams and riverbeds play their own role. Also: State lawmakers are holding a special hearing about New York's troubled prison system tomorrow, amidst increasing violence aga…

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Stefanik at Ticonderoga, Lake George J1 visas, Budget details, Sackets Harbor poet 31:09

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(May 12, 2025)By NCPR News

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5/12/25: Will all the J-1 visa holders make it here? 9:17

1d ago9:17

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(May 12, 2025) Business owners in Lake George are worried the young foreign workers they rely on every summer may get caught up in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Why J-1 visa holders may get held up this summer. Also: Speaking with reporters in Ticonderoga Friday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voiced support for President Donald T…

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5/9/25: Spotlighting the North Country's volunteers 9:57

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(May 9, 2025) Volunteerism is down across the country, yet volunteers still play crucial roles in North Country communities. As we launch a series spotlighting the region's volunteers, we hear about some of the people our listeners told us to profile. Also: Federal cuts in President Trump's so-called "skinny budget" could eliminate popular North Co…

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'Skinny Budget' impact, Volunteerism in the North Country, Crown Point Bird Banding, Watertown City Council investigation concludes, Fort Ti reenactments, John Brown's birthday 34:07

5d ago34:07

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(May 9, 2025) Senator Schumer is sounding the alarm about the impact of the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts in the region; NCPR is starting a new series about volunteerism in the North Country; the Crown Point Bird Banding station is celebrating its 50th season of documenting the spring migration; State Police say no charges will be fil…

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5/8/25: Homes for long-term renters 10:03

6d ago10:03

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(May 8, 2025) Second homes and short-term rentals have gobbled up much of the available housing in the Adirondacks, leaving year-round families with few options. One couple is rehabbing homes specifically as long-term rentals for local Adirondackers. Also: A conversation with the chairman of New York's Republican Party, which is gearing up for a bi…

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Teacher by Teacher 46:29

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During the past decade, public confidence in education has been declining. In this episode, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. joins us to discuss his new book that provides a compelling narrative of the value of education in transforming lives. Chancellor King has a long history of involvement with education. After graduating from Harvard, he acquir…

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5/7/25: Building Mohawk pride and culture at SUNY Canton 9:47

7d ago9:47

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(May 7, 2025) Some Akwesasne Mohawk students at SUNY Canton have been working on a project they hope makes campus more welcoming for Native Americans. It's been working, and they celebrated with an indigenous-themed trivia night. Also: The property in Massena left behind by General Motors has won a national recognition that could help it find a new…

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Mohawk trivia night, Massena General Motors site, Chef Curtiss Hemm 31:16

7d ago31:16

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(May 7, 2025) Mohawk students at SUNY Canton celebrated a project they hope makes campus more welcoming for Native Americans with a trivia night last month; redevelopers of the former General Motors site in Massena say it's won a key endorsement that will help find a new buyer; and Chef Curtiss Hemm shares a recipe for eggs that can brighten up any…

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Listening session recap, farmer webinar, ADK artist Andy Mitchell 29:25

8d ago29:25

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(May 6, 2025) Reporter David Escobar has a recap of NCPR and Adirondack Explorer listening sessions about welcoming and belonging in the region; Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a free webinar about how farmers can lower their energy bills; and Adirondack artist Andy Mitchell has a showing opening in Saranac Lake on Thursday, May 8.…

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5/6/25: In the Adirondacks, how do different people fit in? 9:56

8d ago9:56

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(May 6, 2025) What does welcoming and belonging mean for different people across the Adirondacks? NCPR and Adirondack Explorer asked that question to people at listening sessions this spring in North Creek, Old Forge, and Tupper Lake. We report back on what people said. Also: Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Democratic Governor Kathy Hoc…

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5/5/25: What's it like to grow cannabis in the Champlain Valley? 10:01

9d ago10:01

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(May 5, 2025) Weed's been legal in New York for a few years now. So what's it like to farm it? We visit a young couple in the Champlain Valley that's made cannabis a business. Also: All passengers on US airlines will need a REAL ID document to fly starting May 7.By NCPR News

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NY budget update, REAL ID deadline, Darkside Skinny Dippers 31:24

9d ago31:24

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(May 5, 2025)By NCPR News

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Lake Champlain trout success, Medical Aid in Dying, Clayton spring fest 29:13

12d ago29:13

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(May 2, 2025) Lake trout have been restored to Lake Champlain, bringing an end to a decades-long stocking program; the state Assembly has approved a bill that would allow physician-assisted suicide; and we get a preview of this weekend's Clayton Spring Fest, which will have a focus on climate change.…

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5/2/25: The Lake Champlain lake trout comeback 9:48

