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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>North Country population shifts dramatically</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21663/20130321/north-country-population-shifts-dramatically</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 21, 2013) Late last week the US Census released new population numbers and the data for the North Country caught the eye of Brian Mann, our Adirondack bureau chief.He&apos;s been blogging about the fact that a number of counties here in the region continue to lose population at a troubling rate.  And then there&apos;s Jefferson County, around Fort Drum, which is one of the fastest growing parts of New York state. Brian spoke with Martha Foley about the shift. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21663/20130321/north-country-population-shifts-dramatically">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: NCPR News</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Late last week the US Census released new population numbers and the data for the North Country caught the eye of Brian Mann, our Adirondack bureau chief.He&apos;s been blogging about the fact that a number of counties here in the region continue to lose population at a troubling rate.  And then there&apos;s Jefferson County, around Fort Drum, which is one of the fastest growing parts of New York state. Brian spoke with Martha Foley about the shift. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21663/20130321/north-country-population-shifts-dramatically">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>07:12</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, adirondacks, population, [loc:38.8951118 -77.0363658], topstory, ncsymposium13</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NYS losing population to other states</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18128/20110803/nys-losing-population-to-other-states</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 3, 2011) It&apos;s a continuing trend—an Albany think tank reports that New York State lost over 1.5 million people to other states from 2000 to 2010. The report is based on data from the US census bureau and the IRS. While many New Yorkers continued to seek out hotter economies and warmer retirements, the Census Bureau numbers show the state&apos;s population still had a net gain: 2% over the decade to 19.4 million. That was largely fueled by immigrants moving into New York City.The Empire Center is affiliated with the fiscally conservative Manhattan Institute. It says New York had the greatest loss nationally of residents to other states for the second decade in a row.The Center’s E.J. McMahon says the combination of domestic out migration, combined with a slowdown in new arrivals from other countries, gave New York the dubious distinction of having the third highest negative population shift in the nation. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18128/20110803/nys-losing-population-to-other-states">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It&apos;s a continuing trend—an Albany think tank reports that New York State lost over 1.5 million people to other states from 2000 to 2010. The report is based on data from the US census bureau and the IRS. While many New Yorkers continued to seek out hotter economies and warmer retirements, the Census Bureau numbers show the state&apos;s population still had a net gain: 2% over the decade to 19.4 million. That was largely fueled by immigrants moving into New York City.The Empire Center is affiliated with the fiscally conservative Manhattan Institute. It says New York had the greatest loss nationally of residents to other states for the second decade in a row.The Center’s E.J. McMahon says the combination of domestic out migration, combined with a slowdown in new arrivals from other countries, gave New York the dubious distinction of having the third highest negative population shift in the nation. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18128/20110803/nys-losing-population-to-other-states">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:06</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, politics, population, census, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Regional high schools among consolidation options</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17720/20110526/regional-high-schools-among-consolidation-options</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 26, 2011) The public got its first glimpse last night of a study to deal with St. Lawrence County&apos;s declining school enrollment.  The county&apos;s 18 districts lost 2,000 students in less than a decade.The study commissioned by BOCES considers little fixes like shared services and big, controversial moves like merging districts.  It also focuses on a middle, largely untested option - the creation of regional high schools.  David Sommerstein reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17720/20110526/regional-high-schools-among-consolidation-options">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: David Sommerstein</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The public got its first glimpse last night of a study to deal with St. Lawrence County&apos;s declining school enrollment.  The county&apos;s 18 districts lost 2,000 students in less than a decade.The study commissioned by BOCES considers little fixes like shared services and big, controversial moves like merging districts.  It also focuses on a middle, largely untested option - the creation of regional high schools.  David Sommerstein reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17720/20110526/regional-high-schools-among-consolidation-options">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:40</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, politics, education, schools, consolidation, st. lawrence county, population, student enrollment, stlv, [loc:44.3245058 -75.2510403], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>As Hamilton County ages, will communities hang on?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17657/20110516/as-hamilton-county-ages-will-communities-hang-on</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 16, 2011) Last week, the US Census found that the New York population is aging much faster than the rest of New York state. The average resident in St. Lawrence County is forty years old. The number of young children in the county, below age five, dropped ten percent over the last decade. In Hamilton County, the median age is even higher – more than 51 years old. That’s thirteen years older, on average, than New York state as a whole. Brian Mann was in Hamilton County last week talking to people about the Census findings and what these numbers mean for their communities. He talks with Martha Foley. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17657/20110516/as-hamilton-county-ages-will-communities-hang-on">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week, the US Census found that the New York population is aging much faster than the rest of New York state. The average resident in St. Lawrence County is forty years old. The number of young children in the county, below age five, dropped ten percent over the last decade. In Hamilton County, the median age is even higher – more than 51 years old. That’s thirteen years older, on average, than New York state as a whole. Brian Mann was in Hamilton County last week talking to people about the Census findings and what these numbers mean for their communities. He talks with Martha Foley. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17657/20110516/as-hamilton-county-ages-will-communities-hang-on">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:02</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, adirondacks, aging, economy, community, population, demographics, census, [loc:43.7545099 -74.7929488], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Debate parses the good and bad of Adirondack Census numbers</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17539/20110426/debate-parses-the-good-and-bad-of-adirondack-census-numbers</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 26, 2011) The latest U.S. Census delivered good and bad news about population shifts across the rural North Country. Inside the Adirondack Park Blue Line, the numbers showed an overall gain in population. But the details sparked a debate about how to interpret the data, about what it really means for communities that struggle with the dynamics of decline in rural America overlaid with the Park&apos;s additional rules and regulations.Brian Mann joined Martha Foley this morning to sort through the Census and how it&apos;s being parsed. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17539/20110426/debate-parses-the-good-and-bad-of-adirondack-census-numbers">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The latest U.S. Census delivered good and bad news about population shifts across the rural North Country. Inside the Adirondack Park Blue Line, the numbers showed an overall gain in population. But the details sparked a debate about how to interpret the data, about what it really means for communities that struggle with the dynamics of decline in rural America overlaid with the Park&apos;s additional rules and regulations.Brian Mann joined Martha Foley this morning to sort through the Census and how it&apos;s being parsed. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17539/20110426/debate-parses-the-good-and-bad-of-adirondack-census-numbers">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:19</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, politics, adirondacks, environment, outdoor recreation, population, census, demographics, [loc:44.3294960 -74.1312662], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Helping young adults call the North Country home</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17441/20110407/helping-young-adults-call-the-north-country-home</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 7, 2011) From the big picture of “brain drain” to the view from one group of young professionals.  Nextwave is a social organization that brings together people in their 20s and 30s in St. Lawrence County.  They hold a meet-and-greet the first Friday of every month.  They plan events like board game night, wine tastings, and even an outing for whitewater rafting.David Sommerstein spoke with two of Nextwave’s organizers, Alexandra Jacobs and Lori Shull, about “brain drain” and “brain gain”.  Nextwave’s next meet-and-greet is Friday, May 6th at la Casbah restaurant in Potsdam. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17441/20110407/helping-young-adults-call-the-north-country-home">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: David Sommerstein</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From the big picture of “brain drain” to the view from one group of young professionals.  Nextwave is a social organization that brings together people in their 20s and 30s in St. Lawrence County.  They hold a meet-and-greet the first Friday of every month.  They plan events like board game night, wine tastings, and even an outing for whitewater rafting.David Sommerstein spoke with two of Nextwave’s organizers, Alexandra Jacobs and Lori Shull, about “brain drain” and “brain gain”.  Nextwave’s next meet-and-greet is Friday, May 6th at la Casbah restaurant in Potsdam. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17441/20110407/helping-young-adults-call-the-north-country-home">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:11</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, braindrain, youth, young professionals, environment, jobs, population, st. lawrence county, stlv, [loc:44.6697805 -74.9813084], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>2010 census: NY to lose two seats in Congress</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16870/20101222/2010-census-ny-to-lose-two-seats-in-congress</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 22, 2010) New York State will lose two more congressional seats, as a result of the 2010 census, due to a continued decline in the state&apos;s population relative to the rest of the country.  Government reform advocates say they hope lawmakers will seek a non partisan solution to changing the districts this time around.  Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16870/20101222/2010-census-ny-to-lose-two-seats-in-congress">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York State will lose two more congressional seats, as a result of the 2010 census, due to a continued decline in the state&apos;s population relative to the rest of the country.  Government reform advocates say they hope lawmakers will seek a non partisan solution to changing the districts this time around.  Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16870/20101222/2010-census-ny-to-lose-two-seats-in-congress">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:13</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, census, congress, population, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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