News across Greater Plattsburgh

Closing the loop: How community composting builds a more self-sufficient Adirondacks
Composting provides communities throughout the Adirondacks with a full circle of growing healthy foods, without wasting scraps

Great Camp Sagamore’s annual gala raises more than $220,000
The Sagamore Institute raised funding to support its educational programs, events and community experiences

Adaptive kayaking opens Adirondack waters to paddlers with disabilities
Vermont-based program uses specialized equipment to help people with disabilities paddle independently

OurStoryBridge Listens: Fighting for conservation for 30 Years
Rocci Aguirre, executive director for the Adirondack Council, discusses the conservation challenges impacting the Adirondack Park

Adirondack Wild announces 2026 awards
Adirondack Wild will present awards at its annual meeting for stewardship and efforts to protect the wilderness of the Adirondack Park

Law Enforcement Torch Run to honor Special Olympics athletes in Plattsburgh
North Country law enforcement will participate in an event honoring Special Olympics athletes and those lost in the September 11 attacks

Flags on the 46: A tribute to 9/11
Hikers organize a Sept. 11 memorial, with a goal of raising American flags on each of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks

Comings and Goings: Lake George area nonprofits welcome new staff
Three Lake George area organizations welcome new staff and board members to fill specific program areas

Visits from family, heavy rain around the world and other updates
Consistent rain kept Gary Lee's garden watered for the past few weeks and helped prepare plants for the Old Forge Garden Club sale