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(May 2, 2025) Lake trout disappeared from Lake Champlain by 1900, the victims of pollution, overfishing, and the invasive sea lamprey. Biologists have engineered a remarkable comeback, and now the fish are thriving on their own and stocking efforts are winding down. Also: Fort Drum generates almost $2 billion for the North Country economy, making i…

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Gloversville fire, AMR reservation system, Constantinople preview 31:13

13d ago31:13

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(May 1, 2025) Folks in the Southern Adirondack community of Gloversville are picking up the pieces after a massive fire burned several buildings downtown Tuesday night; the reservation system for hikers at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve begins today and runs through the end of October; and the trio Constantinople is bringing the magical sounds of …

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5/1/25: A permanent reservation system in the heart of the High Peaks 9:33

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(May 1, 2025) If you want to hike to Indian Head or climb Gothics or Upper Wolfjaw, you'll need to have a reservation starting today. The DEC says the system at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve is now permanent after a few years of evaluation. Also: Spring turkey hunting season and fishing for several cool water fish kick off today.…

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Don't Let Email Control You 50:40

13d ago50:40

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One of the challenges facing faculty, staff, and administrators is keeping up with the continuous flow of email. In this episode, Robert Talbert joins us to discuss strategies to efficiently handle email so we can allocate time to other essential tasks. Robert is a Professor of Mathematics at Grand Valley State University and the author of Flipped …

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4/30/25: The mystery of bears 9:18

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(Apr 30, 2025) The Adirondacks are home to a large number of New York's bears. We talk with a bear expert about why they're a fascinating and still mysterious animal, and how people can help keep them wild. Also: State lawmakers say there are still some loose ends to tie up in state budget talks, even though Governor Hochul announced a tentative de…

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ADK bear awareness, North Country at Work, Kitty O'Neil 33:39

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(Apr 30, 2025) As bears emerge from hibernation, we speak with a big game biologist for the DEC about bear safety and what makes the species so mysterious; North Country at Work visits a cannabis farm in Essex to talk to the owners about their first growing season; and Kitty O'Neil from the Cornell Cooperative Extension returns for a conversation a…

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4/29/25: A Stefanik bid for Gov? 9:21

15d ago9:21

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(Apr 29, 2025) It's been more than two decades since a Republican won statewide office in New York. With Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said to be considering a run for governor, we talk with a political science professor about her chances. Also: Gov. Hochul and New York state lawmakers have struck a tentative budget deal. We sort through what's in a…

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Stefanik gubernatorial bid, Johnsburg senior day, sound quiz 30:57

15d ago30:57

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(Apr 29, 2025) Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is reportedly mulling a run for governor next year, and experts say, for a Republican, she has a decent shot; A new committee in the Warren County town of Johnsburg is working to better meet the needs of its aging population; and a listener submitted a recording for a sound quiz.…

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4/28/25: The prisons boom and bust 9:42

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(Apr 28, 2025) Democrats in Albany are looking to close up to 5 more prisons in the next year, in part to alleviate the shortage of corrections officers. We talk to a researcher who studied why New York and two other states account for a third of all prison closures around the US in recent decades. Also: The section of Route 56 that connects Potsda…

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Rt. 56 sinkhole update, prison closure study, naturalist and wilderness guide Ed Kanze 29:51

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(Apr 28, 2025)By NCPR News

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4/25/25: Rebirth and hope on a Champlain Valley sheep farm 9:53

19d ago9:53

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(Apr 25, 2025) Farms are getting busy as the temperatures warm and the Earth springs back to life. On sheep farms, it's lambing season, a time of rebirth and hope and tiny cute baby lambs. as Also: Glens Falls basketball star Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the sport this week.By NCPR News

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Lambing in the ADKs, Jimmer Fredette retires, National Poetry Month 29:41

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(Apr 25, 2025) NPR's Brian Mann sends a postcard from a Champlain Valley farm in the midst of lambing season; Glens Falls basketball star Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from the sport this week; and in celebration of National Poetry Month, we listen to two poems submitted by North Country poets.…

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NY tariff impacts, dairy plant growth and unease, North Country Folk Fest 29:56

20d ago29:56

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(Apr 24, 2025)By NCPR News

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04/24/25: What Trump's tariffs on China mean for New York businesses 9:29

20d ago9:29

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(Apr 24, 2025) New York state is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its tariff policies. Those tariffs could raise prices in the state for everything from clothes to fireworks. Also: the decades-old Mohawk land claim could be settled for good if Congress ratifies an agreement between the Mohawks of Akwesasne and New York state.…

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Critical Teaching Behaviors 39:03

