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Inside the Backyard Poultry Craze | Seven Days.

New York State plans to close two upstate juvenile jails, even as alternative program is criticized   – NY Daily News.

Saratoga casino to expand – Times Union.

Phones still out for Frontier customers » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Peru, NY – Peru’s decades old, hand scooped hang out, “Sweet Treat”, located at 2897 State Route 22, will have the opening of their newly restored site on Sunday, May 26th during the afternoon hours. The seasonal gourmet ice cream and cake shop will hold regular seasonal business hours there after. Sweet Treat continues to serve […]

Washington, DC – The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) today announced the availability of grant funding for job creation projects in eligible Northern Border communities.  Congressman Bill Owens urged constituents to apply for the funds and issued the following statement: The Northern Border Regional Commission is designed to support projects that will help create or […]

2013 Lake Placid Film Forum to be held June 13-16 | Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.

Modern Farmer | Whey Too Much: Greek Yogurt’s Dark Side.

Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee today unanimously passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Bill Owens that would halt the proposed study of a “border fee.” Owens introduced the amendment as part of the mark-up for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Owens’ amendment would bar the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using […]

Cuomo reaches deal with Mohawks – Times Union.

Laurentian has new financial adviser » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Capitol Confidential » Cuomo pledges $60M to boost NYS tourism.

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New York comptroller calls for greater accountability for industrial development agencies | syracuse.com.

Capitol Confidential » Business magazine rates NY second-to-last for business friendliness.

Plattsburgh, NY – This week, Senator Patrick Leahy (VT) announced the introduction of an amendment to the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act that would bar the creation of a fee to cross the border.  Congressman Bill Owens expressed his opposition to proposed border fees earlier this year and today applauded the Senator’s move as a […]

Exploring Adirondack Park with the Governor :: Articles :: Gotham Magazine.

Plattsburgh, NY – This week, Pfizer announced that their application to the U.S. Department of Labor for Trade Adjustment Assistance was accepted, opening new opportunities for laid-off workers from Pfizer’s Rouses Point facility. The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is a federal program that assists U.S. workers who have lost their jobs by providing opportunities to […]

By John T. Ryan The Green Acres Restaurant at 3065 North Main Street has a new owner.  Donna Rowley opened the doors at her business on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Crowley took over Green Acres from Hanh and Sherry Chung who operated the restaurant for 16 years. Rowley isn’t a a food service novice. She […]

High Falls Gorge Beer and Wine Bar Opening | The Adirondack Almanack.

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Congressman Bill Owens applauded the announcement that Nova Bus has secured $148 million in new business through the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).  According to a press release from Nova Bus, the order constitutes a purchase of 300 buses which will be assembled at the Plattsburgh, New York facility.  Congressman Bill Owens offered […]

Empire State Development’s Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved funding totaling $13.8 million, supporting the creation of 566 new jobs and retention of nearly 3,500 existing jobs in New York State. The funding will leverage over $506 million in investments across the state. “Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, companies are continuing […]

Click here for information from the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s 2012 “State of the Lake Report” 

State ups stakes for cash to regional councils – Times Union.