North Country Public Radio (NCPR)

North Country Public Radio is a regional radio network that is part of National Public Radio, based in Canton, New York. This network, which relies on support from its members, is owned by St. Lawrence University and serves as the NPR affiliate for the Adirondack North Country area of northern New York. The studios are housed in the Noble Medical Building on the university campus.

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UVM research reveals how old, dead trees in ADK streams are a natural climate solution

2 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Emily Russell

If you've ever gone hiking in the Adirondack wilderness, you may have seen old, dead trees that have fallen into streams and are decomposing. That wood has captured and is storing carbon. Researchers from the University of Vermont studied the carbon storage capacity of dead wood in streams in the Adirondacks and New Hampshire and how it can serve as a natural climate solution.
It's graduation season for college students in the North Country

3 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Emily Russell

It’s graduation season in the North Country. Last Saturday, about 800 students from both Clarkson University and SUNY Canton received their diplomas. SUNY Adirondack celebrated about 500 new graduates in Glens Falls on Saturday, while about 180 students graduated from Paul Smith’s College. North Country Community College is awarding pins to new nurses in Malone and Ticonderoga on Wednesday and Saranac Lake on Thursday. The college-wide graduation is this Saturday.
A confluence of observances

4 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Mitch Teich

It’s a challenging column day in the North Words Community Writing Bunker and Donut Shoppe. As you might have surmised from the blitz of Mother's Day mattress sales, social media posts, and Special Offers Sent Directly To Your App (some restrictions apply), it’s Mother's Day. And there are a few important moms in my life who deserve to be recognized for their contributions the world.
Stefanik supports Trump tariff approach, signals advocacy for EAS funding

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.
For this Plattsburgh nonprofit, the joy of biking is for everyone

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.
This Weekend in the Adirondacks: Wet weather continuing through Saturday

6 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | John Warren

John WarrenThis Weekend in the Adirondacks: Wet weather continuing through SaturdayIn the Adirondack High Peaks on Saturday, sunrise will be at about 5:34 am and sunset at about 8:10 pm. The wet weather we’ve experienced all week will continue through Saturday, but much drier and warmer weather is in store for next week. Hypothermia will remain a threat for this weekend however, especially with the cooler weather we’re currently experiencing. Rivers are rising, but should not reach above bankfull.
North Words: This SLU student is bringing hockey to the hockey-less

6 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Mitch Teich |Ethan Shantie

Mitch TeichNorth Words: This SLU student is bringing hockey to the hockey-lessWhen this year’s graduates of St. Lawrence University walk across the stage at their commencement this month, some will receive their degrees with academic honors. One degree recipient has already received a huge honor before she even receives her diploma.
Celebrating civil rights and freedom on John Brown Day

6 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Escobar

A North Country organization is hosting its annual birthday celebration for John Brown on Saturday. The famous abolitionist spent the later years of his life in the Adirondacks. He was executed in 1859 in Virginia, but his body was buried at his Adirondack home, now the John Brown Farm State Historic Site just outside the village of Lake Placid. Ceremonies for John Brown Day 2025 kick off at 2 p.m. Full event details can be found on the John Brown Lives! website.
Lake George and other Adk tourism hubs worry about J-1 visa arrivals

6 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Sommerstein

Adirondack tourist towns, especially Old Forge, Lake Placid, and Lake George, are getting jitters about possible problems affecting the foreign workers who staff summer businesses. Business owners are concerned that the Trump Administration’s crackdown on immigration may spill over to the J-1 visa system. Young people in the U.S. on J-1 work-study visas account for half of the summer hospitality workforce in Lake George, for example. Downtown Lake George.
Would a run for governor put NY Rep. Stefanik's rise among Republicans at risk?

1 week ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Jimmy Vielkind

Elise Stefanik has a national profile and is one of the top Republican leaders in the House of Representatives. She’s talked about as a future speaker of the House, building on years of recruiting and supporting candidates, as well as a tightly cultivated relationship with President Donald Trump. Is she really going to blow that up to run a long-shot bid for governor of New York?