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NBZ-FM News - March 24, 2026
A new law requires food stores and retailers to accept cash, the DEC reports that last year's hunting season was the safest on record, the DMV warns springtime is scam time.
NBZ-FM News - March 23, 2026
Allegations surrounding the YMCA run Bright Beginnings Childcare Center have led to firings of top management, MLD electric rates will get annual increases starting in April.
NBZ-FM News - March 20, 2026
Spring starts today and the long range forecast calls for above average temperatures, UVM Health Network has financial advocates available, NYS green laws up utility bills.

Cash Okay

Starting March 21st area stores must allow customers to pay in cash and not charge more for doing so.
Safe Hunting

The 2025 hunting season was the safest in New York's recorded history according to the DEC.
Spring Scams

The NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection warns that springtime can be scam time.
MLD Rates

Electric rates in the city of Plattsburgh are going up next month and each year after that for six years.
Trails and Roads Closed

The New York State maintained limited access roads and snowmobile trails are temporarily closed.

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Burke-Smuggs partnership acquires 2 more ski resorts

Bear Den Partners, the independent ownership group that recently took the helm of Burke and Smugglers’ Notch resorts, has officially acquired two more Northeast ski areas.
North Country man sentenced in deadly drunk driving crash

Police said Joshua Snide was speeding while drunk when he crossed into oncoming traffic in Altona, hitting and killing Theresa Rinn of Mooers.
Booth Brothers plant receives final milk delivery

The HP Hood plant in Barre Town took in its last shipments of milk on Monday, marking the end of operations for what began as the family-owned Booth Brothers Dairy.
Jessie Diggins wraps up storied career at Lake Placid World Cup

Jessie Diggins, the most decorated cross‑country skier in U.S. history, wrapped up her ski career on Sunday in Lake Placid.
Spring temperature swings continue this week

After some seasonable days with temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s, we have some big temperature swings on the way.

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Rubio testifying in trial of ex-Rep. accused of illegal lobbying for Venezuela

Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.
Iran war grinds on amid conflicting messages from Trump and Tehran

Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
What it's like to stand in TSA line during DHS funding fight

Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
How much interest can a $2,500 CD earn in 2026?

A CD account will protect your money and grow your interest. Here's how much you can earn with a $2,500 deposit now.
As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?

"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.