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NCPR News Staff: Julie Grant
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Julie Grant grew up on the north shore of Long Island, NY, and moved to the Midwest to attend Miami University. She stayed in Ohio to start her career as a public radio reporter, host, and news director. Julie covered city hall, the statehouse, and loads of political stories. She focused on education coverage for many years, and then turned her attention to environmental issues. Julie was Ohio correspondent for The Environment Report, and covered agriculture, wetlands, chemicals in everyday products, and many other issues.She has traveled to Egypt, India, and around the U.S. for documentary work and public radio stories, and has won many awards through the years. Julie is excited to be back in New York with her family--even though it's much further north this time! Email Julie
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All Before Five: 12/01/11
Dec 01, 2011 — Congressman Bill Owens wants to repeal $5.50 fee on Canadian visitors to the U.S., Brian Mann reports from Vaughan, north of Toronto, where immigrants are seen as key to the future, and the Innovation Trail visits Occupy encampments around New York. Go to full article
At this point, there's no indication that there was any foul play.
Hunter found dead in the Adirondacks
Ray Brook, NY, Nov 30, 2011 — The body of a hunter who had been missing in the Adirondacks since Saturday was found on Wednesday. Russ Beede of Lake Placid was 63 years old.
David Winchell is spokesman for the state department of environmental conservation in Ray Brook.
Winchell says Mr. Beede went hunting alone, on the property of the Adirondack Mountain Club. His body was found in that general vicinity. More than forty people and two K-9 units have been searching the woods for him since Monday.
Winchell says now that Mr. Beede has been found, New York state police will take over the investigation. He says it does not look like there was any foul play involved.
Winchell says it's not uncommon for people to go missing in the mountains during hunting season. He says most come out unharmed. But he does caution hunters and hikers to make people aware of their plans, and to make sure they are healthy before entering the wilderness.
Winchell says state police will complete an investigation and an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of Mr. Beede's death. Go to full article
David Winchell is spokesman for the state department of environmental conservation in Ray Brook.
Winchell says Mr. Beede went hunting alone, on the property of the Adirondack Mountain Club. His body was found in that general vicinity. More than forty people and two K-9 units have been searching the woods for him since Monday.
Winchell says now that Mr. Beede has been found, New York state police will take over the investigation. He says it does not look like there was any foul play involved.
Winchell says it's not uncommon for people to go missing in the mountains during hunting season. He says most come out unharmed. But he does caution hunters and hikers to make people aware of their plans, and to make sure they are healthy before entering the wilderness.
Winchell says state police will complete an investigation and an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of Mr. Beede's death. Go to full article
Scientists say warmer temperatures could lead to increasing asthma rates and mosquito-borne diseases.
Scientists: Climate change in New York could increase diseases
Nov 28, 2011 — A new report finds that New York may suffer disproportionate effects of climate change in the coming decades, when compared with other regions. The report was co-authored by scientists from Cornell, Columbia University, and Hunter College. It finds that because New York is a northern state, it has already warmed more than twice the global average--2.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the last forty years.
The report paints a harsh picture, including possible extreme temperatures in the coming decades, along with sea-level rises, downpours, droughts, and floods. The changes are projected to affect nearly every region and every facet of New York's economy, including upstate ski resorts and dairy farms.
The report finds that the changing weather patterns will also affect public health. Co-author Patrick Kinney is director of Columbia University's Climate and Health Program. He spoke with Julie Grant about the diseases and other problems that could be in the north country's future. Go to full article
The report paints a harsh picture, including possible extreme temperatures in the coming decades, along with sea-level rises, downpours, droughts, and floods. The changes are projected to affect nearly every region and every facet of New York's economy, including upstate ski resorts and dairy farms.
The report finds that the changing weather patterns will also affect public health. Co-author Patrick Kinney is director of Columbia University's Climate and Health Program. He spoke with Julie Grant about the diseases and other problems that could be in the north country's future. Go to full article
Linda Barberic's partner Keith helps her prepare a healthy meal, using olive oil instead of butter. (Photo by Julie Grant)
Trying for a healthy Thanksgiving
Canton, NY, Nov 24, 2011 — With so many Americans facing diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems, the Thanksgiving meal has become a battleground in some families. Some family members want to make it a healthy meal, others want to stick with their traditional family dishes. Julie Grant reports: Go to full article
Cathy Matthews looks at canned goods on the pantry shelves.
