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Textile workers in some poor countries like Bangladesh can make less than $100 a month. One factory in the Dominican Republic is trying something different: It's paying workers $500 a month. The company has yet to break even after three years, but...
With little time left on the 2012 term, cases on affirmative action, gay marriage and the Voting Rights Act are still outstanding. The court could rule on any of these as early as today.
Supplies of oil have been surging this year, and U.S. drivers, who have been switching to more fuel-efficient cars, are using less gasoline.That would seem to be the right economic combination to push down prices at the pump, but gasoline prices...
For years, governors were considered the most pragmatic figures in politics. Now, they're using their states to run ideological experiments.
The Navajo Nation and Lucasfilm have teamed up to translate the original Star Wars movie into Navajo, entertaining those who already speak it, and teaching newcomers about the language and culture.
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Manufacturing adds a lot of carbon to the atmosphere. Photo: Eric Schmuttenmaer, Creative Coimmons, some rights reserved
Natural Selections: Carbon
Jun 20, 2013 — Last week we learned how nitrogen affects us. This week, Martha Foley talks with Dr. Curt Stager about how carbon cycles through the atmosphere and the bodies of all living things. Go to full article
Study finds fewer NY, US children behind bars
Jun 20, 2013 — A new study released this week finds that the US is putting fewer children behind bars. New York state has seen one of the sharpest drops.
In 2000 there were more than 2,800 kids behing held in detention centers across in New York. That number has dropped by nearly two-thirds -- and thirteen youth detention centers have closed statewide.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has made closing those facilities one of his priorities. "You have juvenile justice facilities today where we have young people who are receiving help, assistance, program treatment that has already been proven to be ineffective," Cuomo argued. Go to full article
In 2000 there were more than 2,800 kids behing held in detention centers across in New York. That number has dropped by nearly two-thirds -- and thirteen youth detention centers have closed statewide.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has made closing those facilities one of his priorities. "You have juvenile justice facilities today where we have young people who are receiving help, assistance, program treatment that has already been proven to be ineffective," Cuomo argued. Go to full article
Abortion rights vote still possible for NYS, women's groups say
Jun 19, 2013 — Women's groups say they have not given up on abortion rights bill passing in the final days of the session, now that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has introduced the Women's Equality Act as 10 separate bills.
Tracey Brooks, with Family Planning Advocates, says women's groups are asking Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos to bring the abortion rights measure to the floor as a standalone bill. Brooks says Skelos, pledged two years ago to allow what's known as a vote of conscience on social issues where Senators are divided. Go to full article
Tracey Brooks, with Family Planning Advocates, says women's groups are asking Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos to bring the abortion rights measure to the floor as a standalone bill. Brooks says Skelos, pledged two years ago to allow what's known as a vote of conscience on social issues where Senators are divided. Go to full article
Two farms, two very different views on sustainability
Jun 19, 2013 — The term sustainability is now commonplace. Everything from furniture, to travel, to shopping at Walmart is described as "sustainable." Usage has stretched so far that it's... Go to full article
Would a part-time ER be good enough for Lake Placid?
Jun 19, 2013 — Legislation proposed in Albany would let Adirondack Health run a part-time emergency room in Lake Placid.
The plan is seen as a possible compromise between a... Go to full article
The plan is seen as a possible compromise between a... Go to full article
21 arrested as progressives push for action in Albany
Jun 19, 2013 — A senior Cuomo administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders struck a late night deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10... Go to full article
General Brown, Minerva, Newcomb, Tupper Lake pass school budgets
Jun 19, 2013 — Four school districts across the North Country saw their budgets approved by voters yesterday in a second round of balloting.
General Brown, Minerva, Newcomb and... Go to full article
General Brown, Minerva, Newcomb and... Go to full article
Cuomo moves to fill APA commission seats
Jun 19, 2013 — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has moved to fill expired seats on the Adirondack Park Agency board, including two appointments that would replace veteran members of the... Go to full article
How the $#%@# does a bill become a law in NYS?
Jun 19, 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 ... Go to full article
Shugrue named new head of Glens Falls Hospital
Jun 19, 2013 — Glens Falls Hospital has a new president and CEO. Dianne Shugrue had been serving as the interim president at the regional hospital and was named yesterday to fill the top... Go to full article
Schumer proposes retiree visa for Canadian "snowbirds"
Jun 19, 2013 — Canadian retirees would be able to spend more time in the United States under a proposal from Sen. Charles Schumer.
Schumer wants to create a 'Canadian Retiree... Go to full article
Schumer wants to create a 'Canadian Retiree... Go to full article
