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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.

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Patients, providers defend Affordable Care Act

PLATTSBURGH — Repeal of Affordable Care Act would devastate North Country healthcare system, say critics

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Former 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.

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Tri-county library system launches addict resource app

PLATTSBURGH — The fight to combat the North Country’s opiate crisis has gone digital.

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Suicide prevention resources must be strengthened

It’s been a tragic year for rock and roll fans.

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Film, TV specials to highlight opiate crisis this month

PLATTSBURGH | Programming designed to share personal stories, erase stigma

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County legislator candidates underscore broadband needs

SARANAC | Bringing broadband to rural Clinton County, combating the opiate crisis and promoting bipartisanship at the county level.

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No 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.

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Ticonderoga going after drug problem

TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Town Police Department now has an officer trained as a narcotics investigator.

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State 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.

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Scott 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...

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Plattsburgh 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.

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Giving tax credits to employers to hire recovering addicts is a good idea

Opiates continue to have the country in a chokehold.

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State 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.

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United 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.

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Addict, 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.

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Drug 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).

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Sheriff 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.

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Stefanik 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.

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Treatment 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...

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Jones, 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.

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New reports on opioids

Members of the Vermont Opioid Coordination Council released their long-awaited progress report.

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Opioid 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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