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In a major speech, the president rejects the idea that the country can fight an opened-ended "global war on terror." In setting his own guidelines, he defines the standards for using drone strikes and again calls for closing the Guantanamo Bay...
People in Oklahoma had been warned days in advance that the weather would be bad the day the tornado struck. Those warnings came from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center, which happens to be in Norman, a few miles from where the...
After a truck carrying a heavy load struck the side of a bridge that carries Interstate 5 over the Skagit River north of Seattle, the roadway collapsed. No one was killed. Dan Sligh and his wife were in a pickup. "You just hold on as tight as you...
There is some political willingness, but because China is highly decentralized politically, the Communist Party has only limited influence over provincial governments and how they regulate their dirty factories. The powerful state-owned oil...
Not long after his shocking ballet, the composer branched out into a broad range of styles, ushering in new musical trends far from the violent tone of his iconic Rite of Spring.
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The St. Lawrence Zinc facility in Balmat. Photo: Google Earth.
Montreal firm plans to buy Gouverneur zinc mines
Feb 25, 2013 — A Canadian company has signed a letter of intent to buy the zinc mines outside Gouverneur for $12 million. Beaufield Resources says it plans to hire workers this year. Go to full article
Gillibrand promotes manufacturing bill at Alcoa Massena
Massena, NY, Feb 25, 2013 — Senator Gillibrand was in Massena Friday, talking about her "Made in America Act", her first bill in the 113th Congress. The senator said she chose to appear at the Alcoa East Plant for its symbolic significance. Go to full article
ORDA removes plaque honoring disgraced official Ortloff
Lake Placid, NY, Feb 25, 2013 — Chris Ortloff's plaque has been removed from the Lake Placid Hall of Fame.
Ortloff is a former state Assemblyman, reporter and state Parole Board member who was convicted of federal coercion and enticement charges in 2010 after he was arrested in a sting operation. Ortloff had arranged to meet who he thought were two underage girls at an Albany area hotel for a sexual tryst.
Ortloff was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 for his contribution to the 1980 Olympic Games, which were held in Lake Placid. Up until last week, a plaque and a tribute on ORDA's website could still be viewed by the public. Go to full article
Ortloff is a former state Assemblyman, reporter and state Parole Board member who was convicted of federal coercion and enticement charges in 2010 after he was arrested in a sting operation. Ortloff had arranged to meet who he thought were two underage girls at an Albany area hotel for a sexual tryst.
Ortloff was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 for his contribution to the 1980 Olympic Games, which were held in Lake Placid. Up until last week, a plaque and a tribute on ORDA's website could still be viewed by the public. Go to full article
NY commmits new money to stop Lake George invasives
Lake George, NY, Feb 25, 2013 — State Environment Commissioner Joe Martens was in in the North Country on Friday, unveiling $250,000 in new funds to help stop invasive species from reaching Lake George.... Go to full article
How the North Country can support artists, grow economy
Canton, NY, Feb 25, 2013 — The North Country's Regional Economic Development Council has been one of the most successful in the state. It's received top awards twice now, for projects that range from... Go to full article
Amended Cuomo budget includes min wage hike, cuts to disabled
Albany, NY, Feb 25, 2013 — Governor Cuomo has made several changes to his budget proposal. The amendments range from imposing a teacher evaluation plan on New York City, to cutting the cost of hunting... Go to full article
Monday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Feb 25, 2013 — White House estimates impact of budget cuts on NY. Biologists survive fishers across upstate NY. NY proposes environmental audits for business. NY offers exams for special... Go to full article
The science and art of pruning apple trees
Plattsburgh, NY, Feb 25, 2013 — Pruning apple trees can bring trepidation to gardeners, but pruning improves the tree's vigor and fruit production. If you have an apple tree in your backyard, now is the... Go to full article
Cuomo spokesman on the offensive over DOT case
Albany, NY, Feb 22, 2013 — The Cuomo administration went on the offensive Thursday against a ... Go to full article
Upstate Senators: Poor, rural schools need more state aid
Albany, NY, Feb 22, 2013 — Eighteen senators from Upstate New York have sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, asking him to make his school aid more fair to the low-wealth school districts they... Go to full article
Proposed VT-NY natural gas pipeline stirs debate
Hinesburg, VT, Feb 22, 2013 — The natural gas boom is fueling construction and development, and cutting energy prices in some areas. But there's often a dark cloud around the silver lining. A pipeline... Go to full article
