Aug 31, 2006 — President Bush will nominate a college roommate and political ally to run the St. Lawrence Seaway. The White House announced Tuesday that Collister Johnson, Jr. will be nominated to serve a seven-year term. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Aug 30, 2006 — Todd Moe talks with Canton writer/editor Chris Angus about his new book, Oswegatchie: A North Country River. The book explores the history and lore of the Oswegatchie, which starts deep in the Adirondacks near Long Lake, and empties into the St. Lawrence in Ogdensburg. Angus' book includes poems, memoirs and essays about the river by more than 15 North Country writers.  Go to full article

Aug 30, 2006 — College students across the North Country are moving in and meeting roommates as school get underway. A few students at SUNY Canton are scrambling for last-minute housing because the dorms are full. Traditionally a 2-year degree school, enrollment is increasing with a growing number of 4-year programs. David Sommerstein spoke with SUNY Canton's director of residence life at SUNY Canton, Courtney Batista. She says there are seven more students than there are campus rooms.  Go to full article

Aug 29, 2006 — Traditional Arts in Upstate New York, or TAUNY, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Todd Moe talks with director Varick Chittenden about 20 years of collecting...  Go to full article

Aug 25, 2006 — It's a busy week at many of the colleges and universities in the region. Classes start next week. SUNY Potsdam students will welcome a new president when they return to...  Go to full article

Aug 18, 2006 — Cormorants are a native fish-eating bird. Almost killed off by pesticides earlier in the century, cormorants are back, and sport fisherman say they're eating up their...  Go to full article

Aug 17, 2006 — Environmentalists are raising concerns about a plan to bring more ocean freighters through the St Lawrence Seaway. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article