(Oct 1, 2024) As dockworkers at ports around the country begin their strike, state officials say New Yorkers don't have to worry about major food shortages yet; fisheries managers are cautiously optimistic about the increasing amount of wild-born lake trout on Lake Champlain; Saratoga Springs welcomed farmers and their giant pumpkins from across th…

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(Sep 27, 2024) ORDA has authorized improvements at several of the Olympic venues in the Adirondacks; a BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor in Gouverneur is the winner of a state award for her decades of work teaching North Country students how to cook; as fall colors begin to pop in the Adirondacks, we take a hike around Black Pond near Paul Smith's; an…

We sat down with Cassie Crosley to explore the complexities of supply chain risks, particularly within the realm of operational technology (OT). Comprehensive Supply Chain Security - Crosley detailed the various stages in the supply chain—design, development, and fabrication—where both deliberate and accidental abuses can occur. Each stage presents…

(Sep 26, 2024) Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is cosponsoring a bill that would require the federal government to update its strategy for northern border enforcement; a merger between two small school districts in the southern Adirondacks was voted down earlier this week; and we preview magician Leon Etienne and assistant Chelsea LaCongo's performance in …

(Sep 25, 2024) New York state has approved a plan for a company to build a commercial solar development in the town of Canton; we head to the Glenview Preserve in Harrietstown, whose owners are trying to find the balance between "Forever Wild" and the region's growing movement for accessible outdoor recreation; and we listen back to a North Country…

We sat down with Tim Conway and Robert Lee, two leading cybersecurity experts, to discuss pressing issues in OT cybersecurity. CrowdStrike Lessons Learned Tim and Robert began by examining the CrowdStrike incident from July 2024. They highlighted the dangers of over-relying on trusted technology without sufficient testing and verification, and the …

(Sep 24, 2024) Gov. Hochul is declaring a mosquito-borne illness an imminent threat to human health; state officials are continuing the push for a statewide cellphone ban in schools; and a Saranac Lake firm is offering free herbicide treatments to fight the invasive Japanese knotweed plant.By NCPR News

Fall has arrived, which means the Event Safety Summit is right around the corner! In anticipation of this year's event, this episode of The Event Safety Podcast looks back at a few of the many presentations we've featured at the summit over the last ten years (!), including insights from Nathan Vassberg (NASA), Kevin Kloesel (University of Oklahoma…

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This episode dives into OT Cybersecurity and discusses: SCADA, ICS & IIoT Cybersecurity How do we define an OT-related cyber incident? What are the leading standards and guidelines for managing OT Cybersecurity and resilience? Threat intelligence and suitable ISAC models Vendor platform insights and cyber maturity landscape Speakers include: Daniel…

(Sep 20, 2024) Over two months after an EF-0 tornado ripped through parts of Warrensburg and Chestertown, residents are still picking up the pieces; The Autism Alliance of Northeastern New York will host Hari Kondabolu at its third annual fall comedy fundraiser this weekend; Two North Country healthcare providers are getting federal funding to serv…

(Sep 19, 2024) Migrants from India are crossing the US-Canada border in Clinton County and winding up at a bus stop in Plattsburgh; a North Country at Work story on Lowville's fire chief, who's devoted his work and personal life to helping those in crisis; and a preview of electroacoustic duo ARKAI's show at the Recovery Lounge in Upper Jay this Sa…

(Sep 18, 2024) We travel to the inaugural Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities at Paul Smith's VIC; a Peru man faces 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his wife; and we listen back to a story on Farm Aid, the massive benefit concert for farmers that's returning to Saratoga Springs this weekend for the fir…

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(Sep 17, 2024) A new initiative aims to beef up the North Country's health care workforce; about 30 paddlers rallied on Sunday to complete the final leg of the 90-Miler canoe race after it was canceled; and astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue shares what we should be looking for in the night sky.By NCPR News

(Sep 16, 2024) As she moves on as editor of the ADK Daily Enterprise, Elizabeth Izzo reflects on her career so far; a Watertown housing project got funding on the heels of a housing summit held in Ogdensburg; the Essex County Land Bank has put its first home on the market; and, Adirondack Sculptor John Van Alstine has a bronze on permanent display …

(Sep 13, 2024) A look at Camp Santanoni's mobility pilot program through the eyes of a disability advocate; the APA's proposed amendments to the Adirondack Park's master plan; Passenger rail service from New York City to Montreal is back on track after a months-long suspension; and, two-hundred cyclists will ride through Keeseville, stopping at far…

(Sep 12, 2024) Residents in Saratoga Springs honored first responders and veterans on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks; the Plattsburgh city council voted last week to allow two major bus companies to use the former farmers market location downtown, offering another temporary option for where to put a bus stop; and we check in wit…

(Sep 11, 2024) Environmentalists and the Adirondack Park Agency say a carrying capacity study of lakes and ponds is necessary; North Country at Work visits a doggy adventure camp in Queensbury; and a preview of the Lake George Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend.By NCPR News

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In March 2024, the Australian Senate resolved that the Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) be established to inquire into and report on the opportunities and impacts for Australia arising out of the uptake of AI technologies in Australia. The committee intends to report to the Parliament on or before 19 September 2024. More th…

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(Sep 5, 2024) Two green groups from Lake George are ready to move on after a years-long fight over an herbicide; officials in Plattsburgh say the infrastructure left behind by the former Air Force Base there is failing. They want the federal government to do something about it; and, St. Lawrence Valley artists are helping us hang on to summer in a …

(Sep 4, 2024) A former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul was arrested and is accused of being an agent for the Chinese government; One man is dead and two people are charged after a shooting in Plattsburgh; and the sun sets on this year's New York State Fair.By NCPR News

