Potsdam, NY, Apr 20, 2012 — One of the most popular weekly music programs on public radio is coming to Potsdam this Saturday night. For more than ten years, "From the Top" has been the preeminent showcase for America's best young musicians. Hosted by pianist Christopher O'Riley, the show will be recorded live in Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music on Saturday night (7:30). The Potsdam "From the Top" broadcast will feature several of the most talented young performers from across the country. The show is the final Community Performance Series Guest Artist Series event of the season.

These are tough times for classical music -- with recent budget cuts to arts education in public schools and some orchestras going bankrupt. But Christopher O'Riley told Todd Moe that he doesn't think the future of classical music is bleak. He says the next generation of classical musicians are more entrepreneurial than his generation.  Go to full article

Nov 17, 2010 — It's not easy managing a small organic farm in the Adirondack Mountains. It's even more complicated managing that farm while also writing a book about the experience.

Kristen Kimball, author of The Dirty Life, has managed that double feat and her new book is drawing national attention.

Kimball farms in the town of Essex with her husband Mark. This week, she spoke about how farming redefined her life with Melissa Block, host of NPR's All Things Considered.  Go to full article

Lake Placid, NY, Jan 25, 2010 — Over the weekend, NPR's Melissa Block was in Lake Placid, gathering interviews for Olympic stories that will air today and tomorrow. The co-host of All Things Considered joined Brian Mann to talk about her work, her visit to the North Country and the future of National Public Radio.  Go to full article

Dec 29, 2009 — After 30 years as morning newscaster at NPR, Carl Kasell will give his final newscast tomorrow morning. At 75, his radio career spans more than 50 years, and he's been on the air with NPR since 1975. Kasell will continue as official judge and scorekeeper on NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!". He told Todd Moe that he's just changing jobs. But no more early morning newscasts.  Go to full article

Canton, NY, Aug 24, 2009 — Martha Foley talks with NPR president Vivian Schiller about public radio, its stations, listeners and future. Tune in at noon to hear Schiller in a news roundtable with NCPR Adirondack Bureau Chief Brian Mann and Station Manager Ellen Rocco, broadcast live from the Cantwell Room of the Saranac Lake Free Library.  Go to full article

Mar 25, 2009 — The 20th Congressional special election is giving national observers an indication of how the Obama administration's economic plan is playing with voters. As NPR's Robert Smith reported on "All things Considered" last night, it may be a local race, but the candidates are doing their best to capitalize on the national issues.  Go to full article

Mar 10, 2009 — The economic downturn is affecting the public radio system across the country, but differently at each local station, and at National Public Radio in Washington. As member of NPR's Board of Directors, NCPR Station Manager Ellen Rocco has the view from the top, and from the grass roots. She joined Martha Foley this morning to talk about finances.  Go to full article

Apr 18, 2006 — Lisa Phillips is the author of a new book that digs into the lives of more than 40 of public radio's most cherished personalities. She spoke with Todd Moe.  Go to full article

Mar 20, 2006 — Martha Foley talks with Douglas Hopper. He's at NCPR for the next two months via a fellowship from National Public Radio.  Go to full article

Jan 26, 2006 — National Public Radio's chief operating officer Ken Stern took time from a visit to the station to answer listener questions about NPR, public radio, and a host of related issues. He was joined in the studio by NCPR's station manager Ellen Rocco, news director Martha Foley and program director Jackie Sauter.  Go to full article