Pantry hopes to nourish both sides of the "giving" equation
Canton, OH, Nov 21, 2011 — Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends - and food. But more and more people in the north country need help with putting food on the table. Asking for that help can be hard. Julie Grant visited one pantry in Canton that tries to make it easier. The director hopes to nourish both people who need food, and people who donate. Go to full article
A hydro-fracking tower. (Photo: The Innovation Trail.)
Financial expert criticizes economics of shale gas exploration
Potsdam, NY, Nov 16, 2011 — Drilling companies have been criticizing New York for delaying permits to drill for gas in the state's underground shale formations. The Department of Environmental Conservation says it is still considering regulations, and might not issue permits until 2013.
Deborah Rogers is glad New York is asking questions before allowing this type of drilling. Rogers has become a leading critic of the economics of shale gas exploration. She's an advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Texas. Rogers spoke Tuesday night at Clarkson University, and earlier in the day with Julie Grant. Go to full article
Deborah Rogers is glad New York is asking questions before allowing this type of drilling. Rogers has become a leading critic of the economics of shale gas exploration. She's an advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Texas. Rogers spoke Tuesday night at Clarkson University, and earlier in the day with Julie Grant. Go to full article
Lead wheel weights. Photo: Jeff Gearhart
New York among leaders getting lead out of the environment
Canton, OH, Nov 15, 2011 — The U.S. has worked to get lead out of gas and out of paint, but the biggest source of lead in a consumer product is still on roadways. It's in the form of wheel weights, used to balance the tires on our cars. The Environmental Protection Agency says about 1.6 million pounds of lead falls off of vehicles each year, and winds up in the environment. New York is among a handful of states that is leading the effort to ban lead wheel weights. Julie Grant reports. Go to full article
Border patrol vehicles await the bus in Canton.
Rights advocates charge abuse in Upstate NY by U.S. Border Patrol
Canton, OH, Nov 11, 2011 — Immigrant rights advocates and the New York Civil Liberties Union are accusing the Border Patrol of abusing its authority by questioning train and bus passengers about their citizenship, and for targeting people in the North Country and in towns miles away from any international crossing. Julie Grant reports. Go to full article
Mary Lou Rupp. Photo: St. Lawrence County GOP
Rupp is new St. Lawrence County clerk
Queens, NY, Nov 09, 2011 — St. Lawrence County voters chose Republican Mary Lou Rupp as their next county clerk. Her margin over Democrat Gavin Regan was better than two to one.
Regan had been appointed to the post by Gov. Andrew Cuomo when then-clerk Patty Ritchie won a seat in the state Senate. Rupp had served as deputy to Ritchie in the clerk's office.
Rupp says she's ecstatic and thankful about the win. She says she was part of making the clerk's office a money-maker for the county, so voters supported her.
"I think it's because people know how hard we've worked to make our local offices so well run and efficient - customer friendly and revenue generating offices. There was no need for a change." Go to full article
Regan had been appointed to the post by Gov. Andrew Cuomo when then-clerk Patty Ritchie won a seat in the state Senate. Rupp had served as deputy to Ritchie in the clerk's office.
Rupp says she's ecstatic and thankful about the win. She says she was part of making the clerk's office a money-maker for the county, so voters supported her.
"I think it's because people know how hard we've worked to make our local offices so well run and efficient - customer friendly and revenue generating offices. There was no need for a change." Go to full article
We are already for the north country a resounding success going forward...we also want the money.
North Country Economic Council gets ready to submit its plan
Potsdam, NY, Nov 08, 2011 — The North Country Regional Economic Development Council is sifting through project proposals this week. The projects it chooses will be entered into the state competition for the first round of economic development dollars.
Julie Grant reports that while the priority projects have not been revealed, the North Country plan is getting more specific. Go to full article
Julie Grant reports that while the priority projects have not been revealed, the North Country plan is getting more specific. Go to full article
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