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The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding residents to take precautions against ticks this summer. Officials recommend wearing long sleeves and insect repellent, checking for ticks after spending time outdoors and keeping yards clear of leaf litter and overgrown vegetation.

The New York State Department of Financial Services has issued new guidelines requiring auto insurers to factor recent state reforms into rate filings. Officials say the changes are intended to reduce fraud, limit costly litigation and help lower auto insurance premiums for drivers across the state.

New York officials are encouraging income-eligible residents to enroll in the Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program. The programs provide monthly discounts on electric and natural gas bills, with state officials estimating another 1.5 million households may qualify for assistance.

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino says President Donald Trump’s endorsement helped propel him to victory in the Republican primary for New York’s 21st Congressional District. Political analysts say the result underscores Trump’s continued influence with Republican voters across the state.

A fire last Thursday evening on Sentinel Road in Lake Placid destroyed a residential building and displaced one person. The resident escaped without injury before firefighters arrived. Crews from Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and Keene responded, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby structures.

Transformative Paths arrives on 106.3 NBZ-FM with real conversations about real life—stress, relationships, choices, and change. Hosted by Wanda J. Carroll, this weekly program blends expert insight with lived experience, delivering practical takeaways listeners can use right away. It’s a fresh, accessible voice for personal growth in the North Country—meeting you where you are, and helping you move forward.

"The Oldies Show with Jerry Crouth" airs every Sunday Morning at 6:00 AM, just before "Worship with Pastor Ric."

While it's been said that imitation is the best form of flattery, stealing intellectual property is quite another thing altogether.  

The city of Burlington is hiring a new police chief, announcing a 12-person hiring committee.

Vermont's least-religious-state status adds to the challenge for a congregation still meeting in a construction trailer five years after a fire.

A Burlington man is being held without bail in connection with a downtown shooting, as police continue to investigate two separate incidents.

The Burlington School District is inviting the public to tour its new high school and technical center, following three years of construction.

A man was killed and an off-duty police officer was stabbed Sunday night after a fight between neighbors in Peterborough, New Hampshire.