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Brazil has no real history of mass protests. But disgruntled youths appeared to be learning quickly, citing demonstrators in other parts of the world.
Revelations about U.S. surveillance programs have not only touched off a debate in America; they've also raised privacy questions in Europe, since big Internet companies operate in both places.
Fecal transplants are being used more often to treat life-threatening bacterial infections. But the Food and Drug Administration worried that the still-experimental procedure put patients at risk. Now it is dropping plans to restrict transplants...
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.
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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Democrat Bill Owens (at left) and Green Party candidate Donald Hassig. Photo: Brian Mann
NY21 Debate: Owens, Doheny, Hassig spar over healthcare
Queensbury, NY, Sep 26, 2012 — Tuesday night's congressional debate in Queensbury ranged over a wide range of topics, but the issue that ignited the candidates and the crowd was health care. Republican Matt Doheny argued for repealing the Affordable Care Act and warned that the Democratic reform measure was "anti-constitutional."
That sparked a fierce reaction from Democrat Bill Owens, Green Party Candidate Donald Hassig and from the audience at Queensbury High School. Go to full article
That sparked a fierce reaction from Democrat Bill Owens, Green Party Candidate Donald Hassig and from the audience at Queensbury High School. Go to full article
Assembly candidates debate minimum wage, growth
Queensbury, NY, Sep 26, 2012 — As well as the 21st District Congressional race, debates Tuesday night in Queensbury focused on state Assembly races. The 113th district includes part of the Glens Falls area and Washington County, and the 114th district includes chunks of Warren and Essex Counties, in the southeastern corner of the North Country. Brian Mann spoke to Martha Foley about those races. Go to full article
Big Tupper ski area to close
Sep 26, 2012 — A local group that organized in 2009 to reopen Big Tupper Ski Area and to advocate for development of the Adirondack Club and Resort says the popular local destination will not reopen this year.
The group, called ARISE, operated the mountain on a volunteer basis, while waiting for a new resort destination to be built in Tupper Lake.
The group struggled last year because of the warm, snowless winter. Go to full article
The group, called ARISE, operated the mountain on a volunteer basis, while waiting for a new resort destination to be built in Tupper Lake.
The group struggled last year because of the warm, snowless winter. Go to full article
Same-sex marriage supporters, opponents claim victory after primary
Albany, NY, Sep 26, 2012 — Both pro- and anti-gay marriage forces are claiming victory after a split primary result in two key Senate races. Meanwhile, Governor Cuomo says two pro-same sex marriage... Go to full article
Moose callers gather in Indian lake
Indian Lake, NY, Sep 26, 2012 — There are more moose living in the Adirondacks every year. Scientists put the population at about 800 this year.
One town is hoping its local moose will be a draw... Go to full article
One town is hoping its local moose will be a draw... Go to full article
Preview: Kingston WritersFest
Kingston, ON, Sep 26, 2012 — Writers and readers are gathering in Kingston this week for the annual celebration of books and writing. NCPR's book reviewer Betsy Kepes spoke with artistic director Merilyn... Go to full article
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Michael Mann talks climate change politics
Canton, NY, Sep 25, 2012 — The U.S. has just experienced one of the hottest, and most extreme summers of weather in its history. But climate change hasn't been much of an issue in this year's... Go to full article
Local governments blast, praise Adirondack land deal
Sep 25, 2012 — Governor Andrew Cuomo made headlines across New York this week after his trip to the Adirondacks. He traveled to Essex County on Sunday to paddle and fish for trout. But... Go to full article
Cuomo defends state fracking health review
Albany, NY, Sep 25, 2012 — N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he supports his administration's internal health review of hydraulic fracturing in the state. The governor says the health department's review of... Go to full article
NY Sen. candidate Tresidder questions Ritchie campaign on state funds use
Watertown, NY, Sep 25, 2012 — Amy Tresidder, the Democratic candidate running against Republican state Senator Patty Ritchie, is accusing the incumbent of misusing taxpayer funds to boost her campaign.... Go to full article
Summer visits help as ORDA rebounds from bad winter
Sep 25, 2012 — The state Olympic Regional Development Authority continues to rebound from a bad winter, according to financial reports released last week.
As of July 31, ORDA's... Go to full article
As of July 31, ORDA's... Go to full article
