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What to think about the two percent tax cap on ag land? « The In Box.

Tax-free plan gets a lukewarm reception – Times Union.

Cuomo unveils ‘Women’s Equality Agenda’ including proposed controversial abortion bill – NYPOST.com.

From the office of Representative Bill Owens  Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation, the “Spending Reduction Act” (H.R. 2250), in support of federal spending cuts outlined in a series of reports by the General Accountability Office (GAO).  Specifically, the Congressman’s legislation would require executive agencies to put into place the efficiencies identified by […]

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the competition guidelines and resources available for Round III of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. Together with funding from twelve additional New York State agencies, up to $750 million in economic development resources will be available to applicants through the 2013 REDC process. The […]

First Weekend events kick off Friday and Saturday » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lyon Mountain home destroyed by fire » Local News » Press-Republican.

On Tuesday, May 21, Safe Kids Adirondack held the 3rd Annual F.U.N. Ride (Fittin’ Ur Noggin). Community volunteers traveled to five elementary schools in Clinton & Essex Counties (Lake Placid, Ausable Valley, Holy Name, Keeseville & Peru).  Peru Elementary was the largest number of kids, with 150 second graders given helmets.  Thankfully, members of the Peru Lions Club […]

Fire destroys Rouses Point home » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Biomass facility on Fort Drum officially opens on Friday.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan.

AVCS educator named top tech teacher » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Capitol Confidential » Owens joins in the pro tax-free crowd.

Adirondack Events This Weekend (May 31) – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Governor in town to tout tax-free plan » Local News » Press-Republican.

Nurse charged with morphine theft » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum remembers two soldiers killed in Afghanistan in April.

Don’t miss this Carl Heilman photo  Memorial Day Frost And Snow Covered High Peaks – The Adirondack Almanack

Jury finds Rivers guilty » Local News » Press-Republican.

Canton, NY – The Cornell Cooperative Extension associations of Northern New York are bringing respected stockdog trainer Barbara Armata of Taravale Farm Kennels to Canton for a two-day training workshop for handlers and their dogs June 22 and 23. Barb has been training working and competitive Border Collies since 1974 and breeding, training, and competing […]

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.

Life in the North Country? Yup, it’s hard. « The In Box.

Obamacare grows up « The In Box.

Local WWII veterans honored » Local News » Press-Republican.