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<title>NCPR Feeds: ALL stories filed by Ryan Delaney</title>
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<itunes:summary>News stories from the Adirondack North Country filed by Ryan Delaney</itunes:summary>
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<title>Oneidas, NYS settle on sharing casino money</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22010/20130517/oneidas-nys-settle-on-sharing-casino-money</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 17, 2013) For the first time, the Oneida Indian Nation has entered into an agreement to share some of its gambling revenues with New York state. The concession means there&apos;s no risk of a competing state-run casino in the Nation&apos;s backyard. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22010/20130517/oneidas-nys-settle-on-sharing-casino-money">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the first time, the Oneida Indian Nation has entered into an agreement to share some of its gambling revenues with New York state. The concession means there&apos;s no risk of a competing state-run casino in the Nation&apos;s backyard. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22010/20130517/oneidas-nys-settle-on-sharing-casino-money">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, cuomo, native, gaming, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NYS canals expect 20-year high in commercial traffic</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21957/20130509/nys-canals-expect-20-year-high-in-commercial-traffic</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 9, 2013) While often seen as an economic lifeline of another era, New York&apos;s canals are poised to have a big year for moving freight; almost two centuries after goods were first transported on the upstate New York waterway.As the state&apos;s network of canals opens this week for its 189th official season, commercial traffic along the waterways is expected to be at a two-decade high.The Canal Corporation, the agency that oversees the 524 miles of canals, expects more than 100,000 tons of freight to move through upstate by way of the Erie Canal and its other canals. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21957/20130509/nys-canals-expect-20-year-high-in-commercial-traffic">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While often seen as an economic lifeline of another era, New York&apos;s canals are poised to have a big year for moving freight; almost two centuries after goods were first transported on the upstate New York waterway.As the state&apos;s network of canals opens this week for its 189th official season, commercial traffic along the waterways is expected to be at a two-decade high.The Canal Corporation, the agency that oversees the 524 miles of canals, expects more than 100,000 tons of freight to move through upstate by way of the Erie Canal and its other canals. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21957/20130509/nys-canals-expect-20-year-high-in-commercial-traffic">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>canal, transportation, water, river, economy, environment, topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>New York rediscovers an old crop: hops</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21880/20130430/new-york-rediscovers-an-old-crop-hops</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 30, 2013) New York was once the dominant grower of a main ingredient in beer: hops. As craft brewing has taken off in the state, it&apos;s created an opportunity for farmers to get back into hop growing. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21880/20130430/new-york-rediscovers-an-old-crop-hops">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York was once the dominant grower of a main ingredient in beer: hops. As craft brewing has taken off in the state, it&apos;s created an opportunity for farmers to get back into hop growing. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21880/20130430/new-york-rediscovers-an-old-crop-hops">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:06</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, environment, cuomo, agriculture, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Salary prospects dim for class of &apos;13</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21765/20130409/salary-prospects-dim-for-class-of-apos-13</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 9, 2013) High-paying jobs will remain elusive for the class of 2013 as a slow economic recovery drags on, according to numbers tallied by an economic policy center.The Economic Policy Institute crunched some data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and found starting salaries for 21-24-year old demographic entering the labor force continue to be lower than they were a decade ago. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21765/20130409/salary-prospects-dim-for-class-of-apos-13">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[High-paying jobs will remain elusive for the class of 2013 as a slow economic recovery drags on, according to numbers tallied by an economic policy center.The Economic Policy Institute crunched some data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and found starting salaries for 21-24-year old demographic entering the labor force continue to be lower than they were a decade ago. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21765/20130409/salary-prospects-dim-for-class-of-apos-13">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, politics, education, jobs, labor, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Is Gov. Cuomo feuding with the mayor of Syracuse?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21747/20130404/is-gov-cuomo-feuding-with-the-mayor-of-syracuse</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 4, 2013) Governor Andrew Cuomo says his relationship with Syracuse&apos;s mayor is just fine. But two haven&apos;t talked in several months.Last year Cuomo picked Mayor Stephanie Miner to co-chair the state&apos;s Democratic Party. But asked Tuesday about Miner&apos;s increasingly vocal criticism of his plan for aid to upstate cities and pension reform, Cuomo didn&apos;t treat her like much of a friend.  He told reporters,  &quot;I haven&apos;t seen this particular mayor&apos;s comments.&quot; [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21747/20130404/is-gov-cuomo-feuding-with-the-mayor-of-syracuse">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Andrew Cuomo says his relationship with Syracuse&apos;s mayor is just fine. But two haven&apos;t talked in several months.Last year Cuomo picked Mayor Stephanie Miner to co-chair the state&apos;s Democratic Party. But asked Tuesday about Miner&apos;s increasingly vocal criticism of his plan for aid to upstate cities and pension reform, Cuomo didn&apos;t treat her like much of a friend.  He told reporters,  &quot;I haven&apos;t seen this particular mayor&apos;s comments.