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Vermont company builds hospital on wheels

Vermont company builds hospital on wheels | Burlington Free Press 

Donations to NY colleges rose 8.1 percent in 2011; list by school

Donations to NY colleges rose 8.1 percent in 2011; list by school | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Potsdam school board members offer up budget ideas

Daily Courier-Observer | Potsdam school board members offer up budget ideas.

E-filing taxes e-normous: Most tax filers abandon pen and paper

E-filing taxes e-normous: Most tax filers abandon pen and paper – Utica, NY – The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, New York.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters unveils new Keurig brewing system

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters unveils new Keurig brewing system | Burlington Free Press 

New York Seeks $2 Billion Federal Loan for Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement

New York Seeks $2 Billion Federal Loan for Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement – Bloomberg.

Ogdensburg City School District facing $3.3 million gap as 2012-2013 budget development continues

Watertown Daily Times | Ogdensburg City School District facing $3.3 million gap as 2012-2013 budget development continues.

Champlain snowmobiler charged for Friday accident

Snowmobiler charged for Friday accident » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Brushton man gets almost $1 million after surgery lawsuit

Brushton man gets almost $1 million after surgery lawsuit 

PHS Science Olympiad team gunning for state win

PHS Science Olympiad team gunning for state win » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Montreal woman killed in Northway crash

Montreal woman killed in Northway crash – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Tax relief is available for those affected by last year’s severe weather

From the office of Congressman Owens  PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) outlined federal tax relief today for New Yorkers affected by severe weather last year.  Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee caused untold amounts of damage for many New Yorkers, and as they continue to recover from their losses, Owens wants to ensure that […]

Should the North Country consolidate whole communities?

Should the North Country consolidate whole communities? « The In Box.

Tentative contract reached with corrections officers

Tentative contract reached with officers » Local News » Press-Republican.

Judge calls for ‘special master’ to redraw state legislative and congressional district boundaries

Judge calls for ‘special master’ to redraw state legislative and congressional district boundaries – NY Daily News.

Federal budget builds at Drum, but cuts swath of programs

Watertown Daily Times | Federal budget builds at Drum, but cuts swath of programs.

Zoning law changes ready for public comment and board decision

By Donald McBrayer Why is Peru adopting a new Zoning Law and what changes are being proposed? The Town of Peru Zoning Update Committee, appointed by the Peru Town Board over three years ago to revise the Town’s zoning ordinance, has completed the document. This effort was really initiated in 2003 when a larger committee […]

Carnival invasion (with slide show)

Carnival invasion (with slide show) – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Snowboarder dies at Jay Peak Resort

Snowboarder dies at Jay Peak Resort | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Fire rips through SUNY Canton building, closes campus

Watertown Daily Times | Fire rips through SUNY Canton building, closes campus.

Plattsburgh teacher plans Assembly run

Plattsburgh teacher plans Assembly run – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

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 […]

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. 

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 […]

Rochester youth dies from lacrosse injury

Rochester youth dies from lacrosse injury | Press & Sun-Bulletin