Syracuse, NY, Feb 01, 2010 — As the work week ended last Friday, employees of Penn Traffic grocery stores--including P & C markets in the North Country--got reassuring news that they'll continue to have work. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Syracuse, NY, May 19, 2009 — Syracuse Stage is closing out their season with Crowns, running through June 7. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review.  Go to full article

Apr 22, 2009 — Roman Catholic officials in the North Country say the Bishop for the Diocese of Ogdensburg is being re-assigned. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Nov 26, 2008 — The economic recession is already hitting the North Country hard. St. Lawrence County has the highest unemployment rate outside of New York City. Layoffs and budget cuts across the region are forcing more people to food pantries and soup kitchens to feed their families. And it hasn't even gotten really cold yet. Food banks are reporting an increase in demand of anywhere from 10 to 50%. The Food Bank of Central New York sends millions of pounds of food to 47 pantries and soup kitchens in St. Lawrence, Lewis and Jefferson counties. It's been preparing for years for tough times like these. Now the system believes it's ready. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Apr 23, 2008 — Governor Paterson says the Division of the Budget and key members of his staff will begin work on proposals to reduce future state spending, with an eye toward cutting nextyear's budget by 10 percent. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Mar 18, 2008 — Todd Moe talks with author Diana Abu-Jaber about her book, The Language of Baklava. It's this year's "North Country Reads" selection. Abu-Jaber's memoir focuses on food and its role in family culture - with a focus on Arab American acclimation. She'll visit the North Country in early April. Diana Abu-Jaber told Todd Moe that food helps illustrate the two cultures of her childhood.  Go to full article

Sep 20, 2007 — In the spring of 2006, a series of billboards appeared along Rt. 81 near Syracuse, each featuring an enormous close-up of a young man's head on a plain dark surface. They were all soldiers, and the proximity to Fort Drum was no accident. Photographer Suzanne Opton told PRI's Studio 360 how she came to make the series of portraits she calls "Soldier."  Go to full article

Jun 01, 2007 — The Unexpected Guest is the final offering of the season at Syracuse Stage and runs through June 10. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a recent performance and has our review.  Go to full article

Apr 13, 2007 — Death of a Salesman is runs at Syracuse Stage through May 6. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a recent performance and has this review.  Go to full article

Mar 01, 2007 — August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean runs through March 11 at Syracuse Stage. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. This is a text-only review, the listen and download links do not work. Click "transcript" to read the review.  Go to full article