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| Podcast title | All Before Five: Regional news and community voices from member-supported North Country Public Radio. Nora Flaherty hosts
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1. All Before Five, 02/09/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.04Mb) Description: (Feb 9, 2012) A profile of 23rd district congressional candidate, conservative Kellie Greene: The Cuomo administration and a portion of NYSCOPBA, a union representing prison guards and police, say they've got a tentative deal on a long-delayed new contract. New York State plays host to a national conference on dealing with the effects of climate change. And Fort Drums 3rd Brigade Combat Team is slowly starting to come back home Joanna Richards spoke to their brigade commander from Afghanistan. [full story] |
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2. All Before Five: 02/07/2012 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.11Mb) Description: (Feb 7, 2012) The North Country gears up for the 2012 congressional race. North country politicians are lining up against the idea of giving themselves a raise. And Governor Cuomos office looks to cover itself after a new rule on access to tax records arouses the ire of state employees. [full story] |
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3. All Before Five, 02/06/2012 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.95Mb) Description: (Feb 6, 2012) In the Adirondacks, streams are still being restored months after Irene swept through the areaand its still controversial. In Albany, corporate tax loopholes are in the crosshairs of a coalition that includes unions and religious groups. And in Canton, a local not-for-profit is calling for crafters to contribute their skills and time to help people in need. [full story] |
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4. All Before Five: 02/03/2012 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.98Mb) Description: (Feb 3, 2012) Will Fort Drum suffer in the new round of Base Realignment and Closure? Bleak economic news for New York state. And the North Countrys annual winter festivals go ahead, even if it is unseasonably warm. [full story] |
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5. All Before Five: 02/02/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.36Mb) Description: (Feb 2, 2012) An arrest in a 2010 disappearance in St. Lawrence CountyJustin Trimm has been charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Jason Wing. A Pennsylvania groundhog has told us well have more winterbut it doesnt seem the North Countrys going to be seeing much more wintry weather. Local leaders weigh in on the DNA database expansion bill that just passed the Senate. Heard Up North: splitting wood. And Governor Cuomo tells county leaders hell meet them halfway on mandate relief. [full story] |
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6. All Before Five: 02/01/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.97Mb) Description: (Feb 1, 2012) North Country police and officials say legal fake pot is starting to become a real problem. Essex Countys supervisor Randy Douglas was at the capitol this week for a big meeting of county leaders. One big topic on peoples minds was mandate reform. Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver continues his push to raise the state minimum wage. And well visit one familys root cellar for todays Heard Up North. [full story] |
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7. All Before Five: 01/31/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.51Mb) Description: (Jan 31, 2012) The state redistricting task force is getting an earful after their release last week of new district lines many say are gerrymandered. After a lot of discussion, St. Lawrence Countys climate action plan is still up in the air. And controversial Adirondack environmental activist Bob Glennon is returning to the fight. [full story] |
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8. All Before Five: 01/30/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.95Mb) Description: (Jan 30, 2012) The Department of Transportation opts to use money earmarked for rooftop highway research, to fix up Route 11. Rooftop Highway proponents are nonplussed, but the DOT says its well within its rights. Potsdams police chief announces hes stepping down as police are still investigating the murder of a 12-year-old boy there. Ed Tischler plans to work in private investigation. And North Country artists make new pieces out of old materialsand some say its like working with bits of history. [full story] |
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9. All Before Five: 01/27/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.09Mb) Description: (Jan 27, 2012) Upstate Tea Partier Mark Barie on the upcoming congressional race for the 23rd district, on incumbent Bill Owens, and more. Governor Cuomo looks to SUNY schools to play a bigger role in economic growth in the stateand he wants them to compete for funds to help make that happen.And a clause in the proposed state budget is causing an uproar among legislators. [full story] |
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10. All Before Five: 01/26/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.25Mb) Description: (Jan 26, 2012) Redistricting information is coming out, finallyKaren DeWitt reports, and Nora hashes out how the changes affect the North Country with Brian Mann. Also, we talk with recently-retired Associated Press chiefand part-time Adirondack residentTom Curley. [full story] |
