Healthcare bills would be ‘devastating’ to opiate fight, say state and local...
PLATTSBURGH — Efforts to combat the entrenched opiate epidemic will be damaged if the House and Senate health care bills pass without major modifications, say state and local officials.
View ArticlePatients, providers defend Affordable Care Act
PLATTSBURGH — Repeal of Affordable Care Act would devastate North Country healthcare system, say critics
View ArticleFormer addicts, parents share stories at opioid forum
MORIAH – Several things can be done to address the growing opiate addiction problem in the area, those attending a forum at Moriah Central School were told.
View ArticleTri-county library system launches addict resource app
PLATTSBURGH — The fight to combat the North Country’s opiate crisis has gone digital.
View ArticleSuicide prevention resources must be strengthened
It’s been a tragic year for rock and roll fans.
View ArticleFilm, TV specials to highlight opiate crisis this month
PLATTSBURGH | Programming designed to share personal stories, erase stigma
View ArticleCounty legislator candidates underscore broadband needs
SARANAC | Bringing broadband to rural Clinton County, combating the opiate crisis and promoting bipartisanship at the county level.
View ArticleNo drugs New Year's Eve set
TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Neighbors Addressing Drug Abuse (TiNADA) group is hosting a substance-free New Year’s Eve event.
View ArticleTiconderoga going after drug problem
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Town Police Department now has an officer trained as a narcotics investigator.
View ArticleState lawmakers react to budget: ‘This needs to change,’ says Stec
ALBANY | Gov. Andrew Cuomo has introduced a budget he said is the most challenging since 2011.
View ArticleScott delivers State-of-the-State address
MONTPELIER | Vermont Gov. Scott delivered his 2018 State of the State address Jan. 4 highlighting the progress of the past year and strengthening his commitment to growing the economy and making...
View ArticlePlattsburgh chiefs offer divergent forecasts for 2018
PLATTSBURGH | Leaders from Clinton County, the Town of Plattsburgh and the City of Plattsburgh have outlined their visions for their respective localities.
View ArticleGiving tax credits to employers to hire recovering addicts is a good idea
Opiates continue to have the country in a chokehold.
View ArticleState lawmakers chime in on marijuana legalization
PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked state lawmakers to authorize funding for a study that will explore the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state.
View ArticleUnited Way campaign tops $725K
PLATTSBURGH | United Way of the Adirondack Region, a nonprofit that serves residents of the tri-county area, successfully raised $725,272.
View ArticleAddict, city police detective reunite — on happier terms
PLATTSBURGH | It was when she woke up one morning, looked over and saw her child’s father dead beside her, that a slippery slope appeared beneath her feet.
View ArticleDrug overdoses trigger street warning
RUTLAND | Vermont Department of Health officials began warning people who use street drugs to seek a supply of the overdose “reversal” drug naloxone (commercially known as Narcan).
View ArticleSheriff candidates square off at fast-moving debate
PLATTSBURGH | Opiates, overtime and school security dominated discussion of the faceoff between the contenders for Clinton County sheriff last week.
View ArticleStefanik touts growing economy, clinches US Chamber endorsement
BALLSTON SPA | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has clinched a heavy-duty endorsement days before the midterm elections.
View ArticleTreatment facility unveiled
SCHUYLER FALLS | After years of negotiations, meetings, planning sessions and at least one late-night phone call from a state Senator, a new drug rehabilitation facility in Schuyler Falls opened last...
View ArticleJones, Little push for tax credit for hiring recovering addicts
ALBANY | State Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) are calling for the “Recovery in Jobs Act” to be included in the 2019-20 state budget.
View ArticleNew reports on opioids
Members of the Vermont Opioid Coordination Council released their long-awaited progress report.
View ArticleOpioid Council releases report
MONTPELIER | According to Rebecca Kelley, media aide to Gov. Phil Scott, members of the Vermont Opioid Coordination Council released their long-awaited progress report.
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