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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 10, 2013 — EJ Noble Hospital is closing its rural clinic in the Adirondack village of Harrisville, but care continues. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo details his plans for upstate casinos. Heard Up North: A "Gentleman's runabout" in the Thousand Islands.

Brian Mann and Todd Moe report on a new choral piece celebrating the 150th anniversary of Emancipation; it's a part of the John Brown Day events happening this weekend. Adirondack weekend conditions; and a special birthday surprise for Todd.  Go to full article

May 09, 2013 — A new Vermont law will grant driver's licenses to migrant workers. Nine more New York senators are named for possible corruption. Essex County's new rules on bar closing times raise questions on safety, religion.

North Country Community College reaches a deal with its faculty union. Canals in the state expect a 20-year high in commercial traffic. A new children's book by Canton writer Mary Sue Seymour includes illustrations by a young artist from Ogdensburg: Todd Moe talks with the author and the artist. And on Natural Selections: Spiders and the webs they weave.  Go to full article