Cara Chapman

4 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Cara Chapman

Fort Ticonderoga officially kicked off its celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary this weekend. Multiple events commemorated the Green Mountain Boys’ 1775 capture of the fort, the first major victory in the American Revolution. At a news conference Friday, Fort Ticonderoga Association President/CEO Beth Hill said it was pivotal because the Americans took control of the British garrison’s cannons. “The Americans didn't have the technology to make their own cannon," Hill explained.

5 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Cara Chapman

There are few things quite like riding a bike. The sun in your face. The wind in your hair. Moving through the world just a little faster than on foot. Cycling Without Age Adirondack Coast is on a mission to bring the joy of cycling to everyone, no matter their age or physical ability. The nonprofit launched in Plattsburgh last year, and recently started its second season.

2 weeks ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Cara Chapman

There’s some big news for the eastern part of our region. Lake trout have been restored to Lake Champlain. The native species was decimated by pollution, overfishing and the invasive sea lamprey. But decades-long stocking and sea lamprey management efforts helped pave the way for a comeback. Rob Fiorentino is the DEC’s regional fisheries manager for northeastern New York. He says this is a big milestone. "It’s not something that happens regularly," he said.

2 weeks ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Cara Chapman

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik rejoined the ranks of House leadership earlier this month following the withdrawal of her U.N. ambassador nomination. She says the focus of her new role as chair of House Republican Leadership is strategy, communication and passing Trump’s agenda. Syracuse University professor Joshua Darr studies local news, political polarization and campaign strategy. He says the role plays to Stefanik’s strengths.

3 weeks ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Cara Chapman

A Washington County man was injured and subsequently arrested in connection with an officer-involved shooting Wednesday. State Police say troopers were looking for 45-year-old Billy G. Cassell III of Kingsbury due to an active arrest warrant. They reportedly found him driving in the area of State Route 9 in South Glens Falls in Saratoga County and attempted to stop the vehicle.