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<title>NCPR Feeds: ALL stories filed by Kate O'Connell</title>
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<itunes:summary>News stories from the Adirondack North Country filed by Kate O'Connell</itunes:summary>
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<title>How NYS casino development could affect New Yorkers&apos; health</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21979/20130514/how-nys-casino-development-could-affect-new-yorkers-apos-health</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 14, 2013) Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined plans to expand organized gaming in the state, arguing the addition of three casinos in upstate New York would bring substantial economic benefits to the region. &quot;We have gaming. The question really is, should we recognize the reality of our situation, and fully participate in casinos and gaming, and actually regulate it intelligently and tie it into our overall tourism efforts.&quot;But, casino development has other implications including, as researchers have discovered, a significant impact on health. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21979/20130514/how-nys-casino-development-could-affect-new-yorkers-apos-health">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined plans to expand organized gaming in the state, arguing the addition of three casinos in upstate New York would bring substantial economic benefits to the region. &quot;We have gaming. The question really is, should we recognize the reality of our situation, and fully participate in casinos and gaming, and actually regulate it intelligently and tie it into our overall tourism efforts.&quot;But, casino development has other implications including, as researchers have discovered, a significant impact on health. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21979/20130514/how-nys-casino-development-could-affect-new-yorkers-apos-health">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gaming, casino, politics, health, photolead, cuomo, economy, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Most upstate cities losing jobs</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21939/20130507/most-upstate-cities-losing-jobs</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 7, 2013) There&apos;s been a steady flow of jobs away from America&apos;s city downtowns for the first decade of this century. Some of upstate New York&apos;s cities are bucking the trend, but not all. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21939/20130507/most-upstate-cities-losing-jobs">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There&apos;s been a steady flow of jobs away from America&apos;s city downtowns for the first decade of this century. Some of upstate New York&apos;s cities are bucking the trend, but not all. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21939/20130507/most-upstate-cities-losing-jobs">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:38</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, labor, employment, urban, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Cornell project uses artificial intelligence to ID birds</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21782/20130411/cornell-project-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-id-birds</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 11, 2013) More than one in five Americans engage in bird watching. Now, researchers at Cornell University are making it easier to identify different species with an artificial intelligence program called Merlin. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21782/20130411/cornell-project-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-id-birds">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than one in five Americans engage in bird watching. Now, researchers at Cornell University are making it easier to identify different species with an artificial intelligence program called Merlin. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21782/20130411/cornell-project-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-id-birds">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>topstory, environment, outdoor recreation, nature, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Will the US follow Canada&apos;s entrepreneur visa lead?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21763/20130408/will-the-us-follow-canada-apos-s-entrepreneur-visa-lead</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 8, 2013) Canada is aiming to woo bright young entrepreneurs with a startup visa program. The scheme offers immediate permanent residence to foreign nationals who are able to secure business funding from Canadian investors. But, there are mixed feelings in the US about the benefits of following suit.Introduced on April 1, the pilot program will have an initial annual allotment of almost 3,000 visas for entrepreneurs who secure at least $200,000 from Canadian venture capital funds or $75,000 from a private investor. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21763/20130408/will-the-us-follow-canada-apos-s-entrepreneur-visa-lead">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Canada is aiming to woo bright young entrepreneurs with a startup visa program. The scheme offers immediate permanent residence to foreign nationals who are able to secure business funding from Canadian investors. But, there are mixed feelings in the US about the benefits of following suit.Introduced on April 1, the pilot program will have an initial annual allotment of almost 3,000 visas for entrepreneurs who secure at least $200,000 from Canadian venture capital funds or $75,000 from a private investor. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21763/20130408/will-the-us-follow-canada-apos-s-entrepreneur-visa-lead">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:42</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>border, economy, politics, visa, Canada, business, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Can an old coal plant adapt to the new energy market?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21657/20130321/can-an-old-coal-plant-adapt-to-the-new-energy-market</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 21, 2013) This week, reporters from the Innovation Trail are taking a look at the pieces of New York State&apos;s complex energy puzzle. The Cuomo administration laid out its agenda to address future energy requirements. The blueprint focuses on clean technology, the smart grid, and new sources of alternative energy.But New York&apos;s home to some of the oldest power generating facilities in the U.S., including coal fired plants. Stricter emissions regulations introduced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the availability of cheap natural gas are combining to make times tough for coal-fired plants. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21657/20130321/can-an-old-coal-plant-adapt-to-the-new-energy-market">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, reporters from the Innovation Trail are taking a look at the pieces of New York State&apos;s complex energy puzzle. The Cuomo administration laid out its agenda to address future energy requirements. The blueprint focuses on clean technology, the smart grid, and new sources of alternative energy.But New York&apos;s home to some of the oldest power generating facilities in the U.S., including coal fired plants. Stricter emissions regulations introduced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the availability of cheap natural gas are combining to make times tough for coal-fired plants. