Plattsburgh, NY, Dec 31, 2010 — This is our final 8 O'clock Hour of 2010. This week, Brian Mann has been looking back at his top-five picks of the biggest stories of the year.

This morning, he turns to economic news and a deal announced earlier this month that could reshape Plattsburgh's economy.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Dec 30, 2010 — As we make our way through this final week of the year, Brian Mann has been checking in with his five picks for the top stories of 2010.

In 2010, politics dominated much of the headlines, with the midterm election tossing out some of the North Country's most prominent incumbents. Democrats fared poorly overall, with state Senator Darrel Aubertine and Representative Scott Murphy losing key races.

But according to Brian's year-end wrap-up two political figures emerged as the most memorable.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Dec 30, 2010 — If November's election shook up the North Country's political landscape, the region also saw big changes in the environmental community. Layoffs and reorganizations continued among green groups in the Adirondacks.

As Brian Mann reports, after a turbulent 2010, it's unclear how which conservation groups will continue to play a prominent role in the future.  Go to full article

Altamont, NY, Dec 29, 2010 — The deadly bat disease known as 'white nose syndrome' was first identified in northern New York over three years ago. It's still spreading rapidly, with outbreaks confirmed...  Go to full article

Vermontville, NY, Dec 28, 2010 — As we make our way through this final week of the year, Brian Mann will be checking in with his five picks for the top stories of 2010.

There was plenty of tough...  Go to full article

Lyon Mountain, NY, Dec 27, 2010 — As we make our way through this final week of the year, Brian Mann will be checking in with his top-five picks for the most important stories of 2010.

In a year...  Go to full article