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Inside the Capitol, twists and turns lead to the passage of many laws. Photo: Holley St. Germain, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/19/13
Jun 19, 2013 — Legislation proposed in Albany would let Adirondack Health run a part-time emergency room in Lake Placid. 21 people have been arrested as progressives push for action in Albany. Two farms with two very different views on sustainability.
How the $#%@# does a bill become a law in NYS? Governor Andrew Cuomo has moved to fill expired seats on the Adirondack Park Agency board.Dianne Shugrue has been named new president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital.
Four school districts across the North Country saw their budgets approved by voters yesterday and Juno Award-winner Kellylee Evans is set to take the stage at the Norwood Village Green Concert Series this summer. Go to full article
How the $#%@# does a bill become a law in NYS? Governor Andrew Cuomo has moved to fill expired seats on the Adirondack Park Agency board.Dianne Shugrue has been named new president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital.
Four school districts across the North Country saw their budgets approved by voters yesterday and Juno Award-winner Kellylee Evans is set to take the stage at the Norwood Village Green Concert Series this summer. Go to full article
Gov. Andrew Cuomo
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/18/13
Jun 18, 2013 — State conservation Commissioner Joe Martens is at the center of big Adirondack debates. Governor Cuomo's agenda is in danger as the legislative session draws to a close. Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum was arrested on multiple corruption charges early yesterday morning.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki was in Syracuse last week, to mark the 60th anniversary of the city's VA Medical Center and Todd Moe talks to author Jennie Iverson about her new book Ski Town Soups Go to full article
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki was in Syracuse last week, to mark the 60th anniversary of the city's VA Medical Center and Todd Moe talks to author Jennie Iverson about her new book Ski Town Soups Go to full article
The Empire Plaza in Albany.
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/17/13
Jun 17, 2013 — What do undocumented dairy workers think of immigration reform? How would legal immigration reshape the North Country? Opposition to the NY-SAFE Act sparks a rally in Lewis County.
With only four days left in the legislative session, no agreements have been reached. Tomorrow is voting day for four school districts across the North Country that saw their budgets rejected by voters last month.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki celebrates the 60th anniversary of Syracuse's VA Medical Center. Former Governor Mario Cuomo's portrait is being hung in New York's Capitol. And Connie Meng reviews "Dirty Blonde" at Pendragon Theater. Go to full article
With only four days left in the legislative session, no agreements have been reached. Tomorrow is voting day for four school districts across the North Country that saw their budgets rejected by voters last month.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki celebrates the 60th anniversary of Syracuse's VA Medical Center. Former Governor Mario Cuomo's portrait is being hung in New York's Capitol. And Connie Meng reviews "Dirty Blonde" at Pendragon Theater. Go to full article
Green groups are hoping the new water levels plan improves wetlands along the St. Lawrence River. Photo: Jenni Werndorf
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/14/13
Jun 14, 2013 — Franklin County officials are also still operating under a state of emergency today as they watch river levels. Hearings are underway for Adirondack Park's newly acquired Finch Pruyn lands. The dispute in Raquette Lake has shifted to the state Assembly.
Home rule legislation that allows St. Lawrence County to raise its sales tax by one percent passed in the New York State Assembly Thursday. People along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario will get a chance to weigh in on a new water levels plan.
Black and Hispanic caucus members are making a last minute push for the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana and our book reviewer, Betsy Kepes, speaks with Lynn McElfresh about her new book titled Strong Deaf Go to full article
Home rule legislation that allows St. Lawrence County to raise its sales tax by one percent passed in the New York State Assembly Thursday. People along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario will get a chance to weigh in on a new water levels plan.
Black and Hispanic caucus members are making a last minute push for the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana and our book reviewer, Betsy Kepes, speaks with Lynn McElfresh about her new book titled Strong Deaf Go to full article
A lot of things will need to come together inside the NYS Capitol to get to an end-of-session deal. Photo: Holley St. Germain, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/13/13
Jun 13, 2013 — Governor Andrew Cuomo has released legislation outlining his plan for tax-free zones. It's getting down to the wire for major pieces of legislation still pending in Albany. Franklin County has declared a state of emergency because of flooding along the Salmon River.
