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NCPR News Staff: Chris Morris
Tri-Lakes Correspondent
Chris Morris is a staff writer at the Adirondack Daily Enterprisein Saranac Lake. Prior to that, he was news director at WNBZ radio. His work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across northern New York and Vermont. Chris reports on news and events in the Lake Placid region.
A life-long Adirondacker, Chris lives in Saranac Lake and is an avid cross-country skier and a ski coach at Dewey Mountain Ski Center. In the summer, he enjoys camping and golfing. E-mail
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Former Gov. Paterson talks with reporters (Photo: PSC)
Former Gov. Paterson opens up on life (and baseball) after politics
Paul Smiths, NY, May 17, 2011 — During a brief trip to the Adirondacks, former New York Governor David Paterson said his successor is doing a great job in Albany.
Paterson was the keynote speaker Sunday as Paul Smith's College graduated its 64th class.
Following commencement, Paterson spoke candidly about a variety of subjects, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Adirondacks, and making a guest appearance on New York City sports radio.
Chris Morris has our story. Go to full article
Paterson was the keynote speaker Sunday as Paul Smith's College graduated its 64th class.
Following commencement, Paterson spoke candidly about a variety of subjects, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Adirondacks, and making a guest appearance on New York City sports radio.
Chris Morris has our story. Go to full article
We have to be creative... when it comes to accomplishing all that we need to do to take care of what makes our area so special
Cash-strapped DEC relies on partnerships
Ray Brook, NY, May 10, 2011 — As Albany tightens its belt, the state Department of Environmental Conservation has faced some of the deepest cuts, losing key staff and money for services like campgrounds and fish hatcheries.
State officials say partnerships with environmental groups and local governments are helping to ease the crunch. But as Chris Morris reports, critics say partnerships can't erase the need for more dollars. Go to full article
State officials say partnerships with environmental groups and local governments are helping to ease the crunch. But as Chris Morris reports, critics say partnerships can't erase the need for more dollars. Go to full article
Franklin County emergency services coordinator Rick Provost in Tupper Lake with DEC Commissioner Joe Martens), state environmental facilities head Matt Driscoll, Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, and Tupper Lake Supervisor Roger Amell.
Officials scramble to assess flood damage
Tupper Lake, NY, May 06, 2011 — Flooding in parts of the North Country is expected to get worse before it gets better.
And even though water levels continue to fluctuate, state and local officials are trying to get a handle on how much damage has occurred so far.
In Saranac Lake two bridges that have been closed for more than a week were reopened early this morning. Village Manager John Sweeney says water levels dropped by about three inches overnight. Sweeney says county inspectors found no problems with any of the bridges in the village yesterday.
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Administration - or FEMA - were in Saranac Lake Thursday as well. Sweeney says they were focused on evaluating the state of public infrastructure, and may begin looking at some private properties today.
Meanwhile, state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens toured flood ravaged neighborhoods in Tupper Lake.
Chris Morris was there and has this report... Go to full article
And even though water levels continue to fluctuate, state and local officials are trying to get a handle on how much damage has occurred so far.
In Saranac Lake two bridges that have been closed for more than a week were reopened early this morning. Village Manager John Sweeney says water levels dropped by about three inches overnight. Sweeney says county inspectors found no problems with any of the bridges in the village yesterday.
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Administration - or FEMA - were in Saranac Lake Thursday as well. Sweeney says they were focused on evaluating the state of public infrastructure, and may begin looking at some private properties today.
Meanwhile, state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens toured flood ravaged neighborhoods in Tupper Lake.
Chris Morris was there and has this report... Go to full article
A tiny opening appears between lake water and the Main Street Bridge (Photo: Chris Morris
Saranac Lake dries out, rests up, assesses damage
Saranac Lake, NY, May 03, 2011 — Flood conditions in parts of the North Country eased a bit on Monday as emergency personnel continued dealing with the damage caused by high waters.
In Saranac Lake, water levels receded, providing officials with the chance to assess infrastructure above and below the Lake Flower Dam.
