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Monday news roundup: NYS wine, 911, PCBs

Happy Monday! Sure, it’s cold and grey (at least here in Canton), but perhaps a lovely glass of North Country wine would help? David Sommerstein reports today on the growing industry (hearty grapes, people!), centered in Clinton County. We...

Morning Read: Does Saranac Lake need a bigger fire hall or a smaller fire truck?

So here’s the story laid out in a the Adirondack Daily Enterprise: The local volunteer fire squad in Saranac Lake buys a big refurbished truck for $143,000 and only after the vehicle arrives do they discover that it’s too big to fit in...

News stories tagged with "emergency-services"

Watertown Firefighters Told Not to Photograph Fires

by Greg Warner

Jul 15, 2005 — One of the biggest Watertown fires in recent memory took place earlier this month. It started at a machine shop at the former Black Cawson site. The oil-soaked old warehouse burned so hot that it melted fire hoses and burned for two days. Firefighters spent from July 2nd to July 4th at the scene.

During those two days, some firefighters took photographs of the fire. The photos were posted to a firefighters' website, where they attracted attention from the public. Now Watertown Fire Chief Daniel Gaumont has banned all firefighters from taking casual photos at fire scenes. He spoke to Gregory Warner about why. Go to full article

NY Aids St. Lawrence County with Wireless E-911

by Jody Tosti

Apr 01, 2004 — A $310,000 state grant is helping St. Lawrence County upgrade its wireless E-911 system. Jody Tosti has more. Go to full article

Lewis County gets 911

by Jody Tosti

Jan 27, 2003 — It's been a week since Lewis County residents could begin dialing 911 in case of an emergency. With the new system in place, dispatchers now have quick access to information about a caller's location and identity. But, as Jody Tosti reports, county officials say the system hasn't been perfected yet. They still have a few glitches to work out Go to full article

Firehouse Funding

by Martha Foley

Jun 04, 2002 — Canton and Lisbon Fire Departments are getting help from state and federal governments. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article

Spring Flood Threat in Adirondacks

by Martha Foley

Apr 11, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Essex County Emergency Services Director Ray Thatcher about the flood threat in the Adirondacks this spring. Go to full article

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