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There’s been a media hub-bub since yesterday about the so-called dark side of NY’s Greek yogurt boom. A report by Justin Elliott in Modern Farmer explains that making one ounce of smooth, creamy, protein-packed yogurt, like Fage and...
If you’re a reader of the Adirondack Almanack blog or the Adirondack Daily Enterprise’s letter-to-the-editor column, you know that there is a deep, nasty and and apparently intractable debate underway over the future of the rail corridor...
There’s a lot of speculation out there about the future of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg. The NY Office of Mental Health is considering closing a number of state hospitals, saying that at 24, New York has more than 3 times...
May 24, 2013 — It's the first disclosure of prices in the nation's most populous state for individual health insurance that complies with the Affordable Care Act, and the menu of affordable options surprised some consumer advocates and analysts who had been expecting premiums to be much higher.
May 24, 2013 — Irish banking officials should have known there were problems with the controversial 10-euro coin commemorating James Joyce, according to Ireland's RTE News. The coin misquotes the author's Ulysses, and bears an image of Joyce that his estate did not approve.
May 24, 2013 — A.G. Lafley will replace Bob McDonald immediately. Procter & Gamble is behind names like Crest toothpaste and Tide laundry detergent. The 175-year-old company has been struggling to grow in emerging markets.
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Milk Price Drop Concerns Farm Leaders
Sep 13, 2002 — The Vermont Milk Commission is deeply worried about the financial future of the state's dairy farmers. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article
Last Year's Terrorist Attacks Could Effect Next Year's State Budget
Sep 11, 2002 — In addition to the personal and public tragedies wrought by the events of September 11th, the terrorist attacks also devastated parts of New York?s economy. The damage may be felt in next year?s state budget. Karen Dewitt reports. Go to full article
McCall Criticized for not Using Pension Fund to Invest in Upstate Economy
Sep 09, 2002 — Democratic candidate for governor Carl McCall has been criticized by his opponents for not using the pension fund to invest in the faltering upstate economy. Mccall maintains that's not the primary role of the pension fund. Karen dewitt reports. Go to full article
Commentary: 401k's, Corporate Scandals and Blue Collar
Sep 02, 2002 — In these times when corporate fraud, accounting scandals, and huge stock market fluctuations are a large part of the daily news, it's easy to lose sight of how many people... Go to full article
Fibermark says More Jobs Coming to Lowville
Sep 02, 2002 — 85 new jobs coming to Lowville will help decrease unemployment rates in Lewis County. Fibermark Incorporated, which produces speciality paper is merging its Rhode Island... Go to full article
320 Million Dollar Contract Boosts Plattsburgh Factory
Sep 02, 2002 — The Bombardier Corporation says it will build a new fleet of commuter cars for New York City's Metro-North commuter railroad. As Brian Mann reports, the 320 million dollar... Go to full article
The Post Industrial World Economy: Upside Down and Backward
Sep 02, 2002 — Business leader, environmentalist, and author Paul Hawken is a leading proponent of natural capitalism: corporate reform with respect to ecological practices. Hawken spoke... Go to full article
Inside Dark Island's Castle
Aug 27, 2002 — The details of a new tourism destination on the St. Lawrence River near Chippewa Bay are starting to emerge. Buyers of Dark Island and its historic castle gave state and... Go to full article
Ames Closing will Cost Hundreds of North Country Jobs
Aug 15, 2002 — Ames Department stores are going out of business. And with 327 stores nationwide and almost 22,000 employees, the impacts reach far and wide. As Jody Tosti reports, hundreds... Go to full article
Ames to Close All Stores
Aug 14, 2002 — Ames Department Stores chain announced today it will close all its locations nationwide, leaving some 22,000 people without jobs. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
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