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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 — NPR's Neda Ulaby investigates a trend in toys that sounds awfully familiar: Manufacturers are finding new ways to get kids interested in playing with blocks, both real and virtual.
Jun 19, 2013 — The Federal Reserve will continue its program of purchasing $85 billion in securities and will leave the target interest rate for federal funds untouched to support the U.S. economy, the U.S. central bank said in a policy update issued Wednesday afternoon.
Jun 19, 2013 — A New York Federal District Court judge ruled that Fox Searchlight Pictures broke the law by not paying two interns for work on the film Black Swan. As a result, private employers may be considering revising their internship programs, or scrapping them altogether.
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Budget Talks Continue in Albany
Apr 07, 2003 — Governor Pataki and the New York State legislature ended the week with little progress on a state budget that's late for the 19th year in a row. In fact, discussions over a borrowing plan to help bail the state out of a nearly $12 billion deficit seemed to be sliding backward. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article
NY Medicaid Cuts "Threaten" Nursing Homes: Some May Close
Apr 03, 2003 — Faced with a massive budget deficit, Governor George Pataki wants to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from the state Medicaid program. Nursing homes in the north country say the plan will mean fewer services for elderly residents. Some homes are threatening to close. But as Brian Mann reports, some critics say nursing homes should operate more efficiently. Go to full article
Commentary: Tax Cuts and Hope
Apr 03, 2003 — In Washington, lawmakers continue to wrangle over President Bush's proposed $726 billion in tax cuts. The senate voted to support half that amount as the country is at war and faces a record-setting deficit. Many Democrats have said cuts will disproportionately benefit the rich. Commentator Jill Vaughan says that argument isn't likely to engage the North Country's poor, because the issue seems far away and irrelevant. Go to full article
NASCAR Track Plans Motor Ahead
Apr 03, 2003 — One of the least populated towns in St. Lawrence County may soon hear the roar of NASCAR races and the cheers of 100,000 fans. Developers are forging ahead on plans for a... Go to full article
Health Care Workers Rally in Albany
Apr 02, 2003 — In what may be the largest demonstration ever in Albany over the state budget, at least 25,000 health care workers converged on the Capitol to rally for restoration of $2... Go to full article
Canada?s Ambassador: A ?Squall? Hits US-Canada Relations
Apr 01, 2003 — Canada's ambassador to the U-S says "emotional" times have strained relations between the two countries. Speaking Monday at Plattsburgh State University, Ambassador Michael... Go to full article
Alcoa Talks Continue
Apr 01, 2003 — State officials will resume talks next week with aluminum giant Alcoa about the future of the company's two plants in Massena. One of them nearly closed last December. 110... Go to full article
Businesses Worry About Lawmakers Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes
Mar 31, 2003 — Businesses in New York are worried that the state legislature will make them pay for eduation and health care restorations, by closing off some corporate tax loopholes. ... Go to full article
Another Cheese Plant to Close in St. Lawrence County
Mar 31, 2003 — Another cheese factory in St. Lawrence County plans to close its doors this year. Losurdu Foods in Heuvelton will shut down it operations on October 18th, putting over 100... Go to full article
Potsdam Nursing Home to Close
Mar 27, 2003 — The Community Nursing Home in Potsdam is expected to close this summer. Termination letters were sent to employees yesterday. While nursing home officials prepare for... Go to full article
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