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<itunes:summary>NCPR provides locally-produced news stories from around the Adirondack and North Country regions of New York State, as well as Western Vermont, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada.</itunes:summary>
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<title>Fracking not in NY&apos;s economic development plans</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22039/20130523/fracking-not-in-ny-apos-s-economic-development-plans</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 23, 2013) Governor Cuomo, who still has not issued a decision on whether hydro fracking should be allowed in New York,  is backing further away from the controversial gas drilling process in his economic development plans for the future. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22039/20130523/fracking-not-in-ny-apos-s-economic-development-plans">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Cuomo, who still has not issued a decision on whether hydro fracking should be allowed in New York,  is backing further away from the controversial gas drilling process in his economic development plans for the future. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22039/20130523/fracking-not-in-ny-apos-s-economic-development-plans">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:53</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, albany, cuomo, energy, frack, hydraulic fracturing, hydrofracking, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Mohawk chiefs hope casino pact paves way for more land</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22038/20130523/mohawk-chiefs-hope-casino-pact-paves-way-for-more-land</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 23, 2013) On Tuesday, Governor Cuomo and the chiefs of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced a surprise deal in Albany. It grants the Mohawks&apos; exclusive gaming rights in the North Country. In return, the tribe will resume sharing millions of dollars in casino revenue with New York State and St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. That after a three-year dispute.Yesterday, the chiefs were back in Akwesasne, holding a press conference at their brand new hotel and casino expansion.They called Cuomo &quot;sincere&quot;. They said it was the promise of resolving the Mohawks&apos; 31-year old land claim that made the gaming pact possible.David Sommerstein reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22038/20130523/mohawk-chiefs-hope-casino-pact-paves-way-for-more-land">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: David Sommerstein</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Governor Cuomo and the chiefs of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced a surprise deal in Albany. It grants the Mohawks&apos; exclusive gaming rights in the North Country. In return, the tribe will resume sharing millions of dollars in casino revenue with New York State and St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. That after a three-year dispute.Yesterday, the chiefs were back in Akwesasne, holding a press conference at their brand new hotel and casino expansion.They called Cuomo &quot;sincere&quot;. They said it was the promise of resolving the Mohawks&apos; 31-year old land claim that made the gaming pact possible.David Sommerstein reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22038/20130523/mohawk-chiefs-hope-casino-pact-paves-way-for-more-land">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, cuomo, akwesasne, mohawk, casino, st. lawrence county, franklin county, stlv, st. lawrence river, native, indian, land claims, albany, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Silver moves on from Lopez controversy</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22031/20130522/silver-moves-on-from-lopez-controversy</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 22, 2013) One day after the state&apos;s powerful Assembly Speaker admitted &quot;glaring failures&quot; in his handling of a sexual abuse case, the Albany establishment seemed to be moving on, with the usual round of press conferences, bill passage, and leaders meetings. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22031/20130522/silver-moves-on-from-lopez-controversy">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One day after the state&apos;s powerful Assembly Speaker admitted &quot;glaring failures&quot; in his handling of a sexual abuse case, the Albany establishment seemed to be moving on, with the usual round of press conferences, bill passage, and leaders meetings. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22031/20130522/silver-moves-on-from-lopez-controversy">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:11</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, albany, cuomo, legislature, corruption, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>What the Mohawk casino deal means for the North Country</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22033/20130522/what-the-mohawk-casino-deal-means-for-the-north-country</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 22, 2013) Mohawk tribal chiefs joined Governor Cuomo in Albany yesterday to announce a new deal on casino exclusivity.They signed off on settling a long-running dispute over revenues from the Mohawks&apos; Akwesasne Casino near Massena. In return, the Mohawks will get exclusive gaming rights in the 8-county North Country region.David Sommerstein joined Martha Foley to sort out what the deal means for the North Country and the Mohawk land claim. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22033/20130522/what-the-mohawk-casino-deal-means-for-the-north-country">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: David Sommerstein</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mohawk tribal chiefs joined Governor Cuomo in Albany yesterday to announce a new deal on casino exclusivity.They signed off on settling a long-running dispute over revenues from the Mohawks&apos; Akwesasne Casino near Massena. In return, the Mohawks will get exclusive gaming rights in the 8-county North Country region.David Sommerstein joined Martha Foley to sort out what the deal means for the North Country and the Mohawk land claim. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22033/20130522/what-the-mohawk-casino-deal-means-for-the-north-country">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:53</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, casino, gaming, mohawk, akwesasne, st. lawrence county, franklin county, stlv, st. lawrence river, land claim, native, indian, massena, cuomo, albany, [loc: ], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Buffalo Democrat calls on Silver to resign</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22024/20130521/buffalo-democrat-calls-on-silver-to-resign</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 21, 2013) New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is facing pressure to step down, after he acknowledged mishandling sexual harassment complaints against Assembly member Vito Lopez.Lopez resigned Monday after reports by a special prosecutor and the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics detailed claims by women against him.Silver has issued an apology for his handling of the case, which spanned years and involved at least four women staffers before it was revealed. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22024/20130521/buffalo-democrat-calls-on-silver-to-resign">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is facing pressure to step down, after he acknowledged mishandling sexual harassment complaints against Assembly member Vito Lopez.Lopez resigned Monday after reports by a special prosecutor and the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics detailed claims by women against him.Silver has issued an apology for his handling of the case, which spanned years and involved at least four women staffers before it was revealed. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22024/20130521/buffalo-democrat-calls-on-silver-to-resign">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, corruption, albany, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Job losses big concern if Ogdensburg psych center closes</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22000/20130517/job-losses-big-concern-if-ogdensburg-psych-center-closes</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 17, 2013) The state Office of Mental Health could decide as soon as Monday whether it will close the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg.  This week, the state held a meeting to listen to the community&apos;s comments about the center. One topic many people brought up was jobs: The Ogdensburg facility employs more than 500 people. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22000/20130517/job-losses-big-concern-if-ogdensburg-psych-center-closes">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state Office of Mental Health could decide as soon as Monday whether it will close the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg.  This week, the state held a meeting to listen to the community&apos;s comments about the center. One topic many people brought up was jobs: The Ogdensburg facility employs more than 500 people. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22000/20130517/job-losses-big-concern-if-ogdensburg-psych-center-closes">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:19</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, cuomo, albany, health, stlv, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>In Essex County, more FEMA buyout funds on the way</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21992/20130516/in-essex-county-more-fema-buyout-funds-on-the-way</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 16, 2013) Good news for homeowners impacted by 2011&apos;s Tropical Storm Irene: Essex County will get grant money to cover the 25 percent non-federal share for up to 37 property buyouts.Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week that funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery will be used to make those enrolled in the Federal Emergency Management Agency&apos;s property acquisition program whole. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21992/20130516/in-essex-county-more-fema-buyout-funds-on-the-way">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Morris</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Good news for homeowners impacted by 2011&apos;s Tropical Storm Irene: Essex County will get grant money to cover the 25 percent non-federal share for up to 37 property buyouts.Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week that funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery will be used to make those enrolled in the Federal Emergency Management Agency&apos;s property acquisition program whole. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21992/20130516/in-essex-county-more-fema-buyout-funds-on-the-way">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:18</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, environment, cuomo, albany, adirondacks, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center awaits its fate</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21994/20130516/st-lawrence-psychiatric-center-awaits-its-fate</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 16, 2013) The state plans to decide next week which mental health hospitals it&apos;s going to close, and which will be chosen as what the state&apos;s calling  &quot;Regional Centers of Excellence.&quot; That&apos;s the word from New York&apos;s Acting Commissioner for Mental Health. Kristin Woodlock wrapped up her &quot;listening tour&quot; of hospitals around the state in Ogdensburg on Wednesday. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21994/20130516/st-lawrence-psychiatric-center-awaits-its-fate">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state plans to decide next week which mental health hospitals it&apos;s going to close, and which will be chosen as what the state&apos;s calling  &quot;Regional Centers of Excellence.&quot; That&apos;s the word from New York&apos;s Acting Commissioner for Mental Health. Kristin Woodlock wrapped up her &quot;listening tour&quot; of hospitals around the state in Ogdensburg on Wednesday. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21994/20130516/st-lawrence-psychiatric-center-awaits-its-fate">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:19</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, cuomo, albany, health, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NY DA: Lopez conduct &quot;alarming&quot; but not a crime</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 16, 2013) A New York prosecutor says he&apos;s found no crime after investigating sexual harassment allegations by female staff members of Assemblyman Vito Lopez, a Brooklyn Democrat.But Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan said what he found was &quot;alarming,&quot; and he admonished higher-level state officials who he said allowed Lopez&apos;s behavior through secret settlements and confidentiality.Meanwhile, the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics found Lopez&apos;s actions violated the public trust. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21996/20130516/ny-da-lopez-conduct-quot-alarming-quot-but-not-a-crime">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A New York prosecutor says he&apos;s found no crime after investigating sexual harassment allegations by female staff members of Assemblyman Vito Lopez, a Brooklyn Democrat.But Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan said what he found was &quot;alarming,&quot; and he admonished higher-level state officials who he said allowed Lopez&apos;s behavior through secret settlements and confidentiality.Meanwhile, the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics found Lopez&apos;s actions violated the public trust. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21996/20130516/ny-da-lopez-conduct-quot-alarming-quot-but-not-a-crime">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:keywords>politics, sexual harassment, criminal justice, albany, lopez, ethics, , topstory</itunes:keywords>
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