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11. All Before Five, 01/25/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.20Mb) Description: (Jan 25, 2012) The North Countrys public libraries are community hubs as well as places to check out a bookbut how will they weather budget cuts? Upstate and downstate mayors have dramatically different takes on Governor Cuomos budget plans. And well talk about how the warm winter weather is affecting one Adirondack institutionthe Paul Smiths VIC. [full story] |
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12. All Before Five 01/24/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.41Mb) Description: (Jan 24, 2012) After keeping their fingers crossed for mandate relief in Governor Cuomos new budget many county leaders are disappointed with what they got. Green groups respond to the APAs approval of the Adirondack Club and Resort. And anti-hydrofracking protestors rally in Albany. [full story] |
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13. All Before Five: 01/23/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.90Mb) Description: (Jan 23, 2012) The APA approved the Adirondack Park and Resort overwhelmingly Fridaybut supporters are still looking to calm environmental fears. Also, Governor Cuomo works to ease the process of getting food stampscurrently applicants are fingerprinted, and Cuomo wants to get rid of that requirement. And the fate of Watertowns Woolworths building is still uncertain, after years of planning. [full story] |
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14. All Before Five: 01/19/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.24Mb) Description: (Jan 19, 2012) Environmental groups look to spread their message about the Adirondack Club and Resortbut with a vote expected tomorrow, its down to the wire. New York state loses one of its longest-serving congressmenMaurice Hinchey announced Thursday he wont seek reelection. And local school leaders responses to Governor Cuomos plans for educational funding aren't exactly overwhelmingly positive. Also, Heard Up North: Meet Hugh Graham, longtime fair-and foul-weather Rideau Canal skater. [full story] |
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15. All Before Five: 01/18/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.64Mb) Description: (Jan 18, 2012) A closer look at Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget. Revisiting the site of a fifty-year-old plane crash near Lake Placid. And the latest from the APA's deliberations on the Adirondack Club and Resort project. [full story] |
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16. All Before Five: 01/17/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.08Mb) Description: (Jan 17, 2012) Governor Cuomo unveils his budget for the coming fiscal year some parts are controversial but he says it's an "honest" budget. Nora and Brian Mann hash out some of the details. A visit to the former Freemason building in AuSable forks which has now become a community center. And the mayor of the village of Tupper Lake says he thinks the APA will approve the Adirondack Club and Resort when they vote Friday. [full story] |
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17. All Before Five: 01/16/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.03Mb) Description: (Jan 16, 2012) Its the best of times for the Adirondack Regional airportBut with mismanagement allegations, its also the worst of times. In advance of tomorrows state Budget address we look at how the budget affects school funding (HINT: It's complicated and some don't think it's fair). Also, Big Tupper was open today for the first time this year. [full story] |
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18. All Before Five: 01/13/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.00Mb) Description: (Jan 13, 2012) Electricity is still out for thousands in our area, snow, rain and sleet are still falling, trees and powerlines are icing up, and road conditions are hazardous. Also: How would legalized casino gaming throughout New York change things? Two men are sentenced for stoning a great blue heron to death in the Adirondacks. And the state Attorney general pushes for a prescription drug database to combat addiction. [full story] |
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19. All Before Five: 01/12/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 6.95Mb) Description: (Jan 12, 2012) A look at the weather and why its happening, and whats coming. A look back at the ice storm of 89. And Brian Mann reports on an Adirondack woman whose new memoir recalls her time in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War 2. [full story] |
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20. All Before Five: 01/11/12 http://www.northcountrypublicr... download (audio/mpeg, 7.20Mb) Description: (Jan 11, 2012) A look at how local elections in two North Country towns affect the prospect of wind power development. Also, a new report from the Brookings Institution finds investment in clean energy is paying off and New York is doing very well out of it. With Democrats saying Republicans are secretly introducing a possible 63rd senate district in New York things are getting testy in state redistricting meetings. Also, Harrietstown gets blasted by the state comptroller for how its managed the Adirondack Regional Airport. [full story] |
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