Feb 19, 2003 — An Assembly Investigations committee report says the Pataki Administration could be wasting up to half a billion dollars a year, because it hasn't kept track of the computers and software used by state government employees. Karen Dewitt has more on the story.  Go to full article

Feb 17, 2003 — This winter, more than twenty people have died in New York while riding snowmobiles. The sport is wildly popular. Towns like Old Forge and Speculator see snowmobile tourism as an economic lifeline. But a growing number of critics say the toll of deaths and serious injuries will continue to climb, unless the sport reforms its culture. In this first of a three-part series, Brian Mann looks at the snowmobile industry's deadly addiction to power and high speed.  Go to full article

Feb 17, 2003 — The 2003 spending bill also includes $2 million for further study of a four-lane highway to link Watertown and Plattsburgh. Congressman John McHugh says the funding takes an incremental approach.  Go to full article

Feb 17, 2003 — A paper company in Osewego County is recalling some of its workers after layoffs last year. Jody Tosti reports.  Go to full article

Feb 13, 2003 — A new study released by the Sentencing Project, a Washington-based think tank, says prisons offer little long-term economic benefit to rural communities. The group analyzed...  Go to full article

Feb 13, 2003 — A Canadian environmental group doubts Canada will support an on-going study of expanding the St. Lawrence Seaway for bigger ships. But a Canadian port believes the opposite....  Go to full article

Feb 11, 2003 — A coalition of programs and agencies known as the Rural Preservation Program faces funding cuts up to 55 percent. Advocates say the cuts, and a proposed restructuring...  Go to full article