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Green Groups Disagree Over Tupper Lake Power Corridor

by Brian Mann

Aug 25, 2005 — Two prominent environmental groups disagree about the best route for a new power line from St. Lawrence County to Tupper Lake.

The New York Power Authority is developing plans for the electric line, which will end power shortages and blackouts in the village. As Brian Mann reports, one group says a historic right-of-way might allow the line to cut through state forest preserve. But critics say the plan would violate the state constitution. Go to full article

Power Dam Politics: When David Meets Goliath

by David Sommerstein

Mar 09, 2004 — David Sommerstein talks with Massena attorney Tom Snider about his new book, Power Dam Politics. It's Snider's take on the negotiations to relicense the New York Power Authority's massive hydropower project on the St. Lawrence River. Go to full article

Alcoa Cuts 107 Jobs in Massena

by David Sommerstein

Jan 12, 2004 — The Aluminum Company of America is cutting more than a hundred jobs at its smelting plant in Massena. The decision announced late last week comes just after a one year reduction in power costs expires. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article

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