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Former state Department of Transportation engineer Mike Fayette holds a copy of the Aug. 30, 2012 issue of the Enterprise, which contained a story about DOT's response to Tropical Storm Irene that he was quoted in. The story prompted DOT to threaten to fire him for talking to the press without getting the necessary approval. Photo: Chris Knight, courtesy of Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Cuomo spokesman on the offensive over DOT case
Albany, NY, Feb 22, 2013 — The Cuomo administration went on the offensive Thursday against a former state Department of Transportation worker DOT tried to fire for speaking to the press without his agency's approval.
During an interview with Albany radio station News Talk 1300, state Operations Director Howard Glaser outlined the specifics of a past disciplinary case against Mike Fayette, much of it surrounding an affair the former Essex County engineer had with a fellow DOT employee.
The move came the day after Fayette went public about DOT's efforts to fire him for speaking to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and North Country Public Radio - a story that drew attention from news media across the state and beyond. Chris Knight reported that story, and is following this latest chapter: Go to full article
During an interview with Albany radio station News Talk 1300, state Operations Director Howard Glaser outlined the specifics of a past disciplinary case against Mike Fayette, much of it surrounding an affair the former Essex County engineer had with a fellow DOT employee.
The move came the day after Fayette went public about DOT's efforts to fire him for speaking to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and North Country Public Radio - a story that drew attention from news media across the state and beyond. Chris Knight reported that story, and is following this latest chapter: Go to full article
Upstate Senators: Poor, rural schools need more state aid
Albany, NY, Feb 22, 2013 — Eighteen senators from Upstate New York have sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, asking him to make his school aid more fair to the low-wealth school districts they represent. Go to full article
Proposed VT-NY natural gas pipeline stirs debate
Hinesburg, VT, Feb 22, 2013 — The natural gas boom is fueling construction and development, and cutting energy prices in some areas. But there's often a dark cloud around the silver lining. A pipeline proposed to bring natural gas through Vermont to the International Paper Mill in Ticonderoga means good news for the mill, but some Vermonters aren't happy about the route, or possible environmental consequences. Go to full article
Reform Group: Big campaign donations mean big tax loopholes
Albany, NY, Feb 22, 2013 — A group pressing for public campaign financing has compiled a list of large corporations who gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to some New York lawmakers. They charge... Go to full article
Small plane crashes in Adirondacks, no injuries
Lake Placid, NY, Feb 22, 2013 — A small plane crashed into Nye Mountain, one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, last night with three men on board, according to press accounts.
The crash happened... Go to full article
The crash happened... Go to full article
Friday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Feb 22, 2013 — Three men were taken from the Northern NY plane crash. Gov. Cuomo proposed giving a cash-strapped western NYC $2.5 million.
Vermont gets big federal health care... Go to full article
Vermont gets big federal health care... Go to full article
Old time Adirondack music keeps bringing Lee Knight home
Feb 22, 2013 — Saranac Lake native Lee Knight has lived in North Carolina for many years, but the music of the region, particularly that of Keeseville's Marjorie Lansing Porter, keeps him... Go to full article
This Weekend in the Adirondacks
Chestertown, NY, Feb 22, 2013 — John Warren of the Adirondack Almanack checks in each Friday morning with a look at outdoor recreation conditions around the Adirondacks for the weekend. Go to full article
