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People: Chris Anthony, Salvation Army Volunteer at Ground Zero
Nov 15, 2001 — Jody Tosti profiles Chris Anthony, one of 18 Salvation Army officers from upstate New York to be called to Ground Zero, just six days after the September 11 attacks. Go to full article
The North Country Helping Out at Ground Zero
Nov 09, 2001 — In the weeks since the September 11 attack, thousands of people in the North Country have helped with the recovery in New York City. Red cross workers, state police, firemen and paramedics have joined the effort. No one has done more than members of the National Guard, who've left their jobs and their families to go south. Brian Mann has this profile of one family in Saranac Lake. Go to full article
NY Governor Lobbies Congress for Relief Aid
Oct 12, 2001 — Governor Pataki was in Washington yesterday afternoon lobbying Congress for 54 billion dollars in relief aid. But some in New York say he'll have a tough time getting the money. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
New Regulations Place Cost Burden on Local Airports
Sep 28, 2001 — Airports in the North Country are finishing up their second week of regular service since the terrorist attacks on the U.S. grounded all air travel on September 11. David Sommerstein reports local airports are complying with new regulations. But the costs associated with them burden a service that's always been tough to keep financially viable. Go to full article
NYS Lawmakers Return to a Changed Budget Battle
Sep 28, 2001 — State lawmakers have once again began working on the state budget but they say they return to a very different financial situation since the terrorist attacks. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Terrorism May Affect Some Programs' Funding
Sep 27, 2001 — How funding for some state programs could be affected following the terrorist attacks. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
National Women's Hall of Fame Cancels Induction in New York Tourism Slump
Sep 27, 2001 — State tourism has suffered since the terrorist attacks, but people in the tourism industry from across the state have mixed opinions about whether the effects are long term. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Pataki Visits Disaster HQ, Relaxes Access to Survivor Benefits
Sep 25, 2001 — Governor Pataki encouraged workers at the State Emergency Management Operations. He also took steps to make it easier for relatives of victims of the terrorist attacks to obtain benefits. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
People: John McHugh, representative
Sep 25, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with North Country Congressman John McHugh about a new congressional bipartisan spirit and the challenges posed by the new effort against terrorism. Go to full article
North Country EMS Workers Remember Their Fallen Colleagues
Sep 24, 2001 — The American flag returns to full staff today, but the mourning continues. North Country emergency crews gathered over the weekend to remember those who died trying to save lives. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article


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