&quot; [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21747/20130404/is-gov-cuomo-feuding-with-the-mayor-of-syracuse">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, cuomo, albany, syracuse, cities, budget, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Carousel Mall, Syracuse settle legal snags</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21740/20130403/carousel-mall-syracuse-settle-legal-snags</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 3, 2013) Syracuse&apos;s development agency and the developer of the Destiny USA shopping mall have reached a settlement to avoid several legal battles. This week&apos;s agreement shuts down three different threats of legal action between Destiny USA&apos;s owner - The Pyramid Companies - and the City of Syracuse and its industrial development agency, or IDA. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21740/20130403/carousel-mall-syracuse-settle-legal-snags">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Syracuse&apos;s development agency and the developer of the Destiny USA shopping mall have reached a settlement to avoid several legal battles. This week&apos;s agreement shuts down three different threats of legal action between Destiny USA&apos;s owner - The Pyramid Companies - and the City of Syracuse and its industrial development agency, or IDA. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21740/20130403/carousel-mall-syracuse-settle-legal-snags">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:41</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, economic development, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Can green tech be competitive with NYS &quot;green bank?&quot; </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21647/20130320/can-green-tech-be-competitive-with-nys-quot-green-bank-quot</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 20, 2013) Late last year, the Cuomo administration laid out its agenda to address New York&apos;s future energy requirements. The plan needs to address a range of issues including energy security, pricing and the role of renewables. This week, reporters from the Innovation Trail are putting different parts of that complex energy puzzle under the microscope. Part of that agenda is a $1 billion &quot;green energy bank&quot; to leverage public dollars to boost the clean technology economy. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21647/20130320/can-green-tech-be-competitive-with-nys-quot-green-bank-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Late last year, the Cuomo administration laid out its agenda to address New York&apos;s future energy requirements. The plan needs to address a range of issues including energy security, pricing and the role of renewables. This week, reporters from the Innovation Trail are putting different parts of that complex energy puzzle under the microscope. Part of that agenda is a $1 billion &quot;green energy bank&quot; to leverage public dollars to boost the clean technology economy. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21647/20130320/can-green-tech-be-competitive-with-nys-quot-green-bank-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, cuomo, energy, education, science, technology , [loc:43.0481221 -76.1474244], ITenergy, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>How New York could benefit from drones</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21604/20130313/how-new-york-could-benefit-from-drones</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 13, 2013) New York stands to be one of the country&apos;s biggest beneficiaries of the growth in the civilian drone industry expected over the next decade. A new study places the state in the top 10 list for the sector&apos;s expected economic impact. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21604/20130313/how-new-york-could-benefit-from-drones">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York stands to be one of the country&apos;s biggest beneficiaries of the growth in the civilian drone industry expected over the next decade. A new study places the state in the top 10 list for the sector&apos;s expected economic impact. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21604/20130313/how-new-york-could-benefit-from-drones">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, technology, drones, [loc:43.0481221 -76.1474244], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Why upstate communities want to be drone testing sites</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21510/20130226/why-upstate-communities-want-to-be-drone-testing-sites</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 26, 2013) A coalition of universities and defense contractors in upstate New York has submitted a bid to become a federal research and test site for drones. The Federal Aviation Administration is working on regulations for the use of unmanned aircraft in American airspace by 2015.To do that, the FAA will name six testing sites - and seeing economic opportunities, upstate New York wants to have one of those sites. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21510/20130226/why-upstate-communities-want-to-be-drone-testing-sites">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A coalition of universities and defense contractors in upstate New York has submitted a bid to become a federal research and test site for drones. The Federal Aviation Administration is working on regulations for the use of unmanned aircraft in American airspace by 2015.To do that, the FAA will name six testing sites - and seeing economic opportunities, upstate New York wants to have one of those sites. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21510/20130226/why-upstate-communities-want-to-be-drone-testing-sites">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, drones, privacy, manufacturing, transportation, [loc:43.0481221 -76.1474244], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Remington-dependent Ilion braces for impact of new gun laws</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21377/20130204/remington-dependent-ilion-braces-for-impact-of-new-gun-laws</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 4, 2013) When New York state passed a wave of new gun-control laws on Jan. 15, it outlawed a type of assault rifle made just over an hour&apos;s drive from the state capital—in Ilion, NY. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21377/20130204/remington-dependent-ilion-braces-for-impact-of-new-gun-laws">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ryan Delaney</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[When New York state passed a wave of new gun-control laws on Jan. 15, it outlawed a type of assault rifle made just over an hour&apos;s drive from the state capital—in Ilion, NY. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21377/20130204/remington-dependent-ilion-braces-for-impact-of-new-gun-laws">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:04</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, gun control, [loc:43.0150703 -75.0354347], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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