ADK prisoner's mom, birth control order, NCPR climate change series launch, Saranac Lake muralist

(Mar 20, 2024) There are more than 8,000 people in prison in the North Country. Visiting a loved one behind bars can be complicated and expensive. A conversation with the mother of a man imprisoned in the Adirondacks; while some states are putting constraints on birth control, Gov. Hochul signed a standing order to allow all pharmacies in New York to dispense birth control medications to anyone who wants one; NCPR's news team is launching a year-long investigation into climate change in the North Country, how it's affecting the region during each of the four seasons. We're starting by getting your feedback about what we should be paying attention to; also, we'll talk with Saranac Lake artist Brittany Sternberg about her plans to create a new outdoor mural with the help of other community artists and organizations.