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Clinton Proposes Special Ed Funding

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May 05, 2003 — Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is sponsoring legislation to fully fund special education programs across the nation. The "IDEA Full Funding Act of 2003" would provide an additional $1.2 billion for New York schools over the next ten years.  Go to full article

After the War: A Homecoming in Queensbury

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Apr 25, 2003 — State Senator Betty Little, of Queensbury, tells Brian Mann what it was like to be the mom of a Navy pilot flying over Iraq. Lieutenant Commander David Little is a pilot on the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, the last of the three carriers that participated in the air war over Iraq.  Go to full article

Redford Pastor Wins Big in State Lottery

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Apr 17, 2003 — The pastor of the Church of the Assumption in Redford became the second priest ever to win a million dollars from the New York state lottery. Reverend Frank Coryer bought the ?Win for Life? ticket on March 31st at a drug store near his home, and says he's already mapped out what to do with the money.  Go to full article

Schumer Visits the North Country

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Apr 17, 2003 — New York Senator Chuck Schumer begins a 2-day visit to the North Country this morning. Press Secretary Blake Zeff says the Senator begins his day in Brantingham in Lewis County to meet with local officials.  Go to full article

State Health Dept says Potential Buyer Found for Potsdam Nursing Home

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Apr 14, 2003 — About 300 people showed up to a rally on Saturday to protest the closing of the Community Nursing Home in Potsdam. And they may just get their wish. The State Health Department says there's a possible buyer for the facility.  Go to full article

Rally to Save Potsdam Nursing Home Set for Saturday

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Apr 09, 2003 — A rally to save Community Nursing Home in Potsdam is set for this Saturday. Senior groups, faculty, family members and union and elected officials are expected to gather in downtown Potsdam to protest the closing of the nursing home.  Go to full article

Schumer, Clinton Call for More Homeland Security Funds

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Apr 03, 2003 — New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton are leading the push by Senate Democrats for more domestic security funding in the war supplemental budget. President Bush's $75 billion dollar request to cover the costs of war in Iraq includes $4.2 billion for homeland security. Senate Democrats have introduced an amendment to more than double that amount.  Go to full article

Dirty Dozen Awards Today in Albany

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Apr 03, 2003 — A statewide coalition of environmental groups is accusing the state health department of ignoring environmental health problems in St. Lawrence County. The Citizens' Environmental Coalition is handing out its first Dirty Dozen polluter awards today in Albany.  Go to full article

McHugh: Airport Discussions May Continue

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Mar 26, 2003 — A recent decision by the Department of Transportation did not completely rule out the possibility of air service to Albany for passengers from Massena and Ogdensburg airports. A petition by the upstate communities to change the destination hub from Pittsburgh was denied. But North Country Congressman John McHugh says there's still the possibility for future negotiations.  Go to full article

Pataki and Clinton Agree: Bush Aid Not Enough

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Mar 26, 2003 — The federal government isn't supplying enough funding to help New York state with its homeland security needs. That's according to Governor Pataki and New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton.  Go to full article

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