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Bill Owens faces an extended ethics review following his controversial 2011 trip to Taiwan. NCPR file photo
Owens faces further ethics probe for Taiwan junket
Washington, DC, Feb 07, 2013 — The House Ethics Committee announced yesterday that it is extending its review of Congressman Bill Owens' controversial trip to Taiwan in 2011. The panel also released a preliminary report from investigators.
That probe found that the Democrat from Plattsburgh may have violated congressional guidelines by making a trip paid for by a foreign government.
Investigators are also calling for subpoenas to be issued in the next phase of the probe. Go to full article
That probe found that the Democrat from Plattsburgh may have violated congressional guidelines by making a trip paid for by a foreign government.
Investigators are also calling for subpoenas to be issued in the next phase of the probe. Go to full article
Cuomo: "Rooftop highway" needs economic reality check
Potsdam, NY, Feb 07, 2013 — While in Potsdam Tuesday, Governor Cuomo threw cold water on the decades old idea of a new Interstate between Watertown and Plattsburgh. But he left open a sliver of hope for supporters of the so-called "rooftop highway." Go to full article
Thursday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Feb 07, 2013 — Storms could dump more than 1ft of snow on NY. Mom back home in northern NY with 4 newborn babies. Data shows major crimes are nearly flat in NY. Flood buyouts for 646 upstate NY properties. Western NY police officer charged in son's killing. NY Bar Association: keep court system funded. Proposal to open up East River waterfront.
Blast of winter to bring 15-25cm of snow to much of southern Ontario. Go to full article
Blast of winter to bring 15-25cm of snow to much of southern Ontario. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Ice Age mammals
Paul Smiths, NY, Feb 07, 2013 — During the last Ice Age North America was home to many varieties of "super-sized" mammals, megafauna. Giant beaver, 'possums, bears, sloths and other creatures joined the... Go to full article
How one Adironack mystery novel came to be
Lake Clear, NY, Feb 07, 2013 — Like the protagonist in his debut novel, Here Be Monsters, Jamie Sheffield spent his childhood in New York City, and "escaped" to the Adirondacks later in life. ... Go to full article
For locals, Cuomo's presence in Potsdam is what matters
Potsdam, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — Governor Cuomo broke little new ground during a stop in Potsdam yesterday. In a speech at Clarkson University, he revisited the themes of his State of the State message from... Go to full article
How soldiers feel about the gun debate
Watertown, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — The gun control debate has reached a new pitch following the passing of the SAFE Act in New York state. But how do the Army and soldiers -- who work with weapons every day --... Go to full article
Where will we live when we're old?
Albany, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — An advocacy group for senior citizens says there's not enough quality housing for elderly New Yorkers that will allow them to remain in their homes.
A new study by... Go to full article
A new study by... Go to full article
Cuomo: Business + universities = Economic Development
Feb 06, 2013 — In Potsdam yesterday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo again pushed his new initiative to create 10 Innovation "Hot Spots."
They'd bring business and universities together to... Go to full article
They'd bring business and universities together to... Go to full article
Wednesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Feb 06, 2013 — NY state trooper in Plattsburgh charged with 2 rapes. GOP senators want utility tax surcharge dropped. NY lawmaker likens Cuomo to dictators and apologizes. RPI head to... Go to full article
Books: A Cold and Lonely Place
Colton, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — In the opening scene of Sara J. Henry's new novel, a body is found in Lake Flower, frozen into the ice near the village of Saranac Lake. Betsy Kepes has this review of A... Go to full article
