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Two dairy farms, both in northern New York, both succeeding economically. But they have very different definitions of what “sustainable” means in the context of farming. Today, The Dirt’s Julie Grant compared on the radio the 1,500...
The Assembly voted unanimously today to cap tax assessments on agricultural land at 2% increases per year. The bill now goes before Governor Andrew Cuomo for his signature. Because farmland is valued by the crops it can produce, and the price of...
Hello! New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is in Watertown today, and as part of his visit (his office is also hosting a conference on leadership in local government) he’s released a new report on that city’s financial...
Jun 19, 2013 — Microsoft has changed policies regarding Internet connection and used game capabilities for its upcoming Xbox One gaming console. The company says it is responding to feedback from consumers.
Jun 19, 2013 — The company did not explain why George Zimmer, who opened the first Men's Warehouse in 1973, was let go. Since the mid-'80s, Men's Warehouse ads have featured Zimmer delivering the company's famous slogan: "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."
Jun 19, 2013 — This week's meeting of the Group of Eight industrialized countries concluded with a pledge to end the use of tax shelters by multinational corporations. But there are still big questions about how they will make a dent in the problem.
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Saratoga Track More Popular and More Troubled Than Ever
Aug 01, 2003 — In a year when the Saratoga Race Course is enjoying new popularity - thanks to Funny Cide and the new Seabiscuit movie - the track's parent company is facing a drum beat of allegations and fines. As Brian Mann reports, the New York Racing Association was fined ten thousand dollars on Thursday. Go to full article
A Local Guide to Pasture-Raised Meat
Jul 31, 2003 — Meat lovers are increasingly looking to pasture-raised beef, lamb, and chicken as a healthier and more sustainable alternative to commercial feed lot meats. The Adirondack North Country Association recently published a directory of local farms that raise cows, sheep, and poultry on pasture, along with a list of local butchers who can prepare the meat for your freezer. David Sommerstein talks with ANCA's grazing technician Martha Pickard, who compiled the directory.
You can get a copy of the directory, or be included if you're a farmer, by calling 518-891-6200. Go to full article
You can get a copy of the directory, or be included if you're a farmer, by calling 518-891-6200. Go to full article
Waddington to Vote on Leishman Point Plan?
Jul 30, 2003 — A grass roots group says it has gathered enough signatures to force a referendum on a proposal to develop shoreline property in the town of Waddington. David Sommerstein has more. Go to full article
Outdoor Recreation Call-in
Jul 25, 2003 — Playing outdoors is a way of life in the North Country. It's also a fast-growing industry and sometimes a cause for conflict between people who see outdoor fun differently. ... Go to full article
New Motel Slated For Potsdam
Jul 24, 2003 — Clean-up plans for the former Potsdam Feed and Coal site will be detailed this morning at a groundbreaking ceremony on the village lot. County and village officials, as well... Go to full article
Bar Owners, Smokers Fight Smoking Ban
Jul 23, 2003 — A group of tavern owners has filed a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the state's smoking ban, which takes effect on Thursday. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Focus On Outdoor Recreation: Mountain Biking
Jul 22, 2003 — The Adirondack Park Mountain Biking Initiative holds its summer meeting this Thursday in Newcomb. The group - headed by Lee and Judi Borland of Lake Placid - is working to... Go to full article
Small Manufacturers Face Uncertain Future
Jul 17, 2003 — The economy is struggling, with unemployment rates rising to a nine-year high. Small businesses are key economic supports for the North Country, especially during today's... Go to full article
Rouses Point Company Plans to Lay Off 330 Workers
Jul 17, 2003 — One of the region's top private employers will slash more than three hundred jobs over the next two years. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals plans to cut positions at its plant in... Go to full article
State Moves To Buy More Land In Adirondacks
Jul 14, 2003 — Over the weekend, top state officials committed themselves to buying more land in the Adirondacks, to protect the environment and to expand recreation opportunities. Strong... Go to full article
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