Archive for February 10th, 2012
Gibson, Owens vote for STOCK Act amendment
Gibson, Owens vote for STOCK Act amendment – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Plattsburgh teacher plans Assembly run
Plattsburgh teacher plans Assembly run – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under General News.
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United Way reaches $775,00 goal
The United Way of the Adirondack Region has met the 2012 campaign goal of $775,000. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in January of each year. This year’s campaign raised a total of $775,112.00, which includes proceeds from special events. John Bernardi, Executive Director, said “we are so delighted […]
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under General News.
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Owens introduces bill to reduce regulation on apple exports to Canada
From the Office of Congressman Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) introduced legislation today that would streamline U.S. apple exports to Canada by exempting bulk shipments of apples to Canada from inspection under the Apple Export Act. “New York apple growers play a large role in the economic development and food security of our […]
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Du Bois was/is not admired by many Americans. Is SUNY Plattsburgh presenting that side of the story?
On February 16th SUNY Plattsburgh is hosting a program celebrating the life of W. E. B. Du Bois. The press release did not mention the controversies surrounding Mr. Du Bois. Please read this Wikipedia summary of his life and beliefs.
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under General News.
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Black History Month celebrates Du Bois in song and spirit
Feb. 9, 2012 — The spirit and voice of seminal American black leader W.E.B. Du Bois will come alive Feb. 16 at SUNY Plattsburgh, with a special performance of song and prose. The program is part of Black History Month celebrations in the North Country. Du Bois, who died on the eve of Dr. Martin […]
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under General News.
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Unusual winter has Central New York maple producers wondering if they should tap trees now or wait
Unusual winter has Central New York maple producers wondering if they should tap trees now or wait | syracuse.com.
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Peru/Regional History.
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Rochester youth dies from lacrosse injury
Rochester youth dies from lacrosse injury | Press & Sun-Bulletin
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under General News.
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Council: state budget cuts threaten Adirondacks
Council: state budget cuts threaten Adirondacks | Press & Sun-Bulletin
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under General News.
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Leahy fights efforts to reduce Air Guard
Leahy fights efforts to reduce Air Guard | Burlington Free Press
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Experts plan for climate change as fate of all life put at risk
Experts plan for climate change as fate of all life put at risk – Times Union.
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Peru/Regional History.
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Canton school may face 44 job cuts
Watertown Daily Times | Canton school may face 44 job cuts.
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under General News.
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Uncertainty clouds political process
Watertown Daily Times | Uncertainty clouds political process.
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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