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What the Mohawk casino deal means for the North Country
May 22, 2013 — Mohawk tribal chiefs joined Governor Cuomo in Albany yesterday to announce a new deal on casino exclusivity.
They signed off on settling a long-running dispute over revenues from the Mohawks' Akwesasne Casino near Massena. In return, the Mohawks will get exclusive gaming rights in the 8-county North Country region.
David Sommerstein joined Martha Foley to sort out what the deal means for the North Country and the Mohawk land claim. Go to full article
They signed off on settling a long-running dispute over revenues from the Mohawks' Akwesasne Casino near Massena. In return, the Mohawks will get exclusive gaming rights in the 8-county North Country region.
David Sommerstein joined Martha Foley to sort out what the deal means for the North Country and the Mohawk land claim. Go to full article
Mohawks ink gaming exclusivity deal for North Country
Rensselaer, NY, May 21, 2013 — Fresh off a deal with the Oneida Nation, Governor Cuomo stood with chiefs of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe this afternoon to announced a deal to resolve gaming issues that affect the North Country. Go to full article
Will CSX grease the rails for a new plant in Massena?
Massena, NY, May 21, 2013 — The federal trust in charge of finding a new life for the General Motors property in Massena say the process is more marathon than sprint. But as David Sommerstein reports, they're hopeful a lift from a railroad giant will help. Go to full article
Man critical after being hit by train in Potsdam
May 20, 2013 — A man is in critical condition at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, after being hit by a train in Potsdam. Go to full article
Protest of PCB landfills near Akwesasne planned
May 17, 2013 — Environmental activists will gather at a park in Massena tomorrow to protest the ongoing presence of toxic PCBs in the area.
Organizer Donald Hassig says... Go to full article
Organizer Donald Hassig says... Go to full article
NYS allows Gouverneur's EJ Noble Hospital to expand lab services
May 17, 2013 — E. J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur has gotten approval to expand its lab services. The state forced E.J. Noble to close down last fall, after it found safety problems in the... Go to full article
Job losses big concern if Ogdensburg psych center closes
May 17, 2013 — The state Office of Mental Health could decide as soon as Monday whether it will close the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg.
This week, ... Go to full article
This week, ... Go to full article
Why low Lake Ontario levels mean high St. Lawrence levels
May 17, 2013 — We've reported for months - years even - that the Great Lakes, from Superior to Ontario, are at historically low water levels.
So we were surprised to get the news... Go to full article
So we were surprised to get the news... Go to full article
Heard Up North: Another flea market opens in Canton
May 16, 2013 — You may have noticed flea markets, where different vendors can sell all kinds of new and used things under one roof instead of having their own storefront, becoming more and... Go to full article
Community to rally for St Lawrence Pysch Center
May 15, 2013 — More than 300 people were registered to attend a meeting at the St. Lawrence psychiatric center in Ogdensburg Wednesday morning, as the New York State Office of Mental Health... Go to full article












