Archive for January, 2011
EPA tosses out Vermont Lake Champlain cleanup goals
The Free Press reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Analysis: New group joins New York school aid fight
The PostStandard reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Senator Surprise New York’s Kirsten Gillibrand was once dismissed as an undeserving political lightweight. Now, with two big legislative wins, her star is suddenly on the rise.
Newsweek reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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North Country Rock Eaters? Not Exactly
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Labor Agreement opposed Laurentian chief: Formal union deal ‘would thwart local jobs’
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under General News.
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Nothing ruins the morning more than a broken water pipe
By Donald McBrayer As I gaze out upon the thermometer beyond the window this morning, I see it is 25 degrees below zero. Then I wonder — How are my pipes doing? Even if you haven’t had a broken or frozen water pipe in years, the chance of seeing one today is very good. These temperatures […]
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Schools tackle risks of head injury – NNY districts drafting policies, hiring staff to protect athletes from concussions
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under General News.
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N Y Post reports that Cuomo’s budget will propose closing prisons and cutting prison jobs
The N Y Post reports
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Lawlessness on the borderline – The Mexican border has long been the focus of the drug-smuggling fight. Now, the attention turns north
The Times Union reports Brian Mann of NCPR comments
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under General News.
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After years of review, a “rush to judgment” on Tupper resort?
North Country Public Radio reports
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Press Republican “Letter to the Editor” disputed by Congressman Owen’s Office
Did members of Congress try to exempt themselves from current health care reform legislation? No. This claim was based on the erroneous assumption that congressional efforts to establish a “public option” for health insurance would have required everyone (except members of Congress) to participate in a new federal insurance plan. The proposed legislation would merely […]
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Peru man dies in snowmobile accident – 49-year-old killed during early morning riding accident
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Gibson proposes nuclear power plant for Albany region
The PostStar reports
Posted: January 24th, 2011 under General News.
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Lavinia Bell Returns to the North Country
One hundred and fifty years ago, few knew about Lavinia Bell, a fugitive from slavery who trekked from a Texas plantation to Rouses Point, New York, in search of freedom in Canada. Now, for the first time, her riveting experiences will be presented to the public in “Never Give Up: The Story of Lavinia Bell,” […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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N.Y. GOP mum on weatherization – Newly elected House members joined committee that supports ending 30-year program
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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THE NORTH COUNTRY’S VOICE
The Watertown Daily Times reports (A great story about a person in Albany few of us in this part of the North County know much about)
Posted: January 23rd, 2011 under General News.
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Glens Falls area loses 500 government jobs in last year
The PostStar reports
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Here’s Monday’s Town Board Agenda
AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Noise Ordinance Public Hearing on Monday
AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 Town Noise Ordinance, January 24, 2011- 6:45 PM 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: To open the Public hearing. Click here to view proposed ordinance 5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and questions 6. MOTION: To close the Public hearing. 7. MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under Town Board News.
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Lake Placid students speak out on class cuts
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under General News.
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January 24th Public Forum on Peru School Finances
Peru Central School District and Peru Central’s budget advisory committee is hosting a public forum at 6 PM this coming Monday, January 24th at 6 PM in the community room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru High School. Monday’s 6 PM public forum will actively engage district residents by soliciting ideas and perceptions regarding […]
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under Peru School News.
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Air service aid targeted for cuts
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Owens urging scrutiny of two VA clinics
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Woman credits judge who took her kids away
The Press Republican reports
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under General News.
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Zoning board approves variance for a new downtown store
By Donald McBrayer Rebecca Garrow was granted a use variance to open a consignment store at the recently closed Becky’s Diner location on Main Street. It will be known as “Thee Thrifty Peddler” (The 2 e’s on Thee is correct) and will sell new and used items including furniture, jewelry, clothing, antiques, crafts, etc. Mrs. […]
Posted: January 21st, 2011 under General News.
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