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Dirty Dozen Awards Today in Albany
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
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
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
Thinking About War: Fort Drum Soldiers Await Deployment to Iraq
Mar 26, 2003 — Earlier this month, David Sommerstein sat down with a group of soldiers waiting for war. They were members of the 4th battalion, 31st Infantry, known as the Polar Bears on the base. They are still at Fort Drum, still waiting. But with the war in Iraq underway, escalating as soldiers approach Baghdad, we thought we would listen again to parts of the conversation. Go to full article
Lawmakers Urged to Make Video Voyeurism a Crime
Mar 20, 2003 — A Long Island woman who was secretly videotaped by her landlord joined other victims yesterday to Albany to urge state lawmakers to agree on legislation that would make video voyeurism a crime. Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward said she was shocked to find out that a law against video voyeurism didn't already exist. Go to full article
New York Heightens Border Security As War Looms
Mar 19, 2003 — Governor Pataki has stepped up security along the northern border with Canada. Officials are offering few details, but the Governor says state police have deepened their efforts in recent days. Go to full article
Adams Grocer to Offer Drive-thru Service
Mar 14, 2003 — Shoppers in the Adams area will soon be able to pick up basic food items, like milk and bread, without ever leaving their cars. Rod's Big M is expanding into the vacant Kinney Drugs store located next to it. Go to full article
Ft. Drum, Families Remember Fallen Soldiers
Mar 14, 2003 — The 11 soldiers who died in Tuesday's helicopter crash at Fort Drum were remembered Friday as American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while preparing for their next mission. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Senate Passes Bill Authorizing Tax on Internet Sales
Mar 12, 2003 — It would be more expensive to order items over the internet, under a bill in the New York State Senate that would charges sales tax on e-commerce. State Senator Betty Little was among New York's Republicans to vote in favor of the bill yesterday. She says collecting taxes from online sales could provide the state with an injection of much-needed revenues. Go to full article
Seaway Opening Delayed Due to Ice
Mar 07, 2003 — For the first time in its 44 year history, the St. Lawrence Seaway will open 6 days late because there's too much ice on the St. Lawrence River. Go to full article
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