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Student feedback is important to improving teaching, but may not be aligned with evidence-based teaching practices. In this episode, Lauren Barbeau and Claudia Cornejo Happel join us to discuss a midterm student feedback instrument focused on critical teaching behaviors, an AI-assisted tool for analysing the feedback, and strategies for debriefing …

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St. Lawrence County SWAT team, Walleye stocking, ONNY preview 29:43

21d ago29:43

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(Apr 23, 2025) St. Lawrence County could join a regional police team that responds to high-risk situations; a new decision from the state Department of Environmental Conservation has people worried about the future of walleye fishing; and we get a preview of the Orchestra of Northern New York's performances in Potsdam and Watertown this weekend.…

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4/23/25: A boom in dairy country 10:02

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(Apr 23, 2025) The Upstate New York dairy industry is getting a historic jolt. Chobani is building a massive new yogurt plant outside Rome that will increase demand for farmers' milk. Also: St. Lawrence County could join a regional police team that responds to high-risk situations.By NCPR News

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Lake Luzerne library, Stefanik wants school investigated, Plattsburgh women art exhibit 29:40

22d ago29:40

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(Apr 22, 2025) Two years after a drag queen story hour controversy shut down the Lake Luzerne library, new board members and staff are working to rebuild its reputation with the community; North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik wants the U.S. Department of Education to investigate a school district in Saratoga County; and a new art exhibition i…

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4/22/25: Lake Luzerne's library, two years later 9:57

22d ago9:57

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(Apr 22, 2025) Two years after a drag queen story hour controversy shut down the Lake Luzerne library, new board members and staff are working to rebuild the library - and its reputation with the community. Also: Two Democratic lawmakers held an event in Plattsburgh to pressure Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to oppose Medicaid cuts in the GOP's budge…

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Saranac Lake protest, Constitution pipeline, federal public broadcasting funding 30:04

23d ago30:04

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(Apr 21, 2025) Over the weekend, hundreds of people protested in Saranac Lake and Potsdam against President Donald Trump; environmental advocates say they're ready to once again fight a proposed gas pipeline in New York that President Trump wants to revive; and NPR's CEO Katherine Maher speaks about the potential impact of cuts to public broadcasti…

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4/21/25: The return of the Constitution pipeline 10:00

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(Apr 21, 2025) A natural gas pipeline through Upstate New York was thought to be dead. But President Trump mentioned the project in a recent conversation with Gov. Hochul. Environmental advocates say they're ready to fight it again. Also: Hundreds of people hit the streets in Saranac Lake and Potsdam over the weekend for another protest against Pre…

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Saranac Lake archery, NY prison culture, Superfund challenge, NYS student visas revoked, ADK conditions 31:27

26d ago31:27

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(Apr 18, 2025) Every Thursday, there are free archery lessons at the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club; NYS leaders are promising reforms to the culture in prisons after guards were charged for another beating death of an inmate; a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to stop the enforcement of some state climate laws; Several Un…

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4/18/25: Archery practice in Saranac lake 9:39

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(Apr 18, 2025) Every Thursday, there are free archery lessons at the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club. Our Adirondack reporter Emily Russell takes up a bow and aims for the mark. Also: Federal immigration agents detained at least twelve people at a chick hatchery in Jefferson County.

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4/17/25: A couple returns to Tupper Lake and revives a restaurant 9:52

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(Apr 17, 2025) A young couple has revived a once-defunct restaurant in Tupper Lake. We meet the couple behind The Woodshed. Also: Clinton Community College's impending move to SUNY Plattsburgh's campus is official. College leadership says it's a game-changer after fiscal and accreditation challenges.…

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Clinton Community College move, Essex County housing, Tupper Lake restaurant 30:52

27d ago30:52

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(Apr 17, 2025) Officials say Clinton Community College's impending move to SUNY Plattsburgh's campus is a game-changer after fiscal and accreditation challenges; a new program in Essex County aims to help tackle the housing crisis in the Adirondacks by giving people money to build new, long-term housing on their property; and in today’s North Count…

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Inclusive Math Instruction 43:50

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Undergraduate math courses, as traditionally taught, often serve as barriers to entry into many STEM disciplines. In this episode, Aris Winger joins us to discuss strategies that can increase student success and reduce equity gaps in student outcomes in these classes. Aris is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Georgia Gwinnett College. His cu…

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SUNY Plattsburgh student visa revoked, NY prison staff shortage, Adirondack Midstory 33:46

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(Apr 16, 2025) SUNY Plattsburgh officials say they're working to support an international student whose visa has been revoked; our Albany reporters break down how the state plans to address a severe staffing shortage in New York's prison system; and we learn about a new group in the Adirondacks that wants to connect young professionals so they can …

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