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David Sommerstein

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News Director @ncpr The Beat Authority, the best beats worldwide. Buffalonian. DJ. Yankees. Yerba mate.

 Canton, NY
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Joined March 2009
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David Lombardo@poozer87Jan 27
Want a list of Capitol reporters in New York for your press distribution lists? The Legislative Correspondents' Association has a new website with that information and more! nyslca.org/services
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Kyle Clark@KyleClarkJan 25
Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.
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My original phone video of getting off the plane and #Billsmafia fans at the airport after the Bills broke the drought 8 years ago tonight:
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Here’s the full 60 Minutes segment on CECOT that Bari Weiss and CBS censored. #BoycottCBS
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Nick Veronica@NickVeronica29 Nov 2025
Happy 15th anniversary to the tweet that started it all. #billsmafia teapawt.org/AdamSchefter/status/93…
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@AdamSchefter29 Nov 2010
RT @StevieJohnson13: I PRAISE YOU 24/7! AND THIS HOW YOU DO ME! YOU EXPECT ME TO LEARN FROM THIS? HOW?! ILL NEVER FORGET THIS! EVER! THX THO
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Jon Campbell@JonCampbellNY16 Aug 2025
We got our hands on hundreds of state records, including voicemails — many of them violent and threatening — left for NY environmental enforcers after they seized Peanut the squirrel. They help tell the story of how an internet culture war has had a lasting effect on your gov’t.
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The Peanut effect: How one dead squirrel upended New York wildlife enforcement gothamist.com/news/the-peanu…
The Peanut effect: How one dead squirrel upended New York wildlife enforcement

The Peanut effect: How one dead squirrel upended New York wildlife enforcement

The state’s decision to euthanize a celebrity squirrel became an issue during the presidential campaign, disrupting lives around the country.

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Jeongyoon Han@jeongyoonh30 Jun 2025
Let the nuclear power plant NIMBY YIMBY fiasco begin: State lawmakers, mostly Republican, are rushing to make the case that NY’s (potential) newest nuclear power plant should be in their backyard. Some lawmakers say just the contrary. wxxinews.org/new-york-public…
Where will New York build a nuclear power plant? An early look at the lobbying effort to come

Where will New York build a nuclear power plant? An early look at the lobbying effort to come

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s intent to build a nuclear power plant — the first in the U.S. in more than 15 years — has sparked near-instantaneous interest and acute concern among state lawmakers.

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Jeongyoon Han@jeongyoonh23 Jun 2025
In announcing a plan to create the first major US nuclear plant in 15+ years, NY Gov. Hochul said she was asking Pres. Trump to expedite the permit process. Expanding nuclear energy is one place where the two seem to have found common ground. wxxinews.org/local-news/2025…
Upstate New York eyed for first new nuclear power plant in a generation

Upstate New York eyed for first new nuclear power plant in a generation

Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement Monday in Niagara County.

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Brian Mann@BrianMannADK16 May 2025
Congratulations to @jlotemplio on a great career and incredible long service to local journalism in my community. 🙏 northcountrypublicradio.org/…
North Country newspaper editor retires after 40 years in the business

North Country newspaper editor retires after 40 years in the business

Joe LoTemplio of the Plattsburgh Press-Republican reflects on important stories, the state of local news and gratitude for his sources and news colleagues.

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Jeongyoon Han@jeongyoonh16 May 2025
SUNY launched a web page on Thursday afternoon — suny.edu/freecc — for prospective adult learners to learn about the free community college program (in select fields) and how to apply for it. wxxinews.org/new-york-public…
Free Community College for Adult Learners at SUNY

Free Community College for Adult Learners at SUNY

Learn in-demand skills for jobs in select growing fields with a 2-year degree from SUNY. Now free for New Yorkers 25-55 with no degree.

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Lake George Mirror@lgmirror23 Apr 2025
HOWES CAVE, NY— The Iroquois Museum has been notified that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has terminated a previously awarded federal grant, citing that the project “no longer serves the interest of the United States.”
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Brian Mann@BrianMannADK16 Apr 2025
Please read npr.org/2025/04/16/nx-s1-536…
NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media

NPR CEO Katherine Maher addresses future of federal funding for public media

Katherine Maher, president and CEO of National Public Radio, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the White House proposal to eliminate federal funding for public media.

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Brian Mann@BrianMannADK9 Apr 2025
My colleagues at @ncpr need your help paying for another year of remarkable journalism in a crucial part of America. Their work on the migrant case in Sackets Harbor shaped the national dialogue. They're doing amazing work so please support them as I do. ncpr.secureallegiance.com/nc…
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Lucy Hodgman@lucyehodgman24 Mar 2025
Conservative party wants Dan Stec for NY-21: timesunion.com/capitol/artic…
NY Conservative Party backs Stec in NY-21 congressional race

NY Conservative Party backs Stec in NY-21 congressional race

State Sen. Dan Stec has won the support of New York’s Conservative Party in his bid to succeed U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, an outcome that is expected to give him a lot of momentum in his GOP bid.

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Lake George Mirror@lgmirror21 Mar 2025
We talked to North Country Public Radio's David Sommerstein about the proposed 400 unit apartment complex in Lake George @ncpr northcountrypublicradio.org/…

Lake George may soon have a new 400-unit apartment complex

The project would double the number of long-term rentals in the town of Lake George.

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Jeongyoon Han@jeongyoonh14 Mar 2025
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul has referenced the Rambo movies to describe her strategy to President Donald Trump. But she's not throwing punches all the time. My analysis here, and on the airwaves for NPR's All Things Considered today: wxxinews.org/new-york-public…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul walks political tightrope into high-stakes White House sit-down

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul walks political tightrope into high-stakes White House sit-down

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul has referenced the Rambo movies to describe her strategy to President Donald Trump. But she's not throwing punches all the time.

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Emily Russell@EmilyRussellADK13 Mar 2025
Blink and you could miss it. The best bobsled and skeleton athletes in the world are competing in Lake Placid for World Championships. The final races are Friday and Saturday. Hear my story for @ncpr 📻⤵️ northcountrypublicradio.org/…
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Emily Russell@EmilyRussellADK7 Mar 2025
The magical Cascade full moon ski parties have returned to the Adirondacks. The final one of the season is this Saturday night in Lake Placid. northcountrypublicradio.org/…
The magical Cascade full moon ski parties have returned to the Adirondacks

The magical Cascade full moon ski parties have returned to the Adirondacks

Art Jubin hosted full moon ski parties at Cascade for decades. The Adirondack Mountain Club has brought them back and the last one of the winter is this Saturday.

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Jeongyoon Han@jeongyoonh4 Mar 2025
The rally from the Capitol building. Photo from @KatyDelgado
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A couple hundred, maybe several hundreds of corrections officers and their families are gathered here in front of the NYS Capitol demanding the state repeal the HALT Act.
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Jeongyoon Han@jeongyoonh28 Feb 2025
I spoke to a mom who wants COs to accept the prison strike deal so that her son, who was allegedly attacked by incarcerated people and guards, can get medical care. But she's torn: He's in solitary confinement. Will the deal keep him in there for longer? wxxinews.org/local-news/2025…
Inmates and their loved ones have mixed reactions to tentative deal resolving prison strike

Inmates and their loved ones have mixed reactions to tentative deal resolving prison strike

Mercedes Christopher wants corrections officers to accept the prison strike deal so that her son, who was allegedly attacked by incarcerated people and guards, can get medical care. But she's torn:...

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