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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
Stories filed by Chris Morris
Roughly 40 nurses rallied yesterday outside Adirondack Medical Center (Photo: Chris Morris)
Nurses picket at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake
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
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
APA chairman Curt Stiles says LGRB's resolution okay (File photo)
APA chairman says Review Board can weigh in on land purchases
Chester, NY, Mar 07, 2011 — A prominent pro-environment group has been pushing the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board to stop commenting on the issue of state land-purchases in the Park.
The Adirondack Council argues that the state-funded Review Board doesn't have a mandate to weigh in on the issue.
But APA chairman Curt Stiles says Review Board is defending the Review Board's decision to issue a resolution opposing the Finch Pruyn and Follensby land deals.
Chris Morris has details. Go to full article
The Adirondack Council argues that the state-funded Review Board doesn't have a mandate to weigh in on the issue.
But APA chairman Curt Stiles says Review Board is defending the Review Board's decision to issue a resolution opposing the Finch Pruyn and Follensby land deals.
Chris Morris has details. Go to full article
Regional athletes, including Andrew Weibrecht and Haley Johnson pitched in to help support the games (Photo: Lake Placid CVB/Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism)
In age of budget woes, Empire State Winter Games go grassroots
Lake Placid, NY, Feb 25, 2011 — The Olympic region of the Adirondacks will play host to the Empire State Winter Games this weekend. This year, the event has a very different feel, largely because it's not being sponsored, organized, or funded by the state of New York.
In November of last year, state officials announced that the agency will no longer holding the summer and winter games due to New York's ongoing budget crisis. Less than 24 hours after that decision went public, local officials from across the North Country joined forces to save the games.
Chris Morris has been chronicling the story since November. He reports that for a lot of people in the Adirondacks the decision to keep the games alive was deeply personal. Go to full article
In November of last year, state officials announced that the agency will no longer holding the summer and winter games due to New York's ongoing budget crisis. Less than 24 hours after that decision went public, local officials from across the North Country joined forces to save the games.
Chris Morris has been chronicling the story since November. He reports that for a lot of people in the Adirondacks the decision to keep the games alive was deeply personal. Go to full article
It will be prevented from moving through ... by the environmental lobby. Simple as that.
Debate over Adirondack road closures continues
Feb 22, 2011 — Debate and legal wrangling continue in the Adirondacks over who has the power and authority to close old town roads.
The flashpoint for the conflict is a road from Lake Placid to Keene that currently serves as part of the Jackrabbit ski trail.
But that case could have far-reaching implications for other roads in the Park.
As Chris Morris reports, North Country Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward reintroduced legislation last week that would give final say in these disputes to local town officials. Go to full article
The flashpoint for the conflict is a road from Lake Placid to Keene that currently serves as part of the Jackrabbit ski trail.
But that case could have far-reaching implications for other roads in the Park.
As Chris Morris reports, North Country Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward reintroduced legislation last week that would give final say in these disputes to local town officials. Go to full article
The McHugh family gathers with supporters for a day on the ice
Pond hockey tourney honors Saranac Lake, Potsdam student
Bloomingdale, NY, Feb 15, 2011 — The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival came to a close over the weekend and it was highlighted this year by a new event - the Casey McHugh Memorial Pond Hockey Tournament.
Outdoor pond hockey is regaining popularity here in the North Country. This event was held in honor of Casey McHugh, a popular graduate of Saranac Lake High School who attended SUNY Potsdam.
He passed away last year after being injured in a skateboarding accident. Chris Morris reports that the tournament was a huge success, raising money for a scholarship fund which organizers plan to establish in Casey's memory. Go to full article
Outdoor pond hockey is regaining popularity here in the North Country. This event was held in honor of Casey McHugh, a popular graduate of Saranac Lake High School who attended SUNY Potsdam.
He passed away last year after being injured in a skateboarding accident. Chris Morris reports that the tournament was a huge success, raising money for a scholarship fund which organizers plan to establish in Casey's memory. Go to full article
Once you use that money to pay for your fuel oil and your electric bill – what do you do the next year?
North Country schools say cash reserves can't cover Cuomo cuts
Feb 14, 2011 — A report released last week by the state Education Department estimates that 74 percent of school districts outside of New York City have a big enough fund balance to pay for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed state aid cuts.
The numbers show that districts have about $1.16 billion in their reserve accounts, along with a little more than $355 million in federal stimulus funds leftover from last year.
But opponents of Cuomo's budget cuts say that's just not true.
They claim the aid cuts will force thousands of teacher layoffs and result in increased taxes, especially in poor North Country districts.
Chris Morris has our story. Go to full article
The numbers show that districts have about $1.16 billion in their reserve accounts, along with a little more than $355 million in federal stimulus funds leftover from last year.
But opponents of Cuomo's budget cuts say that's just not true.
They claim the aid cuts will force thousands of teacher layoffs and result in increased taxes, especially in poor North Country districts.
Chris Morris has our story. Go to full article
Lake Champlain Bridge project (File photo)
DOT says Adirondack roads, bridges in rough shape
Ray Brook, NY, Feb 11, 2011 — Officials with the state Department of Transportation say bridges and culverts located inside the Adirondack Park are in rough shape.
DOT officials gave a presentation yesterday at the APA's monthly meeting in Ray Brook.
As Chris Morris reports, the state's budget crisis has forced crews to scale back on maintenance and construction projects. Go to full article
DOT officials gave a presentation yesterday at the APA's monthly meeting in Ray Brook.
As Chris Morris reports, the state's budget crisis has forced crews to scale back on maintenance and construction projects. Go to full article
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