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Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to local press at Clarkson University Tuesday. Photo: David Sommerstein.
For locals, Cuomo's presence in Potsdam is what matters
Potsdam, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — Governor Cuomo broke little new ground during a stop in Potsdam yesterday. In a speech at Clarkson University, he revisited the themes of his State of the State message from last month, often word for word.
But what mattered most to local leaders is that he was there. Go to full article
But what mattered most to local leaders is that he was there. Go to full article
How soldiers feel about the gun debate
Watertown, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — The gun control debate has reached a new pitch following the passing of the SAFE Act in New York state. But how do the Army and soldiers -- who work with weapons every day -- handle guns, and how can that inform the civilian debate? Go to full article
Where will we live when we're old?
Albany, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — An advocacy group for senior citizens says there's not enough quality housing for elderly New Yorkers that will allow them to remain in their homes.
A new study by Leading Age New York found that many communities lack the kind of infrastructure that will allow the growing population of seniors to maintain a high quality of life without over-burdening taxpayers.
The group's executive director, Jim Klein, spoke with Susan Arbetter, host of the public radio magazine Capitol Pressroom. Go to full article
A new study by Leading Age New York found that many communities lack the kind of infrastructure that will allow the growing population of seniors to maintain a high quality of life without over-burdening taxpayers.
The group's executive director, Jim Klein, spoke with Susan Arbetter, host of the public radio magazine Capitol Pressroom. Go to full article
Cuomo: Business + universities = Economic Development
Feb 06, 2013 — In Potsdam yesterday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo again pushed his new initiative to create 10 Innovation "Hot Spots."
They'd bring business and universities together to... Go to full article
They'd bring business and universities together to... Go to full article
Wednesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Feb 06, 2013 — NY state trooper in Plattsburgh charged with 2 rapes. GOP senators want utility tax surcharge dropped. NY lawmaker likens Cuomo to dictators and apologizes. RPI head to... Go to full article
Books: A Cold and Lonely Place
Colton, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — In the opening scene of Sara J. Henry's new novel, a body is found in Lake Flower, frozen into the ice near the village of Saranac Lake. Betsy Kepes has this review of A... Go to full article
New art for the new year
Potsdam, NY, Feb 06, 2013 — Artwork by more than 30 North Country artists is featured in a new exhibit at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council in Potsdam. New Work for a New Year features art... Go to full article
