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NCPR News Staff: David Sommerstein

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David Sommerstein, NCPR's roving St. Lawrence Valley/Fort Drum/Tug Hill reporter, began his career in radio, strangely enough, as a high school Spanish teacher in Buffalo. While drilling verb conjugations and teaching a love for Latino culture during the day, he sat in as a late night jazz and Latin DJ at Buffalo's NPR affiliate, WBFO. The radio bug bit, and David found his way to southern Colorado/northern New Mexico (the Taos/Santa Fe area) where he was Program Director, Music Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and "Just About Anything Else You Can Think Of" Director at NPR affiliate KRZA.

Since joining NCPR's news department, David has reported from the chilly deck of a St. Lawrence icebreaker, the power-chord filled stage of the High School Rock Band Festival, and the tense Albanian street market of post-war Kosovo with soldiers from Fort Drum. David also gets to fulfill his passion for music of all kinds when he spins world dance and groove music on editions of The Beat Authority. E-mail

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Schumer Hopes for Patients' Bill of Rights by July 4

by David Sommerstein
Jun 28, 2001 — New York Senator Charles Schumer hopes to pass a Patients' Bill of Rights through the US Senate by July 4. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

No Jetski Curfew in St. Lawrence County Town of Pierrepont

by David Sommerstein
Jun 28, 2001 — Jetski users will still have their way on the Hannawa Falls Reservoir in St. Lawrence County. The Town of Pierrepont Board voted unanimously against a 6 pm to 9 am curfew for the machines. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Lisbon Residents Settle Sealand Toxic Lawsuit

by David Sommerstein
Jun 28, 2001 — Families near the Sealand toxic waste site in the St. Lawrence County town of Lisbon have reached a settlement with some of the world's largest corporations. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Jetski Curfews in St. Lawrence County Divide Neighbors

by David Sommerstein
Jun 26, 2001 — Last year, New York's legislature gave towns the right to regulate jetski use on their home waters—now personal watercraft rules are an issue from lake to lake—David Sommerstein reports on a proposed "curfew" on one St. Lawrence County pond.  Go to full article

Governor okays casinos in Niagara Falls and Buffalo

by David Sommerstein
Jun 25, 2001 — Last week Governor Pataki made a surprise announcement to allow Seneca Nation casinos in Niagara Falls and Buffalo. David Sommerstein reports the St. Regis Mohawks don't think the move will hurt their own casino plans.  Go to full article

Lower Canadian Standards Attract Hazardous Waste Disposal

by David Sommerstein
Jun 22, 2001 — A report says Canada has become a haven for hazardous waste generated in the U.S. Companies in the Great Lakes region use lower standards in Ontario and Quebec to dispose of the waste more cheaply. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Roll-Your-Own Blackout

by David Sommerstein
Jun 20, 2001 — David Sommerstein has the story behind a ubiquitous e-mail urging people to turn off the lights for a few hours Thursday night for a symbolic blackout, and the perspective of one North Country man who has nothing to do with electricity shortages.  Go to full article

Dr Rona Flippo: How Kids Learn to Read

by David Sommerstein
Jun 15, 2001 — David Sommerstein talks to the woman who wrote the book on what experts say about teaching kids to read. Dr. Rona Flippo will be the keynote speaker at a SUNY Potsdam conference next week.  Go to full article

Last Round of Talks on GM Cleanup Before Mohawks and State Sue

by David Sommerstein
Jun 15, 2001 — The St. Regis Mohawks and New York's Attorney General will try one last round of talks with General Motors over cleanup of toxic dump sites near Massena. David Sommerstein reports General Motors asked to meet with the state and the tribe before both file a lawsuit against the company.  Go to full article

Planned Parenthood President Celebrates Plattsburgh Clinic Anniversary

by David Sommerstein
Jun 14, 2001 — Gloria Feldt, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the nation's largest reproductive rights group, visited Plattsburgh to help the regional chapter, Northern Adirondacks Planned Parenthood, celebrate its 30th anniversary. David Sommerstein spoke with Feldt, who urged supporters to mobilize in a tricky political landscape.  Go to full article

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