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North Country Region wins $90.2 million for economic development
Albany, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — For the second year in a row, the North Country Regional Economic Development Council is receiving one of the largest awards in the statewide competition for economic development funding. Go to full article
In the Adirondacks, a new model of primary care
Fort Edward, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — The health industry in upstate New York is undergoing some rapid transformations - but there's also a shortage of primary care physicians. Medical practices across the eastern Adirondacks are working together to try and change that. Go to full article
Cuomo vague on potential casino sites
Dec 19, 2012 — Governor Cuomo shed some more light Tuesday on his plans for expanding gambling in New York. But he said he didn't want to identify specific places where non-native owned casinos should be built.
Cuomo said that should be the job of the gaming industry in a competitive bidding process. "I would leave it to the operators, the experts, to say, you tell me," said Cuomo, "within these regions of the state, where do you think the best market is, where would you site it to maximize economic opportunity, maximize job growth." Go to full article
Cuomo said that should be the job of the gaming industry in a competitive bidding process. "I would leave it to the operators, the experts, to say, you tell me," said Cuomo, "within these regions of the state, where do you think the best market is, where would you site it to maximize economic opportunity, maximize job growth." Go to full article
New Senate Dem Leader "expects" seat at table
Albany, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — Newly elected Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins says she feels a great sense of "responsibility", having finally broken a barrier as the first female... Go to full article
Cuomo: Schools that don't submit evaluations won't get increased state aid
Albany, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — Just two thirds of school districts in New York State have completed new teacher evaluation plans, one month before a deadline imposed by Governor Cuomo. The governor says if... Go to full article
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Heard Up North: "Save a bro, grow a mo'"
Potsdam, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — "Movember" is an annual, month-long event where men grow a "mo," or moustache, as part of a campaign to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer and men's health... Go to full article
Root, root, root for the rutabagas!
Dec 19, 2012 — This week, we're listening to some of our favorite food stories from NCPR news. Today, rutabaga curling. The farmers market in Ithaca is celebrating its 15th annual... Go to full article
A heart as big as Santa's, and a real beard, too
Ogdensburg, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — For more than 45 years, an Ogdensburg man has donned his Santa suit and played a Christmas role that has brought much joy to himself and others.
Duane Adams first... Go to full article
Duane Adams first... Go to full article
Choral group explores traditional English Christmas music
Lake Placid, NY, Dec 19, 2012 — A northern Adirondack chamber choral group will perform Festival of Lessons and Carols on Friday night at Notre Dame Church in Malone, St. Peter's Church in... Go to full article
