Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust and trails organization, is pleased to announce that it hired Torey Patenaude as its first Community Engagement and Outreach Manager, effective September 12. CATS was awarded a New York State's Conservation Partnership … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Expands Community Engagement with New Team Member
Archives for September 2023
Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir Returns to Essex on September 24
On Sunday afternoon, September 24 at 4PM the Essex Community Church will again host the Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir. This ethnically diverse group of musicians under the leadership of Dr. Dexter Criss has brought this uniquely American musical genre to our North Country since … [Read more...] about Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir Returns to Essex on September 24
40th Running of the 90-Miler Set for Sept. 8-10
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 8-10, with over 250 boats and more than 700 paddlers. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from the New York State Department of … [Read more...] about 40th Running of the 90-Miler Set for Sept. 8-10
Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives
Health care providers and the NYS Smokers’ Quitline offer support for quitting New York State’s cigarette tax will become the highest in the nation on Sept. 1. The $1 hike is the first cigarette tax increase since 2010 and changes the tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack of 20 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives