Essex County has become the latest county in New York state to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted 1,755 to 1,116 on Tuesday to approve the measure, becoming the first county in the North Country to do … [Read more...] about Essex County OKs Raising Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Products (THE SUN)
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Former Willsboro IGA to See New Life as Makerspace (THE SUN)
A long-shuttered grocery store in downtown Willsboro will see new life as part of a collaborative project between the town, the Nature Conservancy and a start-up makerspace project. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) purchased the 11-acre parcel containing the building from a … [Read more...] about Former Willsboro IGA to See New Life as Makerspace (THE SUN)
State Previews Frontier Town Project (THE SUN)
The public got their first look at the Gateway to the Adirondacks in North Hudson project on Monday when state agencies held an open house-type event to showcase early blueprints for the facility. Plans released last week by the state Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...] about State Previews Frontier Town Project (THE SUN)
North Country Gets $64.9 Million for Economic Development Projects (THE SUN)
The North Country received $64.9 million in state economic development funds on Wednesday. The state aid arrives as part of the Regional Economic Development Council Awards, the annual event when the state doles out millions in grants, subsidies, tax credits and other economic … [Read more...] about North Country Gets $64.9 Million for Economic Development Projects (THE SUN)
Willsborough Hardware Under New Ownership (THE SUN)
Willsboro Hardware feeds business to about 30 local contractors and plumbers — particularly during the summer when the population skyrockets. The business also sees a steady stream of seasonal residents embarking on do-it-yourself projects, with paint always proving to be a hot … [Read more...] about Willsborough Hardware Under New Ownership (THE SUN)