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State lawmakers look ahead – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, 

Adirondack Family Activities: Long Lake Ice Carving | The Adirondack Almanack.

Plattsburgh, NY – This week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the United States and Canada have increased the maximum values of goods eligible for expedited customs clearance.  Under the new rules, goods valued at up to USD$2,500 and CDN $2,500, respectively, are eligible for an expedited border […]

Washington – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced his nomination of 21 students to service academies. A Member of Congress can nominate students to attend an academy if the students meet eligibility requirements and submit a detailed application.  The four service academies that accept nominations include the Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines and the Navy. “America’s military academies […]

Plattsburgh, NY –  Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced provisions of the so-called “fiscal cliff” deal that stand to benefit New York soldiers and veterans.  This legislation, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act,” extends various tax policies supporting job creation and middle class families, and was signed into law last week after receiving bi-partisan support from Representative Owens […]

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced that he has been appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal spending. In Congress, the Committee exercises authority over federal spending in every department.  This includes spending for the Department of Defense and their activities at Fort Drum, the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Watertown Daily Times | Stream going strong as it celebrates 10th anniversary in Watertown.

My Top 10 Story List for 2012 « The In Box.

Crime, economic growth top ’12 news » Local News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Ski Conditions Roundup | The Adirondack Almanack.

Watertown Daily Times | Six-month forecast: Lake Ontario water levels would remain low even if water supply recovers to average.

Cross-border train mystery highlights problems with energy credit program « The In Box.

Does the Regional Council system really boost jobs? « The In Box.

Senator Betty Little today said more than 50 projects in the 45th Senate District have been awarded state funds through the second round of Regional Economic Development Council awards.

North Country wins $90.2 million for economic development » Local News » Press-Republican.

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Regional Economic Development Council’s throughout New York would receive funding to spur job growth in the region.  Owens offered the following statement on the Governor’s announcement: “Today’s announcement is an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to help create jobs throughout New York,” said Owens.  “Even […]

Cuomo votes down boost to Environmental Protection Fund – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

North Country wins $90.2 million » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Costly school programs at issue – Times Union.

Watertown Daily Times | Russell solar panels switched on.

Physicians raising funds to bring future doctors here » Local News » Press-Republican.

Climate report paints bleak picture for winter tourism | NCPR News.

Many local people joined the Clinton County Historical Association and the Town of Peru Historians as they opened the new exhibit Peru’s Busy Past. Guest Curators, Ron and Carol Allen, Town of Peru Co-Historians, worked with Julie Dowd, CCHA Board Member, to create an exhibit that highlights the history of Peru, NY. Topics covered include the lumber […]

Layoffs, restructuring at Adirondack Health – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

SUNY Potsdam President John Schwaller stepping down « The In Box.