Lawmakers in Albany have a dwindling number of hours to push through a huge backlog of bills. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says Watertown is in good fiscal health. Find out why Nitrogen is such an important component of all life forms from Dr. Curt Stager in this weeks Natural Selections Go to full article
Lawmakers in Albany have a dwindling number of hours to push through a huge backlog of bills. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says Watertown is in good fiscal health. Find out why Nitrogen is such an important component of all life forms from Dr. Curt Stager in this weeks Natural Selections Go to full article
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Champlain's Ark, the new (and free) sewage collection boat. Photo: Sarah Harris
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/12/13
Jun 12, 2013 — A man faces felony aggravated harassment charges after allegedly burning a cross on his lawn and shouting racial slurs at the guest of a neighbor. A new boat that collects sewage from boaters' tanks was christened yesterday in Burlington.
Owens has problems with the recently passed farm bill and is seeking a compromise. Are too many domestic violence victims going to prison? Governor Cuomo has released a bill to extend public financing of political campaigns to statewide races. Go to full article
Owens has problems with the recently passed farm bill and is seeking a compromise. Are too many domestic violence victims going to prison? Governor Cuomo has released a bill to extend public financing of political campaigns to statewide races. Go to full article
James Murphy and author Marty Podskoch at a CCC reunion in Winthrop.
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/11/13
Jun 11, 2013 — Women's groups are putting pressure on the New York Senate over abortion rights. Gillibrand looks to balance privacy and security in the wake of the NSA scandal.
93 year old James Murphy of Massena reflects on his time in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s with Todd Moe. Go to full article
93 year old James Murphy of Massena reflects on his time in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s with Todd Moe. Go to full article
Brian Wood at the helm. Photo: David Sommerstein
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/10/13
Jun 10, 2013 — The 2013 Farm Bill is expected to get a final vote in the US Senate this evening. Governor Cuomo faces perhaps his biggest challenge at the end of session. Find out how one Olympic Games started a lifetime career for Nancy Battaglia.
Join Connie Meng for a theater review of "Like Wolves" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa. In this weeks Heard Up North, join operations specialist Brian Wood in the control room of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Also, find out how to get the best of weeds in this weeks Gardening Conversation. Go to full article
Join Connie Meng for a theater review of "Like Wolves" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa. In this weeks Heard Up North, join operations specialist Brian Wood in the control room of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Also, find out how to get the best of weeds in this weeks Gardening Conversation. Go to full article
Angler and TV personality Don Meissner is hoping thousands of people flock to the St. Lawrence this summer to catch bass like these. Photo courtesy St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/7/13
Jun 07, 2013 — New York farmers are closely watching the fate of a bill in Albany that would cap assessments of their land at a two percent increase per year. New York's bass fishing season kicks off on June 15, and North Country tourism and business leaders are banking on it being the biggest ever.
State officials say they'll hold a public review of the Adirondack rail plan. The Colton Museum will remember World War II history tonight with an evening of music and stories from the 1940's.
On this weeks Heard Up North find out what it's like to win $2,000,000 dollars and catch what is going on this weekend in the Adirondacks with John Warren. Go to full article
State officials say they'll hold a public review of the Adirondack rail plan. The Colton Museum will remember World War II history tonight with an evening of music and stories from the 1940's.
On this weeks Heard Up North find out what it's like to win $2,000,000 dollars and catch what is going on this weekend in the Adirondacks with John Warren. Go to full article
Cliff swallows have happily adapted to manmade "cliffs." Photo:
The 8 O'Clock Hour 6/6/13
Jun 06, 2013 — With half a dozen bomb hoaxes at schools in the last month, school leaders seek answers. One of the state's top environmental officials is now director of the Adirondack Council this spring.
Cuomo says he wants just three destination gambling centers for now and on this weeks Natural Selections learn how cliff swallows living in a high traffic area have adapted to survive the conditions. Go to full article
Cuomo says he wants just three destination gambling centers for now and on this weeks Natural Selections learn how cliff swallows living in a high traffic area have adapted to survive the conditions. Go to full article
