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Karoly Sziladi, Judith Ginsburg and Kit Barham conduct, accompany and coach young musicians in Stellae Boreales. Photo: Lucy Martin
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/24/13
May 24, 2013 — A big redevelopment project is getting underway in the Thousand Islands village of Clayton. State officials announced that public hearings will take place in June to decide how the former Finch Pruyn timberlands will be managed.
The Seneca Nation has not yet finalized a deal in their casino talks with Governor Cuomo. United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's farewell tour swung through Massena yesterday. Lucy Martin takes in a rehearsal to learn more about musical programs in Ottawa.
The Innovation Trail team reports on some of the current challenges and opportunities facing upstate farmers and be sure to get your look at outdoor recreation conditions around the Adirondacks for this Memorial Day weekend. Go to full article
The Seneca Nation has not yet finalized a deal in their casino talks with Governor Cuomo. United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's farewell tour swung through Massena yesterday. Lucy Martin takes in a rehearsal to learn more about musical programs in Ottawa.
The Innovation Trail team reports on some of the current challenges and opportunities facing upstate farmers and be sure to get your look at outdoor recreation conditions around the Adirondacks for this Memorial Day weekend. Go to full article
One would expect coffee blossoms to give a little caffeine "buzz," but so do flowers in the citrus family. Honeybees on an orange blossom. Photo: Daniel Orth, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/23/13
May 23, 2013 — Mohawk Chiefs are hopeful that the new Casino pact established with Governor Andrew Cuomo will lead to more land. Beekeepers, farm workers, and researchers are worried about the collapse of honey bee colonies. Governor Cuomo seems less likely to include Hydrolic Fracking in his his economic plans for the future.
Governor Cuomo and his cabinet are on the road to push their plan for tax free zones for businesses in New York. Find out why a changing global climate is to blame for the severe weather as of late.
Newcomb kicks off the summer with its rubber loon race and Martha Foley sits down with Dr. Curt Stager to talk about flowers, bees, and caffeine on this weeks edition of Natural Selections Go to full article
Governor Cuomo and his cabinet are on the road to push their plan for tax free zones for businesses in New York. Find out why a changing global climate is to blame for the severe weather as of late.
Newcomb kicks off the summer with its rubber loon race and Martha Foley sits down with Dr. Curt Stager to talk about flowers, bees, and caffeine on this weeks edition of Natural Selections Go to full article
Akwesasne Mohawk casino. Photo: David Sommerstein
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/22/13
May 22, 2013 — Mohawk Tribal Chiefs settled the long-time dispute over the casino revenue with Governor Cuomo. Districts who tried to exceed the state property tax caps were denied.
One day after Silver's failures in handling sex allegations in the Vito Lopez case, the Albany establishment seems to be moving on.
The Innovation Trail team reports on some of the current challenges and opportunities facing upstate farmers. Learn how a canoe sparked a trek and a book with today's reviewer Betsy Kepes. Go to full article
One day after Silver's failures in handling sex allegations in the Vito Lopez case, the Albany establishment seems to be moving on.
The Innovation Trail team reports on some of the current challenges and opportunities facing upstate farmers. Learn how a canoe sparked a trek and a book with today's reviewer Betsy Kepes. Go to full article
The former General Motors site in Massena. Photo: RACER Trust
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/21/13
May 21, 2013 — The town of Massena is hopeful that CSX will grease the rails for a new plant. Farmers in New York State hope to find enough workers to fully staff their operations while lawmakers debate immigration reform.
The North Country's health care industry faces an unprecedented level of uncertainty and risk at a time of new innovation, experimentation, and reform.
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is being urged to step down for his mistreatment of sexual harassment claims involving Vito Lopez, who resigned on Monday.
Hear from Paula Youmell about her new book "Hands on Health" along with a new song titled "Hope" sung by Vice President of Paul Smiths college Raymond Agnew. Go to full article
The North Country's health care industry faces an unprecedented level of uncertainty and risk at a time of new innovation, experimentation, and reform.
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is being urged to step down for his mistreatment of sexual harassment claims involving Vito Lopez, who resigned on Monday.
Hear from Paula Youmell about her new book "Hands on Health" along with a new song titled "Hope" sung by Vice President of Paul Smiths college Raymond Agnew. Go to full article
The Vermont State Capitol. Photo: Adam Fagen, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/20/13
May 20, 2013 — The Vermont aid-in-dying bill will become a law. Undocumented farm workers in New York weigh the benefits against the risks. Voters will go to the polls tomorrow to decide the fate of their local school districts.
A man remains in critical condition in Upstate Medical Center after being struck by a train in Potsdam. United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing new legislation to ease the burden for students when it comes to loans.
This weeks gardening conversation reviews what to look for when you shop for transplants and what to do when planting. A theater review of "Miss Caledonia" in the NAC studio. Go to full article
A man remains in critical condition in Upstate Medical Center after being struck by a train in Potsdam. United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing new legislation to ease the burden for students when it comes to loans.
This weeks gardening conversation reviews what to look for when you shop for transplants and what to do when planting. A theater review of "Miss Caledonia" in the NAC studio. Go to full article
Some of the members of Jack Kelley's Little Big Band. Photo: Jack Kelley
The 8 O'Clock Hour 5/17/13
May 17, 2013 — Job losses are a big concern if the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg closes. Voters are expected to pass most school budgets. A company may be looking to develop a large resort around Loon Lake, in Franklin County. Why low Lake Ontario levels mean high water levels on the St. Lawrence River.
New York state allows Gouverneur's EJ Noble Hospital to expand lab services. The Oneida Indian Nation enters into an agreement to share some of its gambling revenues with New York state. Environmental activists will gather at a park in Massena tomorrow to protest the ongoing presence of toxic PCBs in the area.
Do you have what it takes to be a Saranac Lake 6er? Big sounds from Jack Kelley's little band, and weekend Adirondack conditions. Go to full article
New York state allows Gouverneur's EJ Noble Hospital to expand lab services. The Oneida Indian Nation enters into an agreement to share some of its gambling revenues with New York state. Environmental activists will gather at a park in Massena tomorrow to protest the ongoing presence of toxic PCBs in the area.
Do you have what it takes to be a Saranac Lake 6er? Big sounds from Jack Kelley's little band, and weekend Adirondack conditions. Go to full article
A home wrecked by Tropical Storm Irene in the town of Keene. Photo: Susan Waters
The 8 O'clock Hour, 5/16/13
May 16, 2013 — After a public meeting yesterday on the future of psychiatric centers in New York State, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg awaits its fate. In Essex County, more FEMA buyout funds are on the way for homeowners impacted by 2011's Tropical Storm Irene. A New York DA says Assemblyman Vito Lopez' conduct is "alarming", but it's not a crime.
Heard up North: Another flea market opens in Canton. And on Natural Selections, continental drift. Go to full article
Heard up North: Another flea market opens in Canton. And on Natural Selections, continental drift. Go to full article
The Maple Ridge Wind Farm in Lewis County. Photo: David Sommerstein
The 8 O'clock Hour, 5/15/13
May 15, 2013 — Remembering NCPR jazz host and producer Louis Cook, who died this week. The Maple Ridge wind farm has been a windfall for communities in Lewis County -- Joanna Richards reports, as the town of Cape Vincent wrestles with its own potential wind farm project.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo details his local government bailout plan. Officials and others meet to talk about the future of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg. Clinton County prison is up for auction. And turning downtown Canton and Potsdam into art galleries with the first Art Walk. Go to full article
Gov. Andrew Cuomo details his local government bailout plan. Officials and others meet to talk about the future of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg. Clinton County prison is up for auction. And turning downtown Canton and Potsdam into art galleries with the first Art Walk. Go to full article
On the inside looking out. An image from the documentary film "The House I Live In." Photo: "The House I Live In," used by permission
The 8 O'clock Hour, 5/14/13
May 14, 2013 — Why doesn't the North Country talk more about prisons when we talk about our economy? In Albany, lawmakers carry on in spite of the ongoing ethics scandal.
The North Country breathes a sigh of relief as the US Government says it won't pursue a border crossing fee from Canada. How casino development could affect our state's health. Vermont lawmakers pass end of life legislation.
Betsy Kepes reviews the new book "Peak Experiences," on mountain climbing in the Northeast. And on Story Traveler, Aesop's fables. Go to full article
The North Country breathes a sigh of relief as the US Government says it won't pursue a border crossing fee from Canada. How casino development could affect our state's health. Vermont lawmakers pass end of life legislation.
Betsy Kepes reviews the new book "Peak Experiences," on mountain climbing in the Northeast. And on Story Traveler, Aesop's fables. Go to full article
Coyote Moon's Kristina Randazzo-Ives and Cornell University's Tim Martinson are working together to make cold climate grapes produce delicious wine. Photo: David Sommerstein
The 8 O'clock Hour, 5/13/13
May 13, 2013 — David Sommerstein explores the boom in North Country wines, and does a bit of tasting. The Adirondack Park Agency will hear from the public on how to classify its newly-acquired land. The Vito Lopez ethics report may be released this month.
Talking about what freedom means at John Brown Day. And all about seeds with horticulturalist Amy Ivy. Go to full article
Talking about what freedom means at John Brown Day. And all about seeds with horticulturalist Amy Ivy. Go to full article
