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<itunes:author>North Country Public Radio Newsroom</itunes:author>
<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>Former Warrensburg supervisor drops motorized access suit</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20984/20121130/former-warrensburg-supervisor-drops-motorized-access-suit</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 30, 2012) Former Warrensburg supervisor Maynard Baker has dropped his federal lawsuit seeking floatplane access to more than three dozen remote ponds and lakes in the Adirondacks. The suit sought to reopen nearly 40 Adirondack lakes and ponds, arguing that a state ban violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. It followed a floatplane ban on Low&apos;s Lake near Tupper Lake.Baker says he brought the suit on behalf of people with disabilities, but he can&apos;t afford to go head to head with New York State over the issue any more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20984/20121130/former-warrensburg-supervisor-drops-motorized-access-suit">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Warrensburg supervisor Maynard Baker has dropped his federal lawsuit seeking floatplane access to more than three dozen remote ponds and lakes in the Adirondacks. The suit sought to reopen nearly 40 Adirondack lakes and ponds, arguing that a state ban violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. It followed a floatplane ban on Low&apos;s Lake near Tupper Lake.Baker says he brought the suit on behalf of people with disabilities, but he can&apos;t afford to go head to head with New York State over the issue any more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20984/20121130/former-warrensburg-supervisor-drops-motorized-access-suit">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, politics, outdoor recreation, apa, disability, [loc:43.4967351 -73.7762313], photolead, adirondacks, warrensburg, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Judge limits disabled access suit </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20108/20120709/judge-limits-disabled-access-suit</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 9, 2012) There’s been an ongoing fight in the Adirondacks over the use of motorized vehicles and float planes in remote areas. Supporters say four-wheelers, float planes and power boats are an appropriate tool to help people with disabilities reach recreation areas. But environmentalists say there are plenty of handicap-accessible lakes and trails, and they see the lawsuit as part of an effort to weaken bans on motorized recreation in the back country. The long-running battle culminated in a federal lawsuit filed against the state two years ago by a group of disabled men who say they’ve been denied access to more than three dozen remote ponds and lakes in the Adirondacks. Now, a judge has gutted much of the lawsuit, but has still allowed it to move forward. Chris Knight has the latest. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20108/20120709/judge-limits-disabled-access-suit">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s been an ongoing fight in the Adirondacks over the use of motorized vehicles and float planes in remote areas. Supporters say four-wheelers, float planes and power boats are an appropriate tool to help people with disabilities reach recreation areas. But environmentalists say there are plenty of handicap-accessible lakes and trails, and they see the lawsuit as part of an effort to weaken bans on motorized recreation in the back country. The long-running battle culminated in a federal lawsuit filed against the state two years ago by a group of disabled men who say they’ve been denied access to more than three dozen remote ponds and lakes in the Adirondacks. Now, a judge has gutted much of the lawsuit, but has still allowed it to move forward. Chris Knight has the latest. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20108/20120709/judge-limits-disabled-access-suit">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>adirondacks, environment, outdoor recreation, disability, people with disabilities, photolead, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NY lawmakers to vote on &quot;Justice Center&quot; legislation for people with disabilities</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20002/20120619/ny-lawmakers-to-vote-on-quot-justice-center-quot-legislation-for-people-with-disabilities</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 19, 2012) The Assembly and Senate are expected to vote on legislation they say will curb abuses against people with disabilities in state care. According to the Albany Times Union, the vote could come tomorrow. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders reached a deal on his proposal in closed door meetings over the weekend. Karen DeWitt has more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20002/20120619/ny-lawmakers-to-vote-on-quot-justice-center-quot-legislation-for-people-with-disabilities">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Assembly and Senate are expected to vote on legislation they say will curb abuses against people with disabilities in state care. According to the Albany Times Union, the vote could come tomorrow. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders reached a deal on his proposal in closed door meetings over the weekend. Karen DeWitt has more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20002/20120619/ny-lawmakers-to-vote-on-quot-justice-center-quot-legislation-for-people-with-disabilities">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:17</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, adirondacks, education, cuomo, albany, legislature, disability, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Opposition grows to Cuomo plan to protect NYers in state care</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19857/20120522/opposition-grows-to-cuomo-plan-to-protect-nyers-in-state-care</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 22, 2012) Opposition is growing in the legislature to Governor Cuomo’s top end-of-session priority. The governor would like to enact a new agency to curb abuse of people with mental and physical disabilities at state-run centers. Opponents, though, say the proposed new entity does not go far enough. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has the details on the controversy. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19857/20120522/opposition-grows-to-cuomo-plan-to-protect-nyers-in-state-care">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Opposition is growing in the legislature to Governor Cuomo’s top end-of-session priority. The governor would like to enact a new agency to curb abuse of people with mental and physical disabilities at state-run centers. Opponents, though, say the proposed new entity does not go far enough. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has the details on the controversy. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19857/20120522/opposition-grows-to-cuomo-plan-to-protect-nyers-in-state-care">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, cuomo, disability, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], legislature, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Cuomo says he&apos;ll make people with disabilities a priority this end-of-session</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19807/20120510/cuomo-says-he-apos-ll-make-people-with-disabilities-a-priority-this-end-of-session</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 10, 2012) Governor Cuomo says he will make reform of the state’s treatment of the disabled a major priority for the end of the legislative session, and plans to take his case “to the people” to convince the legislature. In Albany, Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19807/20120510/cuomo-says-he-apos-ll-make-people-with-disabilities-a-priority-this-end-of-session">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Cuomo says he will make reform of the state’s treatment of the disabled a major priority for the end of the legislative session, and plans to take his case “to the people” to convince the legislature. In Albany, Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19807/20120510/cuomo-says-he-apos-ll-make-people-with-disabilities-a-priority-this-end-of-session">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:38</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, cuomo. disability, legislature, albany, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NY moves to end abuse of people with special needs in state care</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19792/20120508/ny-moves-to-end-abuse-of-people-with-special-needs-in-state-care</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 8, 2012) Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced a major reform package aimed at ending the abuse and neglect of people with disabilities in state care. Marie Cusick reports from Albany. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19792/20120508/ny-moves-to-end-abuse-of-people-with-special-needs-in-state-care">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Marie Cusick</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced a major reform package aimed at ending the abuse and neglect of people with disabilities in state care. Marie Cusick reports from Albany. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19792/20120508/ny-moves-to-end-abuse-of-people-with-special-needs-in-state-care">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:11</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, health, adirondacks, cuomo, education, disability, legislature, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Federal Medicaid cuts threaten NY economy</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17962/20110705/federal-medicaid-cuts-threaten-ny-economy</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 5, 2011) A health care advocacy coalition reports cuts to federal Medicaid spending, now being considered in Washington, would cost New York more jobs than any other state. Families USA also says the loss of government entitlement programs will hurt the state&apos;s most vulnerable populations. The Innovation Trail’s Emma Jacobs reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17962/20110705/federal-medicaid-cuts-threaten-ny-economy">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: NCPR News</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A health care advocacy coalition reports cuts to federal Medicaid spending, now being considered in Washington, would cost New York more jobs than any other state. Families USA also says the loss of government entitlement programs will hurt the state&apos;s most vulnerable populations. The Innovation Trail’s Emma Jacobs reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17962/20110705/federal-medicaid-cuts-threaten-ny-economy">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/110705ejmedicaidcuts.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>01:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, health, disability, elderly, entitlements, social services, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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