Story of the Day

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Story of the Day Podcast

Get your daily dose of what's happening in New York's North Country, the Adirondacks, Vermont, Canada, and beyond. Host David Sommerstein presents the best stories from North Country Public Radio's award-winning newsroom. You'll hear the most interesting voices on the most important issues in the region. There's even a micro-newscast to keep you up to date. When you miss

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    9/13/24: Is Great Camp Santanoni actually more accessible?

    The DEC has bought two motorized devices to help people with disabilities enjoy the historic splendor of Great Camp Santanoni in Newcomb. We ride along with a disability advocate who says the court-ordered adaptations aren't enough to provide access for everyone. Also: The APA is weighing changes to the Adirondack Master Plan.

    10 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    9/12/24: Plattsburgh's bus stop problems

    The city of Plattsburgh has a new plan for its Greyhound and Trailways bus stop, after the companies caused traffic and other issues when they changed their stop suddenly. Cara Chapman reports on the new stop at the city's former farmers market location, and why it may not be the last change. Also: The scene from Saratoga Springs' 9-11 remembrance ceremony.

    9 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    9/11/24: How much human activity is too much on Adirondack lakes?

    The Adirondacks' master plan calls for research into how much human activity can damage delicate lakes and ponds. But that scientific work has never been done. There's growing pressure on the DEC to finally conduct "carrying capacity" studies for the Adirondacks' water bodies. Also: North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik clashed with former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a hearing yesterday over nursing homes during the COVID pandemic.

    10 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    9/10/24: Welders wanted

    Big factories near Plattsburgh are poised for more growth, but they're held back by a shortage of welders. A new program is training homegrown, North Country welders for free at Clinton Community College. Also: St. Lawrence County's environmental advisory group wants to recruit more members.

    10 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    9/9/24: Forest ranger overtime

    Forest Rangers sometimes make double their salary in overtime, due to the demanding work schedule. But the state hasn't been willing to increase staffing levels for the people who conduct rescues through the Adirondacks. Also: The retirement of the city of Plattsburgh’s police chief later this month will reopen a leadership gap in the department.

    10 min

  6. SEP 6

    09/06/24: A hike to Goodnow Mountain's fire tower

    A hike up Goodnow Mountain in Newcomb for the annual lighting of the fire towers. Also: NCPR's David Sommerstein and Amy Feiereisel give us a preview of the Adirondack Canoe Classic, known as the 90-miler, from the starting line in Old Forge.

    9 min

  7. SEP 5

    9/5/24: The former Plattsburgh AFB is getting old

    Officials in Plattsburgh say the infrastructure left behind by the former Air Force Base there is failing. They want the federal government to do something about it. Also: Green groups that have been fighting the use of an herbicide in Lake George for years say they're ready to move on.

    9 min

  8. SEP 4

    9/4/24: Post-retirement jobs

    For many people, retirement doesn’t necessarily mean being done with work. We meet a woman who's found a new career as an outdoor educator in Boonville. Also: Two people were charged in the murder of a 31 year-old in downtown Plattsburgh early Tuesday morning.

    10 min
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Get your daily dose of what's happening in New York's North Country, the Adirondacks, Vermont, Canada, and beyond. Host David Sommerstein presents the best stories from North Country Public Radio's award-winning newsroom. You'll hear the most interesting voices on the most important issues in the region. There's even a micro-newscast to keep you up to date. When you miss

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    NCPR
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    NCPR: North Country Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    107
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