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21657/20130321/can-an-old-coal-plant-adapt-to-the-new-energy-market">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:59</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, cuomo, environment, education, energy, ITenergy,[loc:42.4795019 -79.3339324], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Cuomo: Business + universities = Economic Development</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21398/20130206/cuomo-business-universities-economic-development</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 6, 2013) In Potsdam yesterday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo again pushed his new initiative to create 10 Innovation &quot;Hot Spots.&quot; They&apos;d bring business and universities together to give start-up businesses support, access to venture capital and possibly tax breaks.The &quot;Hot Spot&quot; idea would fall under Cuomo&apos;s larger strategy to boost the upstate economy: the Regional Economic Development Councils. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21398/20130206/cuomo-business-universities-economic-development">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Potsdam yesterday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo again pushed his new initiative to create 10 Innovation &quot;Hot Spots.&quot; They&apos;d bring business and universities together to give start-up businesses support, access to venture capital and possibly tax breaks.The &quot;Hot Spot&quot; idea would fall under Cuomo&apos;s larger strategy to boost the upstate economy: the Regional Economic Development Councils. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21398/20130206/cuomo-business-universities-economic-development">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, cuomo, education, business, entrepreneur, science, technology, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NY wine industry needs &quot;masters&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21389/20130205/ny-wine-industry-needs-quot-masters-quot</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 5, 2013) In October Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a summit in Albany to promote New York&apos;s wine, beer and spirits industry. In his 2013 state budget proposal, he also made provision for additional support for promoting New York products, including wine and beer, and promoting upstate tourism. But one upstate culinary center says that there&apos;s a piece of the puzzle missing from the governor&apos;s plans.The lack of wine experts, known as master sommeliers, could keep the industry from reaching its full potential. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21389/20130205/ny-wine-industry-needs-quot-masters-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In October Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a summit in Albany to promote New York&apos;s wine, beer and spirits industry. In his 2013 state budget proposal, he also made provision for additional support for promoting New York products, including wine and beer, and promoting upstate tourism. But one upstate culinary center says that there&apos;s a piece of the puzzle missing from the governor&apos;s plans.The lack of wine experts, known as master sommeliers, could keep the industry from reaching its full potential. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21389/20130205/ny-wine-industry-needs-quot-masters-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, cuomo, agriculture, topstory, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317]</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Clean tech industry could boost region&apos;s economy</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21330/20130128/clean-tech-industry-could-boost-region-apos-s-economy</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 28, 2013) New York state ranks third in the world for the number of clean energy patents issued in the third quarter of 2012. The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index shows that the majority of the 63 patents issued during that period went to upstate inventors. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21330/20130128/clean-tech-industry-could-boost-region-apos-s-economy">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York state ranks third in the world for the number of clean energy patents issued in the third quarter of 2012. The Clean Energy Patent Growth Index shows that the majority of the 63 patents issued during that period went to upstate inventors. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21330/20130128/clean-tech-industry-could-boost-region-apos-s-economy">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, business, industry, [loc:43.1610300 -77.6109219], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Round three for regional development councils</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21310/20130123/round-three-for-regional-development-councils</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 23, 2013) The Regional Economic Development Councils have been a cornerstone of Governor Cuomo&apos;s plan to revitalize the state&apos;s economy. In his state budget address, Cuomo confirmed a third round of state funding for them, totaling $220 million. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21310/20130123/round-three-for-regional-development-councils">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Regional Economic Development Councils have been a cornerstone of Governor Cuomo&apos;s plan to revitalize the state&apos;s economy. In his state budget address, Cuomo confirmed a third round of state funding for them, totaling $220 million. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21310/20130123/round-three-for-regional-development-councils">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:26</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, budget2013, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], regional economic development councils, redc, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Biomass deal a step in taking the corn out of ethanol</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21294/20130121/biomass-deal-a-step-in-taking-the-corn-out-of-ethanol</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 21, 2013) Sweetwater Energy, based in Rochester, has made their second $100-million biomass deal in as many months. It&apos;s a step in replacing corn in ethanol production, and they&apos;re setting their sights on comparable deals every month over the next two years. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21294/20130121/biomass-deal-a-step-in-taking-the-corn-out-of-ethanol">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Kate O'Connell</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sweetwater Energy, based in Rochester, has made their second $100-million biomass deal in as many months. It&apos;s a step in replacing corn in ethanol production, and they&apos;re setting their sights on comparable deals every month over the next two years. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21294/20130121/biomass-deal-a-step-in-taking-the-corn-out-of-ethanol">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, politics, biofuel, environment, energy, agriculture, food, [loc:43.1610300 -77.6109219], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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