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State Assembly will be back in Albany--maybe for a special session
Albany, NY, Dec 02, 2011 — The New York State Assembly is coming back to Albany Tuesday for an afternoon conference, and possibly a special session. Governor Andrew Cuomo has been seeking help from the legislature to close the growing budget deficit. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has the details: Go to full article
All Before Five: 12/02/11
Dec 02, 2011 — Brian Mann wraps up his week of exploring differences in how the US and Canada are responding to the recession. State legislators will return to the Capitol Tuesday to try to figure out how to deal with widening gaps in the budget. US Congressman Bill Owens moves to repeal fees for Canadian visitors to the US. A hearing in Ithaca on hydrofracking sparks passionate debate. Go to full article
Canada is an idea factory for good government, but few Americans listening
Dec 02, 2011 — This week, in partnership with WBEZ public radio in Chicago, Brian Mann has been traveling in Ontario, comparing and contrasting that province's economy during the recession with conditions here at home.
We've talked about everything from Canada's social safety net to immigration to public sector jobs. Brian's back home this morning in New York and he joined Martha Foley on the line to talk about the range of economic and public policy ideas being tested north of the border. Go to full article
We've talked about everything from Canada's social safety net to immigration to public sector jobs. Brian's back home this morning in New York and he joined Martha Foley on the line to talk about the range of economic and public policy ideas being tested north of the border. Go to full article
State budget gaps widen; lawmakers look for revenue
Albany, NY, Dec 02, 2011 — The gaps in the New York State budget are widening for the current year and the new fiscal year. Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers are considering a number of... Go to full article
Hearings over but fracking comments continue
Ithaca, NY, Dec 02, 2011 — The natural gas industry and landowners hoping to share its profits are frustrated by New York's latest delay in lifting a ban on drilling, while environmentalists say much... Go to full article
Hunter's death ruled suicide
Dec 02, 2011 — The death of a hunter whose body was found this week on Mount Jo has been ruled a suicide. The Essex County coronor's office ruled that the gunshot wound that killed 63-year... Go to full article
Occupy protesters prepping for winter
Rochester, NY, Dec 02, 2011 — The Occupy Wall Street movement is facing twin threats: growing impatience with the protestors' tent cities from local officials, and winter.
The Innovation... Go to full article
The Innovation... Go to full article
A season of music and community sing-alongs
Lake Placid, NY, Dec 02, 2011 — This is the season for music. Communities across the North Country are hosting Holiday jams, concerts and caroling this month. In Lake Placid, on Sunday, December 11th, the... Go to full article
This weekend in the Adirondacks
Warrensburg, NY, Dec 02, 2011 — John Warren, of the Adirondack Almanack, joins us Friday mornings with information about local outdoor and backcountry conditions. Go to full article
