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<itunes:summary>News stories from the Adirondack North Country filed by Brian Mann</itunes:summary>
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<title>Cuomo moves to fill APA commission seats</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22210/20130619/cuomo-moves-to-fill-apa-commission-seats</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 19, 2013) New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has moved to fill expired seats on the Adirondack Park Agency board, including two appointments that would replace veteran members of the commission. The move comes after Cuomo drew criticism from some environmentalists for leaving APA commissioners in place long after their terms had expired. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22210/20130619/cuomo-moves-to-fill-apa-commission-seats">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has moved to fill expired seats on the Adirondack Park Agency board, including two appointments that would replace veteran members of the commission. The move comes after Cuomo drew criticism from some environmentalists for leaving APA commissioners in place long after their terms had expired. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22210/20130619/cuomo-moves-to-fill-apa-commission-seats">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>DEC&apos;s Martens at center of big Adirondack debates</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22200/20130618/dec-apos-s-martens-at-center-of-big-adirondack-debates</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 18, 2013) State conservation Commissioner Joe Martens is at the center of some of the biggest debates in the North Country.Under Martens&apos; leadership, the DEC has agreed to reopen the management plan for the rail corridor that runs through the Adirondack Park. He&apos;s also a key player in the planning process for tens of thousands of acres of former Finch Pruyn lands that are now being added to the Park&apos;s forest preserve.As the session in Albany winds to a close Martens is also pushing hard to win approval in the state Assembly for a controversial land swap in Essex County. That deal would allow a company called NYCO to expand its mining operation onto state Park land.  In exchange, NYCO would purchase roughly 1500 acres that would be added to the forest preserve.Martens spoke about those issue with our Adirondack bureau chief, Brian Mann. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22200/20130618/dec-apos-s-martens-at-center-of-big-adirondack-debates">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State conservation Commissioner Joe Martens is at the center of some of the biggest debates in the North Country.Under Martens&apos; leadership, the DEC has agreed to reopen the management plan for the rail corridor that runs through the Adirondack Park. He&apos;s also a key player in the planning process for tens of thousands of acres of former Finch Pruyn lands that are now being added to the Park&apos;s forest preserve.As the session in Albany winds to a close Martens is also pushing hard to win approval in the state Assembly for a controversial land swap in Essex County. That deal would allow a company called NYCO to expand its mining operation onto state Park land.  In exchange, NYCO would purchase roughly 1500 acres that would be added to the forest preserve.Martens spoke about those issue with our Adirondack bureau chief, Brian Mann. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22200/20130618/dec-apos-s-martens-at-center-of-big-adirondack-debates">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, economy, politics, adirondacks, outdoor recreation, albany, legislature, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Emergency alert lifted in Franklin County</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22175/20130614/emergency-alert-lifted-in-franklin-county</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 14, 2013) UPDATE: Saturday, June 15, 11:40 am:Franklin County has lifted its state of emergency. Emergency Services Director Ricky Provost says water levels are down throughout most of the County, and most roads are open. In an email Saturday morning he says, &quot;Things are stable at this point and unless we get a bunch of rain it looks like we are out of the woods.&quot; - Julie GrantFriday, June 14:The National Weather Service in Burlington says the Indian River and the BeaverRiver at the Stillwater Reservoir in the southern Adirondacks were near flood stage as of this morning (Friday). Franklin County officials are also still operating under a state of emergency today as they watch river levels.With more thundershowers and rain in the forecast today, Saranac Lake&apos;s Mayor Clyde Rabideau says some businesses along the Saranac River have seen mild flooding. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22175/20130614/emergency-alert-lifted-in-franklin-county">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[UPDATE: Saturday, June 15, 11:40 am:Franklin County has lifted its state of emergency. Emergency Services Director Ricky Provost says water levels are down throughout most of the County, and most roads are open. In an email Saturday morning he says, &quot;Things are stable at this point and unless we get a bunch of rain it looks like we are out of the woods.&quot; - Julie GrantFriday, June 14:The National Weather Service in Burlington says the Indian River and the BeaverRiver at the Stillwater Reservoir in the southern Adirondacks were near flood stage as of this morning (Friday). Franklin County officials are also still operating under a state of emergency today as they watch river levels.With more thundershowers and rain in the forecast today, Saranac Lake&apos;s Mayor Clyde Rabideau says some businesses along the Saranac River have seen mild flooding. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22175/20130614/emergency-alert-lifted-in-franklin-county">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:32</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, adirondacks, flooding, rabideau, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Raquette Lake land dispute shifts to state Assembly</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22176/20130614/raquette-lake-land-dispute-shifts-to-state-assembly</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 14, 2013) Lawmakers from the North Country are pushing to add a second Constitutional amendment to the statewide ballot this November that deals with the Adirondack Park.The measure aims to resolve a century-old land dispute in Raquette Lake in Hamilton County.For that to happen, a bill needs to clear the state Assembly before the session winds to a close. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22176/20130614/raquette-lake-land-dispute-shifts-to-state-assembly">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lawmakers from the North Country are pushing to add a second Constitutional amendment to the statewide ballot this November that deals with the Adirondack Park.The measure aims to resolve a century-old land dispute in Raquette Lake in Hamilton County.For that to happen, a bill needs to clear the state Assembly before the session winds to a close. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22176/20130614/raquette-lake-land-dispute-shifts-to-state-assembly">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:54</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, environment, adirondacks, albany, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Adirondack land swap divides green groups</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22168/20130613/adirondack-land-swap-divides-green-groups</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 13, 2013) Lawmakers in Albany have a dwindling number of hours to push through a huge backlog of bills.One of the most controversial issues still on the table from the North Country is a bill in the state Assembly that would allow a land swap in Essex County.The deal, which passed the state senate earlier this week, would allow a mining company called NYCO Minerals to expand its operations onto roughly 200 acres of state forest preserve land.In exchange the company — which operates in Lewis and Willsboro — has agreed to purchase roughly 1500 acres that would be added to the Park&apos;s &quot;forever wild&quot; preserve.The deal has the backing of two of the region&apos;s largest environmental groups.  But two other green groups are fiercely opposed to the measure. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22168/20130613/adirondack-land-swap-divides-green-groups">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lawmakers in Albany have a dwindling number of hours to push through a huge backlog of bills.One of the most controversial issues still on the table from the North Country is a bill in the state Assembly that would allow a land swap in Essex County.The deal, which passed the state senate earlier this week, would allow a mining company called NYCO Minerals to expand its operations onto roughly 200 acres of state forest preserve land.In exchange the company — which operates in Lewis and Willsboro — has agreed to purchase roughly 1500 acres that would be added to the Park&apos;s &quot;forever wild&quot; preserve.The deal has the backing of two of the region&apos;s largest environmental groups.  But two other green groups are fiercely opposed to the measure. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22168/20130613/adirondack-land-swap-divides-green-groups">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, economy, adirondacks, nyco, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Are too many domestic violence victims going to prison?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22161/20130612/are-too-many-domestic-violence-victims-going-to-prison</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 12, 2013) As the legislature winds to a close in Albany, a coalition of prison reform and domestic violence activists are hoping to convince the Republican-controlled Senate to bring one more bill to the floor for a vote.Supporters say the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act would allow judges to factor physical and mental abuse into sentencing decisions in felony criminal cases.District Attorneys are opposing the bill, arguing that it would allow too many people to claim that domestic violence was a factor in their crimes. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22161/20130612/are-too-many-domestic-violence-victims-going-to-prison">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the legislature winds to a close in Albany, a coalition of prison reform and domestic violence activists are hoping to convince the Republican-controlled Senate to bring one more bill to the floor for a vote.Supporters say the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act would allow judges to factor physical and mental abuse into sentencing decisions in felony criminal cases.District Attorneys are opposing the bill, arguing that it would allow too many people to claim that domestic violence was a factor in their crimes. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22161/20130612/are-too-many-domestic-violence-victims-going-to-prison">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, legislature, prison time, prisontime, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Battaglia&apos;s photographs frame Lake Placid, Adirondacks</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22145/20130610/battaglia-apos-s-photographs-frame-lake-placid-adirondacks</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 10, 2013) For thirty-five years, Lake Placid photographer Nancie Battaglia has been one of the most prolific freelance photojournalists in America.Her images in Sports Illustrated, National Geographic and the New York Times shape the way Americans see the Adirondacks and the Olympic village.Battaglia has a new show this month at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts that includes photographs from history-making Olympic games and quieter images of life in the North Country. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22145/20130610/battaglia-apos-s-photographs-frame-lake-placid-adirondacks">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For thirty-five years, Lake Placid photographer Nancie Battaglia has been one of the most prolific freelance photojournalists in America.Her images in Sports Illustrated, National Geographic and the New York Times shape the way Americans see the Adirondacks and the Olympic village.Battaglia has a new show this month at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts that includes photographs from history-making Olympic games and quieter images of life in the North Country. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22145/20130610/battaglia-apos-s-photographs-frame-lake-placid-adirondacks">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>07:06</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, photography, adirondacks, sports, photolead, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>State to review Adirondack rail plan</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22141/20130607/state-to-review-adirondack-rail-plan</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 7, 2013) State officials say they&apos;ll hold a public review of the management plan for the railroad corridor that stretches from Old Forge and Remsen through the heart of the Adirondacks to the Tri-Lakes. The decision, announced yesterday, was a victory for critics of the seasonal tourism railroad, who say the 119-mile corridor should be remade as a year-round multi-use trail.Supporters of the train have argued that the review is unnecessary and say public hearings could delay funding and development of the rail line. Brian Mann has details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22141/20130607/state-to-review-adirondack-rail-plan">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[State officials say they&apos;ll hold a public review of the management plan for the railroad corridor that stretches from Old Forge and Remsen through the heart of the Adirondacks to the Tri-Lakes. The decision, announced yesterday, was a victory for critics of the seasonal tourism railroad, who say the 119-mile corridor should be remade as a year-round multi-use trail.Supporters of the train have argued that the review is unnecessary and say public hearings could delay funding and development of the rail line. Brian Mann has details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22141/20130607/state-to-review-adirondack-rail-plan">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:02</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, transportation, tourism, outdoor recreation, railroad, topstory, politics</itunes:keywords>
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<title>New Adk Council leader looks to get back to Park basics</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22132/20130606/new-adk-council-leader-looks-to-get-back-to-park-basics</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 6, 2013) One of the state&apos;s top environmental officials is now leading one of the Adirondack Park&apos;s most influential green groups.Willie Janeway took over as director of the Adirondack Council this spring. He enters the scene at a time when some people see an opening for a new dialogue about the biggest, most controversial questions facing the Park.Janeway says he wants to reopen some of the basic laws and regulations shaping development inside the blue line. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22132/20130606/new-adk-council-leader-looks-to-get-back-to-park-basics">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the state&apos;s top environmental officials is now leading one of the Adirondack Park&apos;s most influential green groups.Willie Janeway took over as director of the Adirondack Council this spring. He enters the scene at a time when some people see an opening for a new dialogue about the biggest, most controversial questions facing the Park.Janeway says he wants to reopen some of the basic laws and regulations shaping development inside the blue line. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22132/20130606/new-adk-council-leader-looks-to-get-back-to-park-basics">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, economy, outdoor recreation, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Are Tupper Lake schools &quot;educationally insolvent&quot;?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22120/20130605/are-tupper-lake-schools-quot-educationally-insolvent-quot</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 5, 2013) Later this month, four North Country school districts will take their revised budgets back to voters in hopes of winning approval for their spending plans.The General Brown Central School District in Dexter, along with Minerva, Newcomb and Tupper Lake all asked voters last month to approve budgets that broke the 2 percent property tax cap.All four failed to win the sixty percent super-majority needed to set the cap aside.  So they&apos;ll be offering new budgets for a second vote on June 18th.Seth McGowan, superintendent of Tupper Lake&apos;s district, says the revised budget comes in well below the property tax cap, but it will also mean a total of seven job cuts. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22120/20130605/are-tupper-lake-schools-quot-educationally-insolvent-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Later this month, four North Country school districts will take their revised budgets back to voters in hopes of winning approval for their spending plans.The General Brown Central School District in Dexter, along with Minerva, Newcomb and Tupper Lake all asked voters last month to approve budgets that broke the 2 percent property tax cap.All four failed to win the sixty percent super-majority needed to set the cap aside.  So they&apos;ll be offering new budgets for a second vote on June 18th.Seth McGowan, superintendent of Tupper Lake&apos;s district, says the revised budget comes in well below the property tax cap, but it will also mean a total of seven job cuts. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22120/20130605/are-tupper-lake-schools-quot-educationally-insolvent-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:06</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>education, public schools, budget, funding, [loc:44.2239488 -74.4640575], topstory, economy</itunes:keywords>
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