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<itunes:summary>News stories from the Adirondack North Country filed by Chris Knight</itunes:summary>
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<title>Hearings underway for Park&apos;s new Finch Pruyn lands</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22177/20130614/hearings-underway-for-park-apos-s-new-finch-pruyn-lands</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 14, 2013) This weekend, the state will open up portions of two recently-acquired former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands in the central Adirondacks. That will mean more places to go in the Park for paddling, hiking and fishing. The access is temporary as the Adirondack Park Agency works to come up with a classification plan for the lands. That process formally got under way this week when the APA hosted the first of eight public hearings scheduled around the state. Environmentalists are pushing for the new lands to be protected as wilderness, while sportsmen and local government officials want to see more opportunities for public access to the lands. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22177/20130614/hearings-underway-for-park-apos-s-new-finch-pruyn-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This weekend, the state will open up portions of two recently-acquired former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands in the central Adirondacks. That will mean more places to go in the Park for paddling, hiking and fishing. The access is temporary as the Adirondack Park Agency works to come up with a classification plan for the lands. That process formally got under way this week when the APA hosted the first of eight public hearings scheduled around the state. Environmentalists are pushing for the new lands to be protected as wilderness, while sportsmen and local government officials want to see more opportunities for public access to the lands. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22177/20130614/hearings-underway-for-park-apos-s-new-finch-pruyn-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, adirondacks, finch pruyn, adirondack park agency, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Adk. Health holds off on Lake Placid ER conversion</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22090/20130531/adk-health-holds-off-on-lake-placid-er-conversion</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 31, 2013) Adirondack Health&apos;s Board of Trustees has postponed a decision on whether to convert the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to an urgent care clinic. In an email to the organization&apos;s staff Thursday night, Adirondack Health CEO Chandler Ralph said a decision will be put off for another 60 days to allow for additional study. And some stakeholders are calling for an independent review of the proposal. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22090/20130531/adk-health-holds-off-on-lake-placid-er-conversion">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adirondack Health&apos;s Board of Trustees has postponed a decision on whether to convert the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to an urgent care clinic. In an email to the organization&apos;s staff Thursday night, Adirondack Health CEO Chandler Ralph said a decision will be put off for another 60 days to allow for additional study. And some stakeholders are calling for an independent review of the proposal. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22090/20130531/adk-health-holds-off-on-lake-placid-er-conversion">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, adirondacks, health, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Luxury Adirondack retreat in foreclosure</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22067/20130528/luxury-adirondack-retreat-in-foreclosure</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 28, 2013) One of the Adirondacks&apos; most luxurious resorts is in foreclosure. The owners of The Point on Upper Saranac Lake defaulted on a multi-million dollar loan they used to buy the property. A court appointed official is running the resort while the foreclosure proceedings are pending. And The Point&apos;s manager says the resort will continue to operate as normal, for now. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22067/20130528/luxury-adirondack-retreat-in-foreclosure">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the Adirondacks&apos; most luxurious resorts is in foreclosure. The owners of The Point on Upper Saranac Lake defaulted on a multi-million dollar loan they used to buy the property. A court appointed official is running the resort while the foreclosure proceedings are pending. And The Point&apos;s manager says the resort will continue to operate as normal, for now. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22067/20130528/luxury-adirondack-retreat-in-foreclosure">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, adirondacks, environment, outdoor recreation, tourism, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Another big Adirondack real estate development?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22002/20130517/another-big-adirondack-real-estate-development</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 17, 2013) Adirondack Park Agency officials have been meeting with a company looking to develop a large resort around Loon Lake, in Franklin County. Loon Gulf Inc. owns 2,800 acres, including the former Loon Lake Golf Course, which closed 10 years ago. At this point, though, the company&apos;s representatives say they&apos;re just testing the waters at this point and have no immediate plans for the property. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22002/20130517/another-big-adirondack-real-estate-development">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adirondack Park Agency officials have been meeting with a company looking to develop a large resort around Loon Lake, in Franklin County. Loon Gulf Inc. owns 2,800 acres, including the former Loon Lake Golf Course, which closed 10 years ago. At this point, though, the company&apos;s representatives say they&apos;re just testing the waters at this point and have no immediate plans for the property. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22002/20130517/another-big-adirondack-real-estate-development">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:14</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, environment, adirondacks, outdoor recreation, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Adirondack Park Agency will hear from public on how to use new lands</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21971/20130513/adirondack-park-agency-will-hear-from-public-on-how-to-use-new-lands</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 13, 2013) The Adirondack Park Agency has drafted seven options for classifying 47,000 acres of state land in the central Adirondacks, including the first phase of former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands acquired by the state. The options range from mostly wilderness, the most restrictive state land classification where motorized vehicles are prohibited, to wild forest, where more opportunities for public access and recreation are allowed. The APA board voted Friday to host a series of public hearings on the proposals. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21971/20130513/adirondack-park-agency-will-hear-from-public-on-how-to-use-new-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Adirondack Park Agency has drafted seven options for classifying 47,000 acres of state land in the central Adirondacks, including the first phase of former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands acquired by the state. The options range from mostly wilderness, the most restrictive state land classification where motorized vehicles are prohibited, to wild forest, where more opportunities for public access and recreation are allowed. The APA board voted Friday to host a series of public hearings on the proposals. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21971/20130513/adirondack-park-agency-will-hear-from-public-on-how-to-use-new-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, environment, adirondacks, outdoor recreation, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Plan to close Lake Placid ER faces harsh criticism</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21944/20130508/plan-to-close-lake-placid-er-faces-harsh-criticism</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 8, 2013) Adirondack Health will host the second of two public meetings tonight on a controversial plan to convert the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to an urgent care center. At the first meeting last week, representatives of the Saranac Lake-based hospital faced a hostile crowd. Many people said the change would leave the community vulnerable and put a strain on the emergency medical service system. Adirondack health officials say a decision could come at the end of the month. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21944/20130508/plan-to-close-lake-placid-er-faces-harsh-criticism">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adirondack Health will host the second of two public meetings tonight on a controversial plan to convert the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to an urgent care center. At the first meeting last week, representatives of the Saranac Lake-based hospital faced a hostile crowd. Many people said the change would leave the community vulnerable and put a strain on the emergency medical service system. Adirondack health officials say a decision could come at the end of the month. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21944/20130508/plan-to-close-lake-placid-er-faces-harsh-criticism">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, health, adirondacks, health care, adirondack health, employment, ER, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Can the North Country make nursing homes work? </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21911/20130503/can-the-north-country-make-nursing-homes-work</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 3, 2013) Many nursing homes around the state are seeing big financial losses, and the situation is the same, if not worse, here in the North Country. That&apos;s sparked a dialogue in the last few months among the region&apos;s long-term care leaders about ways they can partner, share services or even consolidate under one organization. Leaders of at least eight to 10 of the region&apos;s nursing homes have been involved in these talks. Some long-term care advocates believe North Country nursing homes are at a tipping point. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21911/20130503/can-the-north-country-make-nursing-homes-work">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many nursing homes around the state are seeing big financial losses, and the situation is the same, if not worse, here in the North Country. That&apos;s sparked a dialogue in the last few months among the region&apos;s long-term care leaders about ways they can partner, share services or even consolidate under one organization. Leaders of at least eight to 10 of the region&apos;s nursing homes have been involved in these talks. Some long-term care advocates believe North Country nursing homes are at a tipping point. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21911/20130503/can-the-north-country-make-nursing-homes-work">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, medicaid, nursing home, long term care, lake placid, tupper lake, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Why some North Country parents want kids to boycott state tests </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21809/20130417/why-some-north-country-parents-want-kids-to-boycott-state-tests</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 17, 2013) Students in grades three through eight across New York sat down Tuesday for the first of six days of state standardized tests in English and math. But not every student showed up to take the tests. The parents of some children who oppose the state&apos;s increased use of standardized testing are refusing to let their kids take the assessments. The boycott is also tied to tougher education standards the state is implementing this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21809/20130417/why-some-north-country-parents-want-kids-to-boycott-state-tests">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Students in grades three through eight across New York sat down Tuesday for the first of six days of state standardized tests in English and math. But not every student showed up to take the tests. The parents of some children who oppose the state&apos;s increased use of standardized testing are refusing to let their kids take the assessments. The boycott is also tied to tougher education standards the state is implementing this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21809/20130417/why-some-north-country-parents-want-kids-to-boycott-state-tests">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, albany, education, standardized tests, [loc: ], topstory, adirondack</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Incoming SL school super: the problem is money</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21729/20130402/incoming-sl-school-super-the-problem-is-money</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 2, 2013) Many school districts in the North Country face cutting staff and programming in order to trim their budgets and stay under the state&apos;s property tax cap. Some are showing signs of serious financial stress. Just last month, Tupper Lake School District leaders said the district could become insolvent and may have to close its doors in a few years unless it gets more state aid. Neighboring Saranac Lake Central is struggling to find a way to preserve its core programs while closing a more than $1 million budget gap. The district recently hired a new superintendent, Diane Fox, who said working within its budget constraints will be her biggest challenge. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21729/20130402/incoming-sl-school-super-the-problem-is-money">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many school districts in the North Country face cutting staff and programming in order to trim their budgets and stay under the state&apos;s property tax cap. Some are showing signs of serious financial stress. Just last month, Tupper Lake School District leaders said the district could become insolvent and may have to close its doors in a few years unless it gets more state aid. Neighboring Saranac Lake Central is struggling to find a way to preserve its core programs while closing a more than $1 million budget gap. The district recently hired a new superintendent, Diane Fox, who said working within its budget constraints will be her biggest challenge. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21729/20130402/incoming-sl-school-super-the-problem-is-money">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:02</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, budget, education, adirondacks, topstory, ncsymposium13</itunes:keywords>
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<title>What will NYS do with Finch, Pruyn Adirondack lands?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21687/20130326/what-will-nys-do-with-finch-pruyn-adirondack-lands</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 26, 2013) The state is close to completing the purchase of two more parcels of former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands that will be added to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Meanwhile, staff from the Adirondack Park Agency are preparing for the first of what&apos;s expected to be several years of work to classify 69,000 acres of the former Finch lands. The state made that $50-million landmark deal with The Nature Conservancy last year. Some of those lands are set to be opened up for public recreation later this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21687/20130326/what-will-nys-do-with-finch-pruyn-adirondack-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state is close to completing the purchase of two more parcels of former Finch, Pruyn and Co. timberlands that will be added to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Meanwhile, staff from the Adirondack Park Agency are preparing for the first of what&apos;s expected to be several years of work to classify 69,000 acres of the former Finch lands. The state made that $50-million landmark deal with The Nature Conservancy last year. Some of those lands are set to be opened up for public recreation later this year. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21687/20130326/what-will-nys-do-with-finch-pruyn-adirondack-lands">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, environment, adirondacks, outdoor recreation, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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