(Sep 3, 2024) Several North Country counties have been approved for disaster aid; a group of Akwesasne Mohawk educators are using dance to teach Adirondackers about Indigenous history; and harmful algal blooms pop up across the state.By NCPR News

(Aug 30, 2024) A Thousand Islands' man keeping the nautical heritage of wooden boats alive; the annual lighting of Adirondack fire towers; United Helpers has purchased a restaurant in Ogdensburg; Tourism to the North Country grew modestly last year; a preview of the Northern Current Music Festival in Saranac Lake.…

(Aug 29, 2024) Schools in the North Country are starting to require students to turn off their phones; campers on an island on Lower Saranac Lake let a fire get out of hand; a young farmer takes over the land in the heart of the High Peaks; a preview of a show at the Salmon River Arts Center in Pulaski.…

(Aug 28, 2024) Cases of a deadly mosquito-borne illness are on the rise in North Country horses; Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin was in the Adirondacks on Saturday for a Democratic fundraiser; and a group of fiber artists in St. Lawrence County is hosting a quilting festival in Wanakena this weekend.By NCPR News

(Aug 27, 2024) The second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail is now open, connecting Lake Placid to Santa Clara; a new mural in Plattsburgh aims to raise awareness about mental health and help reduce the stigma surrounding suicide; and we talk to the Evans Mills Raceway about their new weekly "kartway" races.…

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(Aug 23, 2024) The state is looking for feedback on a plan that aims to conserve more land and water; adultery may no longer be a crime in NYS; Lowville's high school sustained serious damage during recent flooding; we visit a little known gem for birding and paddling near Canton has a special restricted section that's only open for two weeks in Au…

(Aug 22, 2024) The state Department of Environmental Conservation had to euthanize a bear and her two cubs in Old Forge after interactions with people; Clinton County says it now has a plan for one of the buildings Clinton Community College will leave behind when it moves to SUNY Plattsburgh next year; and a conversation with Donna Stoner, who beca…

(Aug 21, 2024) We remember the life of local civil rights activist Alice Green and learn about her work getting Black Adirondackers involved with the state's reparations commission; a North Country at Work profile of a Glens Falls man who's spent his life selling big trucks; and work by North Country artists that considers the value of our region's…

(Aug 20, 2024) The village of Lowville has suffered severe flooding for the second time in less than two months; Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks has appointed its next president; an astronomer stops by to talk about what we can find in the night sky in the next month.By NCPR News

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(Aug 16, 2024) Despite widespread opposition, the CPB is moving forward on a controversial Blind Bay site for its new facility; a nonprofit is using a mobile food pantry to reach remote parts of the Adirondacks; Rep. Elise Stefanik is giving national attention to a Potsdam town board member's disparaging comments against Donald Trump; NY school dis…

In this interview, we sat down with Greg Smith (Head of Global Product and Solution Marketing, Certinia) to get his insights into the stages of data maturity within the AI adoption journey. Greg advices that a key distinction in the nature of data handling between generative and predictive AI. Unlike predictive AI, which primarily analyzes existing…

(Aug 15, 2024) A windsurfer shares his observations on Lake Champlain wind and water conditions; a North Country at Work story on a Sister of Mercy who came to the region in the 1960s; and we get a preview of this Saturday's Adirondack Family Book Festival in Lake Placid.By NCPR News

We speak with Nick McKenzie, CI&SO and Sunil Joshi, Head of Digital & Communication Solutions, APJC, Orange Business about the CISO perspectives in the Asia Pacific Region. #mysecuritytv #bugcrowd For the full interview and to join the series visit https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/bugcrowd-register-to-access/…

(Aug 14, 2024) Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Canton's fire department to thank first responders for their repairs and rescue efforts in the aftermath of last Friday's flooding; the Timbuctoo Institute brings about 50 students of color from New York City up to the Adirondacks each summer; and with the major leagues of fishing returning to the St. Lawren…

Nick McKenzie, CI&SO with Bugcrowd & Sumit Bansal, VP Asia Pacific & Japan, BlueVoyant discuss CxO perspectives on supply chain defence and Third Party Risk Management (TPRM). To join the series visit https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/bugcrowd-register-to-access/ #bugcrowd #mysecuritytvBy MySecurity Media

(Aug 13, 2024) A Fort Drum soldier has been charged with the murder of a fellow soldier; Some St. Lawrence County cannabis shops were raided and shut down; fish advisories tell us what local fish to eat; and remembering David Duff, who died last week.By NCPR News

Unlock the secrets of effective threat management with cybersecurity experts plus representatives from the Hacker community. This series will dive into the realm of cybersecurity and cybercrime analytics as our line-up of hackers and technologists debate the crucial role ethical hacking plays in fortifying digital defences. This includes exploring …

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Hot on the heels of Bugcrowd recently achieving Unicorn status, following their recent USD $102 million fund raise, Bugcrowd's CEO Dave Gerry and founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Casey Ellis outline Bugcrowd’s vision for the future and plans for growth and expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region in 2024/5 and beyond. Dave Gerry has been in …

Prior to Joining Seaco as CIO, Damian Leach held the position of Chief Technology Officer for Workday Asia Pacific and Japan. Prior to his CTO position at Workday Damian spent 13 years in the Banking and Finance industry in Global Technology roles, most recently working for Standard Chartered Bank based in Singapore. Damian led the Digital Transfor…

(Aug 9, 2024) NYS Senator Stec described inmates as the "animals of New York" at a recent prison rally in Fort Ann; several Planned Parenthood clinics are closing in Upstate NY; Saranac Lake hosted a festival in honor of Philippine president Manuel Quezon, a former resident of the village; State officials are warning North Country residents to be p…