Cigarette use among adults living with a disability or experiencing mental distress is significantly higher than the average smoking rate for adults. A regional initiative is working to reverse this trend. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC), a joint initiative of The … [Read more...] about Smoking Rates Higher for People Experiencing Mental Distress
Archives for December 2025
Harlem Student’s Journey from No College Plan to PhD with Brilliant Pathways
Young people choose their college for all manner of reasons. Shameka Shoemaker needed a school with dependable transportation back to her family home in case she ran out of money for food. In episode four of The Blueprint, a Brilliant Pathways podcast, Shoemaker shares how she … [Read more...] about Harlem Student’s Journey from No College Plan to PhD with Brilliant Pathways
Heart Network Welcomes New Tobacco Project Coordinator
The Heart Network has announced the hiring of its new tobacco project coordinator. Hanna Schneider stepped into her new role in October. As tobacco project coordinator, she helps The Heart Network work with partners and healthcare providers to implement evidence-based tobacco … [Read more...] about Heart Network Welcomes New Tobacco Project Coordinator
Adirondack Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications and Support for Generous Acts Program
Community organizations are encouraged to submit grant applications to Adirondack Community Foundation’s Generous Acts program, which will distribute close to $1 million in 2026 to address basic needs, educational and career pathways, and economic vitality in the Adirondack … [Read more...] about Adirondack Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications and Support for Generous Acts Program
Tickets Now Available for The Wild Center’s Wild Lights
2025-2026 season features new experiences and musical soundtrack Tupper Lake, N.Y. – The Wild Center is excited to announce that Wild Lights is returning for its sixth season, opening on Fri., Nov. 28. The evening experience transforms The Wild Center’s 115-acre campus into a … [Read more...] about Tickets Now Available for The Wild Center’s Wild Lights