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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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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 develop new trails and to develop the kind of infrastructure that will allow the sport to blossom. Lee Borland spoke with Brian Mann. 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 weak economy. But the federal government may cut much of a program that helps small business stay afloat. Martha Foley talks with CITEC Executive Director Tom Pastino. CITEC is a non-profit economic development consulting firm in Potsdam. 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 Rouses Point. Brian Mann has details. 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
New Investment Fund Hopes To Promote Tourism Industry
Jul 10, 2003 — A regional bank announced yesterday that it has formed a ten million dollar investment fund, designed to spur tourism development in the North Country. The new... Go to full article
Free Market Dairying
Jul 10, 2003 — This week the National Milk Producers Federation and dozens of dairy farmer cooperatives nationwide began a program to control milk production in the United States and push... Go to full article
Dairy Coops Leverage Market Power
Jul 09, 2003 — Dairy farmers are taking an historic step toward controlling the supply of milk in the United States. Farmers accounting for 70 percent of the milk made nationally have... Go to full article
NY Joins National Registry to Block Telemarketers
Jul 08, 2003 — Enforcing New York's Do Not Call Registry will now be the job of th Federal government. Governor Pataki signed over New York's list of people who do not want telemarketing... Go to full article
Modeling a Local Economy: "Pass The Buck"
Jul 03, 2003 — A movement is afoot to take small steps toward building a healthy local economy in the North Country. It's based on a concept called the "economic multiplier". The idea is... Go to full article
'Wise Buys' Stays Local
Jul 01, 2003 — St. Lawrence County-based partners developing a retail chain to replace Ames Department Stores are taking a local approach to get off the ground. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
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