On November 20, 2025, the President of the United States called for the execution of six duly elected members of Congress, accusing them of “ seditious behavior, punishable by death .”  Almost immediately, those six congressional members were receiving death threats and are now receiving expensive 24/7 protection.  Why? All six served as members of the intelligence community or the military, and together created a video reminding those serving today of their oath to the Const

From a story by Jonathon Wheeler in the Watertown Times , November 17, 2025. "During a press conference inside 1812 on the River, Sen. Charles E. 'Chuck' Schumer demanded House Speaker Mike Johnson bring a bipartisan bill passed by the Senate to the House floor, which could end the trade war with Canada. 'I’m here in Watertown to say, enough is enough,' Schumer, the Senate minority leader, said. 'We must end this destructive trade war with Canada. It’s crushing the north coun

From the Governor's Office, November 10, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $61 million in Green Resiliency Grant funding to advance eight transformative stormwater infrastructure projects across the state. Funded through the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, these grants deliver on Governor Hochul’s commitment to protect New Yorkers from extreme weather. From Long Island to Western New York, awarded projects will use nature-based solutio

House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump attempt to blame Democrats for the lapse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. Two courts ordered using emergency funds for SNAP, with one judge ordering full funding, orders Trump may or may not follow with partial SNAP benefits. This after a $20 billion bailout went to Trump’s ally in Argentina, a competitor of American soybean farmers. But with Trum

In 2025, Democrats have significantly outperformed expectations in various special elections across the United States, winning 34 out of 39 key contests, including in places with similar demographics as St. Lawrence County’s ( link here ). Let's do it here, too!!!! You don't have to wait for the 2026 midterms! You can impact the 2025 elections happening soon (early voting starts October 25) by electing good folks to local positions! See below for helpful general information,

Shared from North Country Neighbors for Civic Engagement: "Election Day 2025 is Tuesday, November 4. It's an off-year election, so the races are mostly local, but we still have a critical job to do this year. As social justice advocate Amy Siskind recently observed: 'Our only chance of making our lives better for the next year is for Republicans to lose on Nov 4, preferably by a lot, and have their colleagues realize they too are at risk if they blindly follow Trump. This wou

St. Lawrence County Democrats gathered at the White Silo in Canton on October 5 for "Appetizers and Connections, an annual tradition re-imagined." Special guests included our friend, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, and NY-21 Congressional candidate Blake Gendebien! Tom DiNapoli, NY State Comptroller, and Jane Dodd, NY Democratic Rural Conference Introduction from the Chair, Mike Zagrobelny "I wish I could say it’s been a great year since the last time we met, but frankly, 202

There have been multiple stories in the news lately outlining how Trump administration policies are hurting the North Country. Josh...

From Daughters of the American Revolution: "The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to...

From North Country Now , September 15, 2025 "CANTON - Daniel (Dan) G. Fay, 81, of Canton NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, September...

"The attack today on Charlie Kirk was an attack on every value that Americans hold dear. America is all about everyone’s right to say...

From the St. Lawrence County Board of Elections

Letter to the Editor in North Country Now , September 4, 2025 To the Editor: The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 specifically restricts the...

From the New York State Democrats, August 20, 2025 Home Depot and Sony to Raise Prices, Cost of Items from Baby Strollers to Deodorant...

Tim Miller from The Bulwark explains how Rep. Elise Stefanik went from anti-Trump moderate to full-blown sycophant, why she’s lost touch...

From the New York State Democrats, August 14, 2025 Wholesale Inflation Increased  3.3% From Last Year Due To Stefanik-Trump Tariff Tax...

From a story in North Country This Week , August 7, 2025 POTSDAM—Nearly 50 people gathered at Ives Park Wednesday morning to show support...

From the New York State Democrats, July 31, 2025. Stefanik’s Support for Trump’s Trade War Will Cost the Average U.S. Household $2,400 ,...

WHEREAS, The Clarkson University ROTC program and its Golden Knight Battalion hosted by Clarkson University that also serves students...

If you don't think national political decisions have a local impact, watch this video . Our neighbors in Maine are living the same...