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A high water table and red clay that soaks up the moisture make dry basements an expensive and iffy proposition right in the heart of Tornado Alley.
Sens. Tom Coburn and James Inhofe have become the faces of pushback on federal emergency spending. Now the deadly and devastating tornado in their home state has put them in an awkward position.
Douglas Shulman, who led the IRS during the years when agency workers targeted tax-exempt applications from conservative groups, did his best to deflect accusations from unhappy senators.
In the aftermath of horrible acts of violence, whose faces stick in our memory? Whose faces should?
Religion is often organized in terms of a god, or gods. It's a system of beliefs embodied in a being or beings. But that's not always the case. It can mean more, a lot more, says Adam Frank after finding inspiration in the writing of Ronald Dworkin.
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An Adirondack clearcut in the 1920s. Clear-cutting remains controversial a century later. Photo: New York State Archives
Clearcut logging plan sparks blistering APA debate
Ray Brook, NY, Feb 15, 2013 — A plan by the Adirondack Park Agency to streamline permit applications for large-scale clearcut logging sparked fierce debate yesterday.
Supporters of the plan say it will encourage loggers and landowners to adopt better harvesting practices. At the APA's monthly meeting in Ray Brook, some commissioners spoke passionately in favor of the change.
But others expressed deep skepticism about the plan. Go to full article
Supporters of the plan say it will encourage loggers and landowners to adopt better harvesting practices. At the APA's monthly meeting in Ray Brook, some commissioners spoke passionately in favor of the change.
But others expressed deep skepticism about the plan. Go to full article
VT Senate passes end-of-life bill
Montpelier, VT, Feb 15, 2013 — After three days of intense debate, the Vermont state Senate passed an end-of-life bill that will now make its way to the House. The bill is substantially changed. It addresses liability of doctors and caregivers, but doesn't say much about state requirements or palliative care. Go to full article
SUNY Canton and Potsdam to get own interim presidents after Schiffner resignation
Canton, NY, Feb 15, 2013 — SUNY Canton's interim president Carli Schiffner is resigning her post after six months on the job. In a press release, SUNY Central in Albany says she is taking another position in Washington state, where her parents live. Go to full article
Group pushes for NYS ethics report to be made public
Albany, NY, Feb 15, 2013 — A government reform group is calling for a state ethics panel report to be made public, one day after the panel investigating charges against Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez... Go to full article
Friday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Feb 15, 2013 — NY town plans to preserve a parcel of land that has a bloody history. NY comptroller states there has been low growth in local sales tax take. NY historic site to host... Go to full article
This Weekend in the Adirondacks
Chestertown, NY, Feb 15, 2013 — John Warren of the Adirondack Almanack checks in each Friday morning with a look at outdoor recreation conditions around the Adirondacks for the weekend. Temperatures are... Go to full article
Dance Flurry swings through Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, NY, Feb 15, 2013 — Saratoga Springs is known for its mineral springs, race track and Revolutionary War battles, but it's also a popular gathering spot for those who love social dancing. ... Go to full article
Readers & Writers: Rebecca Solnit, A Paradise Built in Hell
Canton, NY, Feb 15, 2013 — Our guest is National Book Award winner Rebecca Solnit, author of A Paradise Built in Hell. Even if you haven't read the book, you will relate to the thread of her... Go to full article
A million acres of Adk timberland becoming "junk"?
Ray Brook, NY, Feb 14, 2013 — In recent weeks, the Adirondack Park has become embroiled in a new debate over clearcut logging.
But a growing coalition of environmentalists, industry leaders,... Go to full article
But a growing coalition of environmentalists, industry leaders,... Go to full article
How "food hubs" could create jobs in the North Country
Canton, NY, Feb 14, 2013 — According to the USDA, there are more than 200 regional "Food Hubs" in the US. The USDA says it believes the hubs... Go to full article
Wonk fight: tensions build over budget analysis
Albany, NY, Feb 14, 2013 — An argument's erupted between Albany's two top number-crunchers.
The state comptroller's office has concerns about the governor's proposed budget.
But the... Go to full article
The state comptroller's office has concerns about the governor's proposed budget.
But the... Go to full article
