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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. File photo: Karen DeWitt
NYC Mayor: new state teacher evaluation goals "impossible"
Albany, NY, Jan 28, 2013 — In testimony before a legislative hearing in Albany, New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg sharply criticized Governor Cuomo's proposal to deny city schools a $240 million education aid increase because the Mayor and the teachers unions failed to meet a deadline to complete a teacher evaluation plan. Go to full article
Cuomo's low-key budget plans may yet generate drama
Albany, NY, Jan 28, 2013 — Governor Cuomo is trying to have a no-drama budget this year, with a low-key presentation and a fiscally austere spending plan, with no major cuts or new taxes.
But growing opposition from the teachers' union and local governments may yet result in some sparks flying before the deal is settled in late March. Go to full article
But growing opposition from the teachers' union and local governments may yet result in some sparks flying before the deal is settled in late March. Go to full article
What "sustainability" means for the North Country
Jan 28, 2013 — The North Country Sustainability Plan was unveiled last week. The plan tackles energy, land use, transportation and water and waste management across seven counties. Go to full article
Owens hears North Country concerns on listening tour
Lake Placid, NY, Jan 28, 2013 — Congressman Bill Owens has been getting an earful from North Country community leaders this month, leaving the Plattsburgh Democrat with even more work to do as Congress... Go to full article
Adirondack train debate continues
Tupper Lake, NY, Jan 28, 2013 — Two more local governments have weighed in on the future of the historic rail line that runs through the heart of the Adirondack Park.
At a meeting last week in... Go to full article
At a meeting last week in... Go to full article
Clean tech industry could boost region's economy
Rochester, NY, Jan 28, 2013 — New York state ranks third in the world for the number of clean energy patents issued in the third quarter of 2012. The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index shows that the... Go to full article
Saranac Lake teaching assistant arrested for child endangerment
Saranac Lake, NY, Jan 28, 2013 — A Saranac Lake teaching assistant has been accused of mistreating a 10-year-old boy he worked with full-time at Petrova Elementary School.
Michael J. Heymann... Go to full article
Michael J. Heymann... Go to full article
Monday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jan 28, 2013 — Bloomberg and other government officials look at Gov. Cuomo's million dollar offer of unrestricted aid and billion dollar proposal to boost the economy and recover from... Go to full article
Starting seeds indoors: lots of options for onion lovers
Plattsburgh, NY, Jan 28, 2013 — Most gardeners probably started out growing onions from sets, which are small, immature onion bulbs. They're easy to grow that way. But horticulturist Amy Ivy says growing... Go to full article
