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Technology
The Good. The Bad. The Rogue.
AI agents are here, working for us, being used against us and, it appears, sometimes doing what nobody told them to. What it means for North Country jobs, money and privacy, and what is still unanswered.
15 min read · October 27, 2026
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Community
Halloween poisoning hazards in the North Country: what parents should know
The Upstate New York Poison Center advises families to secure medicines, cannabis, alcohol, batteries and Halloween products, and to call its free 24/7 helpline at 1-800-222-1222 after a possible poisoning.
3 min read · October 27, 2026
Road Safety
Sharing the Road, Risking Their Lives
Four people died in two buggy crashes in New York in less than two weeks this fall, both in broad daylight. What drivers, Amish families and the officials who run our roads each owe the next family on the road.
10 min read · October 27, 2026
Fort Drum
Fort Drum ERDS: How the Army manages excess equipment
The Army’s Equipment Redistribution and Divestiture Site program helps units redistribute or turn in excess equipment, including a Fort Drum operation that processed 16,426 pieces from April through June 2026.
3 min read · October 23, 2026
Fort Drum
North Country winter driving and snow blower safety: what to know
Fort Drum Safety Office courses and New York guidance offer North Country residents advice on winter driving, vehicle preparation and snow blower operation.
3 min read · October 21, 2026
Technology
Two Flaws, Millions of Websites: Inside the PHP Emergency and Why the Web Keeps Ending Up Here
Governments in Europe pulled websites offline Wednesday, and U.S. officials told anyone who can't patch to do the same. Here's what broke, why the internet keeps landing in this spot, and what North Country businesses, churches and town offices should do today.
9 min read · October 21, 2026
Other
Teen driver safety in St. Lawrence County: rules and tips for families
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is urging North Country teens and parents to focus on safe driving during Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 18-24, 2026.
3 min read · October 20, 2026
Fort Drum
Fall foliage on Fort Drum and in the North Country: what to know
Fall color is on display across Fort Drum and the North Country, with recreation access rules, trail information and seasonal updates available for visitors.
4 min read · October 14, 2026
Thousand Islands
Fishing the St. Lawrence River after summer: a fall and ice fishing guide to the Thousand Islands
When the tour boats leave, the St. Lawrence becomes a different river. Here's what's biting in the fall, how ice fishing works, exactly what to bring, how to stay safe, and where to stay, whether you're visiting for the first time or have lived here all your life.
13 min read · October 14, 2026
Fort Drum
Your first North Country winter: a survival guide for Fort Drum soldiers from the South
Never driven on snow, owned a snow blower or felt a February morning at Fort Drum? Here's what to wear, what to keep in your car and how to get through your first lake-effect winter.
7 min read · October 13, 2026
Winter
Are we ready for another North Country winter?
From heating bills and snow tires to lake-effect storms and the first big snowfall, Northern New York is getting ready for another winter. But how prepared are we really?
7 min read · October 13, 2026
Guide
Driving on wet leaves in the North Country: what to know this fall
Wet leaves, farm equipment, school buses, low sunlight, frost and deer can create seasonal driving hazards in Northern New York, according to safety guidance from AAA Northeast, AARP, New York agencies and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
4 min read · October 13, 2026
Underrated Trails
The North Country's Most Underrated Hiking Trails
Skip the High Peaks. These local trails deliver deep gorges, waterfalls, river walks, quiet forests and surprisingly big views much closer to home.
7 min read · September 21, 2026
Fall Guide
10 North Country Waterfalls You Can Visit This Fall
From a cider-mill waterfall minutes from Watertown to a 110-foot showstopper in Oswego County, here are 10 North Country waterfalls worth putting on your fall list.
6 min read · September 20, 2026
The Long Way Home
The Most Beautiful Fall Drive in the North Country? Take the Long Way Home
Start in Watertown, point the car toward Copenhagen, Lowville and Croghan, and spend a fall Saturday eating something local, exploring the backroads and remembering just how much there is to discover in our own backyard.
8 min read · September 19, 2026
Fall
Apple Picking Season Is Here: Where to Pick Apples From Watertown to Syracuse
From small North Country orchards and roadside farm stands to sprawling fall destinations with cider donuts, wagon rides and corn mazes, here’s where to go apple picking across Northern and Central New York this fall.
8 min read · September 19, 2026
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