News stories tagged with "allb45"

(03/09/12) Julie Grant checks in from the farm bill hearing in Saranac Lake. Sarah Harris reports on Vermont's town meeting day. And a war-of-1812 coat unexpectedly resurfaces at a Potsdam museum:

(03/08/12) The North Country faces a coming shortage of Roman Catholic Priests. This could mean big changes in how the church provides the services it does. Surprising news from North country republican assemblywoman Teresa Sayward. Ordering kebabs? There's an app for that. St. Regis Mohawks want recognition for acting as "code talkers" during WWII. And New York state takes on "out of network" insurance costs.

(03/07/12) We look at a local energy provider who's competing in a tough market. Burlington has a new mayor. And soldiers victimized by financial services companies like payday lenders, now have an advocate in Washington.

(03/06/12) Brian Mann looks at Canada's evolving role as this country's biggest energy supplier. The details on the Burlington Mayor's race. And in Albany, state pension negotiations roll on, as farmers gather to lobby the legislature for ag-friendly policies and spending.

(03/05/12) The ongoing redistricting process creates delays and headaches for constituents, and candidates. Local leaders get together to talk with state officials about what they need in the way of mandate reform. And we join a St. Lawrence County family as they harvest ice for the summer.

(03/02/12) Candidates galore are stepping up in the race for the 114th district state assembly seat, which includes all of Clinton and Franklin counties, and a little bit of Essex County. Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward's announcement she won't run for reelection in her district opens up the field to a host of contenders--including Jay town supervisor Randy Douglas--he'd be a democrat running for a traditionally republican seat. The state government is still struggling with state pension reform. And in Vermont, the Burlington Mayor's race is turning out to be surprisingly contentious.

(03/01/12) The last of this week's conversations on politics and faith, as Sarah Harris sits down with SUNY Plattsburgh student who's also a devout Roman Catholic. Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward announces she won't be running for another term. North Country students are back from their trip to Albany yesterday to lobby against education cuts. And the Adirondacks finally have a lot of snow--we hear how to enjoy it safely.

(02/29/12) We hear from Ogdensburg Presbyterian minister Laurena Wills on contraception and the separation of church and state. One of two hospitalized Amish children is still in critical condition after a FedEx truck rear-ended a horsedrawn buggy Monday--the other has been listed as stable. A new report gives A unit at Fort Drum charged with helping wounded soldiers transition to civilian life a scathing review. And the little village of Lyons Falls in Lewis County is set to impose a curfew on its teenagers.

(02/28/12) Brian Mann talks with North country Bishop Terry LaValley about his position on proposed laws on health insurance and contraception. Busloads of North Country students, parents, and school officials head to Albany Wednesday--they're worried about what potential school cutbacks. And two Amish children are seriously injured, after Fedex truck versus buggy accident Massena.

(02/27/12) New York state has decided to scrap some tough rules on ballast water--and that decision has drawn a mixed reaction. A SUNY Potsdam professor responds to reports that the NYPD has been watching Muslim students at the school. And it's an early syrup season this year--we visit with a couple producers.