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All Before Five: 04/16/12
Apr 16, 2012 — The state Department of transportation says it won't add bike lanes to State route 86 in the tri-lakes...at least for now. The state's making 5.1 million dollars available to help rebuild the North Country's flood infrastructure. And saying goodbye to a beloved North Country artist. Among other things, Sid Couchey was known for drawing Richie Rich and Little Lotta comics: Go to full article
DOT says no to Tri-Lakes bike lane
Apr 16, 2012 — Officials in the Tri-Lakes area want the state to build lanes for bicycles when state Route 86 is repaved this spring between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake.
The 8-mile stretch of the highway is one of the most heavily traveled roads in the North Country.
It's also popular among cyclists, both athletes and commuters.
But as Chris Morris reports, the state Department of Transportation says there are no plans to widen the road to include bike lanes. Go to full article
The 8-mile stretch of the highway is one of the most heavily traveled roads in the North Country.
It's also popular among cyclists, both athletes and commuters.
But as Chris Morris reports, the state Department of Transportation says there are no plans to widen the road to include bike lanes. Go to full article
NY State government gets into used car business
Albany, NY, Apr 16, 2012 — Governor Cuomo's administration is conducting the largest ever on line and in person auction of over 450 used cars and trucks as part of what they call a fleet reduction, to try to save money and cut down on government excess.
As Karen DeWitt reports, there's only one more day left in the bidding. Go to full article
As Karen DeWitt reports, there's only one more day left in the bidding. Go to full article
Remembering North Country artist, illustrator Sid Couchey
Apr 16, 2012 — One of the North Country's most influential and beloved artists passed away last month. Sid Couchey was a cartoonist and illustrator who lived in Essex in the Champlain... Go to full article
Heard Up North: World's Largest Cowbell Ensemble
Burlington, VT, Apr 16, 2012 — 15 years ago Ben and Jerry's teamed up with Vermont band Phish to create their now-famous ice cream flavor, Phish Food. On Saturday they aimed for another accomplishment,... Go to full article
Multiple-bin method solves a compost problem
Plattsburgh, NY, Apr 16, 2012 — Compost is a prized commodity among gardeners. It seems like there's never enough compost to go around As perennial beds and vegetables plots are prepped for the season.... Go to full article
