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Giant forest megaphone offers innovative nature experience
Students at Paul Smith’s College have created a unique attraction at the Visitors Interpretive Center—an enormous forest megaphone. This innovative installation allows visitors to immerse themselves in the sounds of the Adirondacks, providing a unique and captivating way to experience nature.
Fun and games tackle isolation among senior citizens
Loneliness and isolation in American adults lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. That’s according to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. “Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis that has harmed individual and societal health,” Murthy warns. “Our relationships are a source of healing and well-being…
Richelle Gregory talks Youth Mental Health Services in our Area
Richelle Gregory, Clinton County Director of Community Services joins us to talk about Youth Mental Health initiatives in Clinton County, including plans to open a 24-hour mental health crisis center in Plattsburgh in the coming months, and the creation of a website that coordinates services for Mental Health and Substance Use for young people. Learn…
Youth Mental Health Crisis
The pandemic has taken a toll, forcing many people into isolation for weeks & months, away from work & school, and from our friends and families. The consequences have been astounding, and one of them we’re seeing is the alarming amounts of anxiety, sadness, and depression among our children and teens. The U.S. surgeon general…
Akwesasne’s Artistic Heritage Shines at Juried Art Show
The Saint Regis Mohawk Nation celebrated the talents & creativity of Akwesasne artisans this summer with a daylong show that featured native music, food, demonstrations and handcrafted artwork. Jack LaDuke shows us.
Long-term monitoring of Adirondack lakes reveals impacts of climate change
For decades, researchers have monitored 58 lakes in the Adirondack Park, yielding critical data on the region’s health and recovery of environmental threats like Acid Rain. While many lakes have recovered from past challenges due to regulatory changes, they now show new impacts due to climate change. The Adirondack Watershed Institute at Paul Smith’s College…
Sculptures by David Smith Dance at the Hyde Collection
This summer you may see some large abstract sculptures that helped make artist David Smith famous around the world. They’re at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, New York. The Songs of the Horizon exhibit, however, mostly showcases lesser known and rarely seen pieces inspired by music and dance. The 20th century artist, whose steel sculptures shine…
Seagrass & Microplastic Pollution in Lake Champlain
Dr. Tim Mihuc, Director of the Lake Champlain Research Institute at SUNY Plattsburgh, discusses ongoing efforts to protect seagrass at City Beach in Plattsburgh. He also addresses a study funded by the Lake Champlain Basin Program, which is investigating the presence of microplastic pollution in Lake Champlain. This research aims to understand how plastic particles…
Preserving Rare Sea Grass on Lake Champlain
The City of Plattsburgh is taking steps to safeguard a rare type of seagrass on the shores of Lake Champlain. A grant of half a million dollars is being used to protect this historic and ecologically significant plant species. Efforts to prevent its loss due to factors like erosion and pollution are a key focus…
Senator Chuck Schumer talks “Fend Off Fentanyl Act” in Plattsburgh
New York Senator Chuck Schumer visited CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh to advocate for the FEND OFF Fentanyl Act. The congressional bill is aimed at curbing the influx of illegal fentanyl responsible for countless overdose deaths. Schumer urged the House to work with the Senate in designating fentanyl trafficking as a national emergency. He emphasized…
