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NYS Assembly Minority Leader Honored by St. Lawrence County Republicans
Oct 15, 2001 — The state assembly's minority leader was the featured guest at the St. Lawrence County Republicans' annual dinner Friday night in Ogdensburg. Albany Assemblyman John Faso praised his fellow Republicans for their leadership since the attacks of September 11, and took an opportunity to do some campaigning. Faso is a Republican candidate for State Comptroller in 2002. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Office for the Aging Seeks Volunteers
Oct 01, 2001 — The St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging is seeking ombudsman to act as liaisons for residents of the county's nursing and adult homes. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article
St. Lawrence County Democratic Chair to Run for Lt. Governor
Aug 31, 2001 — St. Lawrence County Democratic Committee Chairman Steven Burke says he'll run for Lieutenant Governor next year. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article
Water Conservation Urged in St. Lawence County
Aug 06, 2001 — St. Lawrence County communities are asking residents to ease up on watering lawns, gardens and cars, although no official bans are yet in place. Jody Tosti reports. Go to full article
First Book Promotes Pre-school Literacy
Jul 30, 2001 — The national group First Book is promoting literacy by giving books to pre-school children from low-income families. Two years ago, a chapter was formed in St. Lawrence County and as Jody Tosti reports, by all accounts, it's making a difference. Go to full article
County Legislators to vote on support of Chatham Plant Tonight
Jul 02, 2001 — St. Lawrence County legislators will vote tonight on whether to actively support the proposed Chatham Forest Products plant in Lisbon. Go to full article
Jetski Curfews in St. Lawrence County Divide Neighbors
Jun 26, 2001 — Last year, New York's legislature gave towns the right to regulate jetski use on their home waters—now personal watercraft rules are an issue from lake to lake—David Sommerstein reports on a proposed "curfew" on one St. Lawrence County pond. Go to full article
Zinc Corp. of America Lays off 141 in St. Lawrence County
May 17, 2001 — The Zinc Corporation of America in St. Lawrence County laid off 141 workers Monday, citing high costs and low prices for zinc. David Sommerstein reports employees and area residents alike hope the two month work stoppage is only temporary. Go to full article
Stalking Wild Turkey
May 07, 2001 — Thousands of hunters head into the fields and woodlands this month to stalk the wild turkey. David Sommerstein went along on a hunt in the woods of St. Lawrence County. Go to full article
New Tourism Stategy for St. Lawrence County
Apr 25, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Canton Economic Development director Pat Tubbs about plans for tourism in St. Lawrence County. About 75 local business people gathered yesterday to map out a strategy to boost this growing part of the region's economy. Go to full article
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