Following five tense days, some volunteers are being sent home to rest. But as Chris Morris reports, more heavy rain is expected today. Go to full article
In Saranac Lake, water levels receded, providing officials with the chance to assess infrastructure above and below the Lake Flower Dam.
Following five tense days, some volunteers are being sent home to rest. But as Chris Morris reports, more heavy rain is expected today. Go to full article
Boston Bruins practise thise week in Lake Placid (Photo: Chris Morris)
For Bruins, road to playoffs leads through Lake Placid
Lake Placid, NY, Apr 21, 2011 — Coming off a key win in their playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins stopped in Lake Placid to regroup on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Bruins are down two games to one in the series, after bouncing back Monday night with a key 4-2 victory over the Habs.
As Chris Morris reports, the Bruins took advantage of Montreal's proximity to Lake Placid, where players found some peace and quiet before tonight's Game 4. Go to full article
The Bruins are down two games to one in the series, after bouncing back Monday night with a key 4-2 victory over the Habs.
As Chris Morris reports, the Bruins took advantage of Montreal's proximity to Lake Placid, where players found some peace and quiet before tonight's Game 4. Go to full article
Keegan Muldowney (left) waits for his turn on a vehicle fire drill held last summer in Keeseville (Photo courtesy of Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department)
Volunteer fire squads battle blazes and a shortage of recruits
Saranac Lake, NY, Apr 20, 2011 — Across the North Country, volunteer fire squads are struggling to find new recruits.
Departments face a lot of challenges. Many small towns have fewer and fewer young people.
Training demands have grown over the years.
As Chris Morris reports, the region's fire chiefs are organizing to try to rebuild the tradition of service. Go to full article
Departments face a lot of challenges. Many small towns have fewer and fewer young people.
Training demands have grown over the years.
As Chris Morris reports, the region's fire chiefs are organizing to try to rebuild the tradition of service. Go to full article
Roughly 40 nurses rallied yesterday outside Adirondack Medical Center (Photo: Chris Morris)
Nurses picket at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake
Saranac Lake, NY, Apr 08, 2011 — A large group of nurses gathered in front of one of the region's largest health care facilities this week to call for fair wages and benefits.
The nurses' union at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake says it wants a contract similar to those at other area hospitals, like the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh and the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.
But hospital officials counter that they've been negotiating in good faith, and that their contract proposal is, in fact, fair.
Chris Morris has our report. Go to full article
The nurses' union at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake says it wants a contract similar to those at other area hospitals, like the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh and the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.
But hospital officials counter that they've been negotiating in good faith, and that their contract proposal is, in fact, fair.
Chris Morris has our report. Go to full article
North Country reps respond to intervention in Libya
Mar 23, 2011 — The region's representatives in Congress are weighing in on the crisis in Libya. Bill Owens, the Democrat representing New York's 23rd Congressional District, says he supports efforts to free the Libyan people from the grip of a powerful dictator. But he also has reservations as the U.S. continues military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meanwhile, 20th Congressional District Representative Chris Gibson, a Republican and retired Army colonel, says the U.S. has no business getting involved in Libya. Todd Moe has more. Go to full article
Photo: Sandra Hildreth
Saranac Lake launches new community department store
Saranac Lake, NY, Mar 17, 2011 — Organizers in Saranac Lake say they've raised enough investment capital to open a community-owned department store sometime this summer.
The shareholder-owned store will be one of the few businesses of its type in the US.
Board members made the announcement Wednesday morning at the former Corvo's restaurant, the future site of the department store.
Chris Morris has our story. Go to full article
The shareholder-owned store will be one of the few businesses of its type in the US.
Board members made the announcement Wednesday morning at the former Corvo's restaurant, the future site of the department store.
Chris Morris has our story. Go to full article
ORDA has new chairman, but he's a familiar face
Lake Placid, NY, Mar 16, 2011 — The former chairman of the New York State's Republican Party is taking the helm of the state Olympic Regional Development Authority. Pat Barrett sat in as chair of ORDA's board of directors during their meeting on Tuesday. According to the Albany Times Union, Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to name Barrett to fill the post permanently. Chris Morris has details. Go to full article
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