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Two dairy farms, both in northern New York, both succeeding economically. But they have very different definitions of what “sustainable” means in the context of farming. Today, The Dirt’s Julie Grant compared on the radio the 1,500...
The Assembly voted unanimously today to cap tax assessments on agricultural land at 2% increases per year. The bill now goes before Governor Andrew Cuomo for his signature. Because farmland is valued by the crops it can produce, and the price of...
Hello! New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is in Watertown today, and as part of his visit (his office is also hosting a conference on leadership in local government) he’s released a new report on that city’s financial...
Jun 20, 2013 — The popular photo-sharing service is reportedly adding a video feature. But if the current user experience "ain't broke," should Facebook, Instagram's owner, fix it? Let's zoom through some possible fears about the new feature.
Jun 20, 2013 — George Zimmer was the founder and executive chairman of the clothing retailer. For three decades, Zimmer starred in the company's commercials. His catch saying: "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."
Jun 20, 2013 — Investors have been nervous about the Federal Reserve's intentions after hints that it might reduce its massive bond buying program. Amid volatile markets, traders and investors complained they wanted more clarity. Chairman Ben Bernanke obliged on Wednesday after a regular two-day meeting of Fed policymakers.
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Rouses Point Company Plans to Lay Off 330 Workers
Jul 17, 2003 — One of the region's top private employers will slash more than three hundred jobs over the next two years. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals plans to cut positions at its plant in Rouses Point. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
State Moves To Buy More Land In Adirondacks
Jul 14, 2003 — Over the weekend, top state officials committed themselves to buying more land in the Adirondacks, to protect the environment and to expand recreation opportunities. Strong support for the policy came at a gathering of the Adirondack Council, where Environmental Conservation commissioner Erin Crotty received an award. Brian Mann has our story.
Fast Facts: In his 2002 State of the State Address, Governor Pataki committed the state to preserving "1 million additional acres of land over the next 10 years" according to the DEC. Since 1995, the state has invested more than $400 million to preserve more than 400,000 acres of land across New York, much of it in the North Country. Go to full article
Fast Facts: In his 2002 State of the State Address, Governor Pataki committed the state to preserving "1 million additional acres of land over the next 10 years" according to the DEC. Since 1995, the state has invested more than $400 million to preserve more than 400,000 acres of land across New York, much of it in the North Country. Go to full article
New Investment Fund Hopes To Promote Tourism Industry
Jul 10, 2003 — A regional bank announced yesterday that it has formed a ten million dollar investment fund, designed to spur tourism development in the North Country. The new program--funded by Adirondack Bank--was created in partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Tourism. As Brian Mann reports, supporters say the loan program will help end a drought in private sector investment. Go to full article
Free Market Dairying
Jul 10, 2003 — This week the National Milk Producers Federation and dozens of dairy farmer cooperatives nationwide began a program to control milk production in the United States and push... Go to full article
Dairy Coops Leverage Market Power
Jul 09, 2003 — Dairy farmers are taking an historic step toward controlling the supply of milk in the United States. Farmers accounting for 70 percent of the milk made nationally have... Go to full article
NY Joins National Registry to Block Telemarketers
Jul 08, 2003 — Enforcing New York's Do Not Call Registry will now be the job of th Federal government. Governor Pataki signed over New York's list of people who do not want telemarketing... Go to full article
Modeling a Local Economy: "Pass The Buck"
Jul 03, 2003 — A movement is afoot to take small steps toward building a healthy local economy in the North Country. It's based on a concept called the "economic multiplier". The idea is... Go to full article
'Wise Buys' Stays Local
Jul 01, 2003 — St. Lawrence County-based partners developing a retail chain to replace Ames Department Stores are taking a local approach to get off the ground. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
St. Lawrence Housing Council Shares Budget Uncertainty
Jun 30, 2003 — Directors of non-profit groups that rely on grants to run their programs get a little nervous around budget time each year. They're at the bottom of a pipeline that filters... Go to full article
Akwesasne Mohawks Debate Risks and Rewards of Politics Off the Reservation
Jun 30, 2003 — The Mohawk population on the Akwesasne reservation is growing at more than twice the rate of the North Country's white population. Some tribal leaders say that trend could... Go to full article
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