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Category: MLJ Forum Series
Overdose Epidemic | Mountain Lake Journal Forum
In this special episode, we focus on the overdose epidemic in New York, particularly the rising threat of drugs laced with fentanyl and xylazine, leading to a record number of overdose deaths in the state in 2022. Our guest panelists discuss the impact of xylazine on overdoses, the services and initiatives offered by St. Joseph’s…
Send your questions for the Aging Together in NY Forum
In partnership with New York’s public media stations, Mountain Lake PBS is addressing issues address social isolation among older adults with a new initiative, “Aging Together in New York.” Mountain Lake PBS will record a community forum on Friday, May 12 at 1 PM exploring issues important to seniors with a panel of experts, including…
Bridging the Digital Divide
The on-going efforts to get better cell phone and high-speed internet coverage to every corner of New York State. Two years ago, Governor Cuomo came to the North Country to announce a third round of state money, $500-million in all, to extend broadband to every last mile of New York. And while there has been…
MLJ Community Forum: Dairy Farms in Crisis (FULL FORUM)
With milk prices dropping for a fourth straight year dairy farmers are feeling the pinch, and many small family farms are struggling to survive. This week we bring together farmers, dairy industry experts, and our community to address what’s needed to keep family farms here in the North Country in business. The price farmers get…
Dairy Farms in Crisis: A Community Forum
As dairy farmers struggle through their fourth year of low milk prices, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for small family-owned farms to make a living. Many farmers say the price they’re getting for their milk is less than what it costs to produce. As milk prices continue to fall due to a global oversupply and lower…
Chasing the Dream – Rural Poverty in the North Country (FULL BROADCAST)
Northern New York is inching dangerously close to having 50% of its families struggling to afford their basic needs. They are friends, neighbors, and co-workers who have jobs, but are still having a tough time getting by. Hardworking families are having to choose between paying for food or rent, child care or keeping their car…
Chasing the Dream: Transportation
For those with easy access to transportation, it is easy to forget what a difficulty the lack of a car can be in a region where work, shopping and basic tasks are dependent on being able to get around. We speak with one mom who faces long journeys on foot, regardless of weather just to…
Constitutional Convention Forum
Election Day may still be months away but many political leaders and watchdog groups in Albany are gearing up for a debate over a referendum question that’ll be on the ballot this November that supporters say could improve how state government works, and that opponents fear could make unnecessary changes to the New York State…
Constitutional Convention Bonus Clip
More from our forum on the possible constitutional convention in NYS.
Community Forum with Rep Elise Stefanik
We invite you to watch the full forum in its whole broadcast live by Mountain Lake PBS. The broadcast will be aired again on Sunday at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. For a transcript click here. #StefanikForum
