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FBI agents believe they have a credible lead on the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa's body. If they're right, it will solve a longstanding mystery, which will also deflate Hoffa's resonance in popular culture.
Brazil has no real history of mass protests. But disgruntled youths appeared to be learning quickly, citing demonstrators in other parts of the world.
The court filing comes one week after Google asked the U.S. government's permission to provide the public with information about the national security requests it receives.
A day at a museum promises fun for parents and kids alike. But for children who are on the autism spectrum, a seemingly simple museum exhibit may be too overwhelming to enjoy. Now, museums are coming up with ways to accommodate these visitors.
Conventional wisdom holds that men prefer younger women as mates because they're more fertile than older women. But a mathematical analysis suggests that this preference may be the cause of menopause rather than a consequence of it.
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Cows grazing at Bob Zufall's farm in Lisbon, NY. Photo: David Pynchon
Two farms, two very different views on sustainability
Jun 19, 2013 — The term sustainability has become a bit watered-down in recent years. Everything from furniture, to travel, to shopping at Wal-mart has taken on the moniker.
Dictionary.com defines sustainability as "supporting long term ecological balance." Wikipedia says it is "the capacity to endure."
Many farmers strive toward sustainability. We spoke with two North Country dairy farmers, each with a very different philosophy, but both claiming to be sustainable. Go to full article
Dictionary.com defines sustainability as "supporting long term ecological balance." Wikipedia says it is "the capacity to endure."
Many farmers strive toward sustainability. We spoke with two North Country dairy farmers, each with a very different philosophy, but both claiming to be sustainable. Go to full article
Juno Award-winner Kellylee Evans takes the stage in Norwood
Jun 19, 2013 — The Juno Award-winning singer is very popular in Canada and France, but not too well known (yet) in the U.S. She'll be bringing her unique blend of jazz and soul to the Norwood Village Green Concert Series June 20th. Joel Hurd tells us more. Go to full article
How the $#%@# does a bill become a law in NYS?
Jun 18, 2013 — As New York's legislative session wraps up this week, some of the major issues we've been hearing about for the last while remain unresolved, and it's looking like at least some of them aren't going to get resolved in this session.
Of course bills often come together and pass the legislature at the last moment, so what's going to happen in the next couple days is anyone's guess. But how is all of this happening? Turns out it's much more complicated, and less transparent, than what you might remember from Schoolhouse Rock. Go to full article
Of course bills often come together and pass the legislature at the last moment, so what's going to happen in the next couple days is anyone's guess. But how is all of this happening? Turns out it's much more complicated, and less transparent, than what you might remember from Schoolhouse Rock. Go to full article
DEC's Martens at center of big Adirondack debates
Jun 18, 2013 — State conservation Commissioner Joe Martens is at the center of some of the biggest debates in the North Country.
Under Martens' leadership, the DEC has agreed to... Go to full article
Under Martens' leadership, the DEC has agreed to... Go to full article
Cuomo agenda in danger at session end
Jun 18, 2013 — There's three days left in the legislative session, and chances are dimming for a settlement on an abortion rights provision in the Women's Equality Act, and for reform of... Go to full article
Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum arrested
Jun 18, 2013 — Another Canadian mayor is in political trouble. Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum was arrested on multiple corruption charges early yesterday morning. Now, Quebec premier... Go to full article
Syracuse VA hospital marks 60th anniversary
Jun 18, 2013 — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki was in Syracuse last week, to mark the 60th anniversary of the city's VA Medical Center. He also helped to formally open a new... Go to full article
Tuesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 18, 2013 — Cuomo and legislative leaders hold private talks on Monday and reveal very little. Authorities still haven't determined what caused six U.S. border agents to fall ill after... Go to full article
"Soup-er" book includes recipes from Lake Placid
Jun 18, 2013 — The author of a new book of soup recipes from sixty ski resort towns around the country will be in Lake Placid for a book party on Thursday. Jennie Iverson's Ski Town... Go to full article
Book Review: The Purchase
Jun 18, 2013 — Each year Canada's Council for the Arts awards the Governor General's Literary Awards to the best books of the year. The winning novel for 2012, The Purchase, chronicles what... Go to full article
Photo Essay: Glens Falls All-American Soap Box Derby
Glens Falls, NY, Jun 18, 2013 — Akron Ohio is the Mecca of soap box derby racers and references to "going to Akron" was heard often on the Murray Street hill in Glens Falls this past Saturday. Since being... Go to full article
