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NCPR News Staff: Brian Mann
Adirondack Bureau Chief
Brian Mann grew up in Alaska, where he fell in love with public radio. In 1999, Brian moved to the Adirondacks and helped launch NCPR's news bureau at Paul Smiths College. "I love the chemistry of water and mountains," Brian says. "But I'm also pretty crazy about village life in the north country. It's the kind of place where you know your neighbors." Brian lives in Saranac Lake with wife Susan and son Nicholas. He's a frequent contributor to NPR and also writes regularly for regional magazines, including Adirondack Life and the Adirondack Explorer. E-mail Stories filed by Brian Mann
Publishing Books in the Adirondacks: Sisters from the Bronx Open Publishing House in Tupper Lake
Mar 06, 2001 — Two sisters from the Bronx have opened a publishing company in the Adirondacks. Highbridge Press moved to Tupper Lake last year. The fledgling company has already published eight books, mostly novels. The sisters--who are African American---say the move to a small town far from New York City was just what their business needed. Brian Mann has this profile. Go to full article
New Commissioner Named to Head State's Environment Programs
Mar 06, 2001 — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has a new commissioner. Erin Crotty was appointed Monday by Governor George Pataki. She'll replace John Cahill, who has been named as Pataki's senior policy advisor. North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
Acid Rain Legislation: Pundits See Strong Opposition; Supporters Say There's Hope
Mar 01, 2001 — Three North Country Congressmen are pushing a new plan to reduce acid rain. The bill would cut sulfur emissions from power plants in the Midwest. Nitrogen oxide and mercury pollution would also be restricted. Similar legislation has failed to win support, but some observers say this may be the year for reform. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article
Prison Inmate Runs Fraud Scheme from Payphone
Feb 28, 2001 — Federal officials say an inmate at the state prison in Ray Brook ran a securities fraud scheme using a public telephone. More than 200 investors thought they were buying hot internet stocks. They sent $8.5 million to bank accounts controlled by the prisoner. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
Interest Groups Debate Park-wide Snowmobile Plan for the Adirondacks
Feb 27, 2001 — Dozens of snowmobilers turned out for a public forum last night in Old Forge. State officials are developing a new snowmobile plan for the Adirondacks. The idea is to connect local trails into a park-wide network. Talks are going on in private as well. As Brian Mann reports, the state hopes to avoid a major battle between interest groups, but the plan is sure to be controversial.
The next public meeting will be held Wednesday (2-28) evening at Queensbury Town Hall. There's also a meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 8, at the high school in Colton from 4 to 7 pm. Other meetings will be held in Albany, Rochester, and Utica. Go to full article
The next public meeting will be held Wednesday (2-28) evening at Queensbury Town Hall. There's also a meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 8, at the high school in Colton from 4 to 7 pm. Other meetings will be held in Albany, Rochester, and Utica. Go to full article
Niagara Mohawk Fined for Excessive Emissions
Feb 22, 2001 — Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation has been fined $900,000 for allowing excessive smoke emissions from four upstate power plants that it used to own. NiMo officials say the fine will be paid by the company's shareholders, not ratepayers. Brian Mann has more. Go to full article
Train Derailment Disrupts Traffic in Champlain Valley
Feb 19, 2001 — A southbound freight train derailed Saturday night in Westport, sparking a propane fire and disrupting rail traffic. As Brian Mann reports, officials say the accident occurred near the Boquet River and could have sparked a major environmental disaster. Go to full article
Outdoor Accident: Two Die in Adirondacks
Feb 19, 2001 — Authorities say two people died over the weekend in the Adirondacks. The separate incidents involved a snowmobile accident near Speculator and a hiker who fell ill in the High Peaks. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
Park Agency Reviews Gravel Mining Permit in Town of Essex
Feb 16, 2001 — The Adirondack Park Agency wraps up its monthly meeting today in Ray Brook. Commissioners will review a controversial permit that would allow a gravel mine on a farm in the town of Essex. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
AIDS Rate High in the Adirondacks
Feb 14, 2001 — The development of more successful AIDS drugs means people with the disease are living longer, healthier lives. The downside is that the population of AIDS and HIV patients is increasing as well. A health clinic network in the Adirondacks is working to help people in rural areas find better treatment. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article
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