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Lake Champlain's new waste boat
Jun 12, 2013 — Lake Champlain is about to get a little cleaner. A new boat, a sort of waterborne honey-wagon that collects sewage from boaters' tanks, was christened yesterday in Burlington. Go to full article
Women's groups target NY Senate over abortion rights
Jun 11, 2013 — Women's groups are putting pressure on the state Senate's ruling coalition to take up Governor Cuomo's Women's Equality Act, which includes an abortion rights provision. Go to full article
Bill encourages green homes
Jun 05, 2013 — The state Senate has approved a bill to encourage construction of green homes in the state.
It would allow municipalities to decide if they want to give a 20-year, 35-percent tax exemption to people who want to build a green home. Go to full article
It would allow municipalities to decide if they want to give a 20-year, 35-percent tax exemption to people who want to build a green home. Go to full article
Cuomo details Women's Equality Bill
Jun 05, 2013 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo is finally releasing legislation for his 10 point women's agenda. It includes a provision to codify the abortion rights in the federal Roe v Wade decision... Go to full article
Why keep Massena Memorial Hospital public?
Jun 04, 2013 — A group campaigning to stop Massena Memorial Hospital from privatizing has collected more than 500 petition signatures. They're trying to convince town leaders to retain... Go to full article
What's still ahead for the NYS legislature
Jun 04, 2013 — There are three weeks to go in New York State's legislative session. Advocates are pushing hard for two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's agenda items: translating the federal abortion... Go to full article
Group fights Massena hospital privatization
Jun 03, 2013 — Efforts to privatize Massena Memorial Hospital are facing opposition. The hospital is currently owned by the town of Massena. Hospital leaders want to privatize, in large... Go to full article
Anti-cancer groups fight candy-flavored cigars
Jun 03, 2013 — Anti cancer groups are seeking to ban the sale of fruit and chocolate flavored cigars in New York State that they say are target to children.
The products include... Go to full article
The products include... Go to full article
Partnerships, budget cuts reshape North Country healthcare
Jun 03, 2013 — Last month, North Country Public Radio launched an ongoing series where we're talking in-depth with some of the region's health care leaders.
This is a time of... Go to full article
This is a time of... Go to full article
Adk. Health holds off on Lake Placid ER conversion
May 31, 2013 — Adirondack Health's Board of Trustees has postponed a decision on whether to convert the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to an urgent care clinic. In an email to... Go to full article











