How to Use the National Grid Outage Map
Power out in Northern New York? Here’s how to use National Grid’s outage map, report an outage by phone or text, and sign up for restoration alerts.
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October Events in Northern New York 2026
October 2026 events across Northern New York — fall festivals, live music, craft shows, and family fun in Jefferson, Lewis & St. Lawrence counties.
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Pumpkin Patches and Apple Orchards Open This Fall
Early October is the sweet spot: the apples are ripe, the pumpkins are in, and the foliage is doing its thing around them. Every one of these was checked against […]
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Measles Confirmed in Lewis County: What to Know
A confirmed measles case in Lewis County. Here’s how to check your protection, what symptoms look like, and what to do if you were exposed.
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SNAP Cost Shift Takes Effect This Week
Starting Oct 1, NY counties cover 75% of SNAP admin costs. What it means for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties — and where to get help.
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Getting the North Country Ready for Fall
Today is the last full day of summer. Fall officially arrives tomorrow evening — the equinox lands at 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22 — and if you’ve lived in […]
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Northern New York Halloween Events 2026
For non-Halloween October events — fall festivals, concerts, and craft shows — see our October Events in Northern New York 2026 roundup. For door-to-door hours by community, see our 2026 […]
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2026 Northern Zone Bow Season: Dates & Rules for NNY Hunters
If you’ve been watching the calendar, the wait is just about over. Archery season for deer opens Sunday, September 27 across the Northern Zone — which includes all of Jefferson, […]
Chasing Fall Color in the Adirondacks
The best fall color in New York is a day trip from Watertown — Route 3 east into the Adirondacks. Here’s the route, the stops, and how to time peak color before it’s gone.
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Fall Is One of New York’s Highest-Crash Seasons
October and November see more crashes than January or February — and most happen on dry pavement. Here’s what the data says about fall driving danger in the North Country, and a short checklist that actually helps.