New York DEC hosts invasive species expo
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York is trying to get rid of invasive species, and they’re building bridges to make it happen through an expo. It started Sunday at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and continues tomorrow
New York’s ban on addictive social media feeds for kids takes shape with proposed rules
New York’s attorney general on Monday proposed regulations for its crackdown on addictive social media feeds for children, including rules for verifying a user’s age. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, passed last year,
Made in Vermont: Vermont Smoke and Cure
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – You’ve likely seen them in grocery stores, convenience shops or maybe even the airport. Vermont Smoke and Cure meat sticks pack a lot of flavor into a little package. “It’s really great protein,”
Delayed federal funding leaves working seniors in the lurch
BRANDON, VT. (WCAX) – Seniors looking to work in Vermont have been left in the lurch after a federal funding freeze led to furloughs. The organization Associates for Training and Development, also known as A4TD, helps connect
Vermonters urged to report water woes as drought worsens
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – As the now-severe drought worsens across our region, the state is asking Vermonters to report problems. Water woes are also on the minds of leaders in many cities and towns, too.
Wolcott Community Forest trails open to the public
WOLCOTT, Vt. (WCAX) – A snip of the ceremonial scissors and the trails at the Wolcott Community Forest are now officially open. The five miles of trails are located near the elementary school, and part of 735
Staffing shortages persist months after NY prison guard strike
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Nearly 2,000 New York prison guards were fired after an illegal strike earlier this year. Now, severe staffing shortages are proving costly for facilities in our region, like the Clinton County Jail. More
Sewer line replacement to close North Country road
PERU, N.Y. (WCAX) – A road in Northern New York will be closed this week for a sewer line replacement. It’s happening in Peru. Town officials say School Street will be closed from Route 22B to Jenkins
Special election set for New York Assembly District 115
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A special election is now set to fill the New York Assembly seat vacated by Billy Jones. Gov. Kathy Hochul says it will be held to coincide with the general election on Nov.
Martha Stewart adopts 2 Vermont rescue horses
EAST DORSET, Vt. (WCAX) – Two rescue horses from Vermont are now settling into their new home with Martha Stewart. On Friday, the businesswoman and TV personality rescued Friesians “Ulysses” and “Stewart” from the Dorset Equine Rescue.