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Mill Creek Resort owner mourns forest burned in Park Fire 6:08

5h ago6:08

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Mill Creek Resort was spared from the Park Fire. Still, its owner grieves some of the surrounding old growth forest that was likely lost. Also, Shasta County supervisors selected an interim resource management director at their meeting this week, and the cabaret "All is Fair in Love & War" is based on the director’s experiences with heartbreak.…

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Down The Ballot: NC Supreme Court 30:22

1d ago30:22

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As the election grows closer, we’re talking to candidates for key downballot races on the WUNC Politics Podcast as part of our Down The Ballot series. You can also read more about the candidates in the weekly WUNC Politics Newsletter. Next up in the series: the race for a seat on the NC Supreme Court. Republicans currently hold a 5-to-2 majority on…

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Methane is rising as a potent greenhouse gas 4:47

21h ago4:47

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A new report from the Global Carbon Project finds several sources of methane gas are on the rise. Sahrah Kaplan, climate and science reporter for the Washington Post says the powerful greenhouse gas is “the fastest way to heat the planet and we’re doing that at an ever accelerating rate.” Kaplan wrote about the Global Carbon Project report and join…

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Shasta County Elections Commission sends controversial proposal to supervisors 5:33

1d ago5:33

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The Shasta County Elections Commission voted to send a proposal to the board of supervisors that would severely limit the use of absentee ballots in the county. Also, a former Yuba City school counselor has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for threatening community members, and a community meeting will help inform local nonprofit Chic…

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Saratoga 9/11 observance, Plattsburgh bus stop, Kitty O'Neil 31:18

2d ago31:18

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(Sep 12, 2024) Residents in Saratoga Springs honored first responders and veterans on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks; the Plattsburgh city council voted last week to allow two major bus companies to use the former farmers market location downtown, offering another temporary option for where to put a bus stop; and we check in wit…

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Measure H could bring millions to Butte County’s general fund 7:38

2d ago7:38

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Measure H would implement a one-cent sales tax for Butte County residents that could lead to millions of dollars in the county’s coffers. Also, Plumas County is trying to attract people to live and visit the area by being featured in the PBS show “Viewpoint,” and Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday released an optimistic progress report on efforts to reach…

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Joined by Pat Harrigan | Republican Candidate - U.S. House North Carolina District 10 45:37

3d ago45:37

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Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Representative Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities. Today's Guest - …

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ADK lakes carrying capacity, Queensbury dog camp, Lake George Jazz Festival 31:23

3d ago31:23

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(Sep 11, 2024) Environmentalists and the Adirondack Park Agency say a carrying capacity study of lakes and ponds is necessary; North Country at Work visits a doggy adventure camp in Queensbury; and a preview of the Lake George Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend.Av NCPR News

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Historic struggle for the Shawnee Forest and the Climate 59:58

3d ago59:58

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Special Earthwatch episode. An update on the struggle to save the shawnee forest at the same time cut through the jobs versus nature debate our guests are John Wallace Karen Furley and Sam Sterns, All campaigners based in southern Illinois.Av Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod

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The city of Chico is investing millions of Measure H dollars into road rehabilitation projects 6:49

4d ago6:49

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The city of Chico announced plans for several major road infrastructure projects. Also, the Paradise Town Council today will hear an update on its efforts to connect the town to Chico’s sewer infrastructure, and a panel of experts met Friday to weigh what the city of Marysville should do about the burned historic Marysville Hotel.…

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Plattsburgh welding academy, Cuomo COVID testimony, Malawi literacy group 29:44

4d ago29:44

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(Sep 10, 2024)Av NCPR News

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EOT 405 Elections 2024: A conversation with Chris Cooper & Michael Bitzer 59:33

4d ago59:33

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This episode is part of Eye on the Triangle's special series called "Politics Unpacked: Elections 2024 Edition," in which we interview NC political analysts and political science professors. In this episode, host Emilia Rivadeneira talks with political analysts Chris Cooper and Michael Bitzer to explore North Carolina's electoral landscape. They ta…

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Goats are grazing along Chico’s Lindo Channel to reduce fire risk 5:12

4d ago5:12

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The city of Chico is again using goats to reduce fire risk. The project is funded in part by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Also, Shasta County’s former Health and Human Services Agency Chief Financial Officer alleges he found discrepancies and issues with the agency’s finances before he was terminated just a day later, and C…

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A Chat with Rep. Destin Hall 45:29

5d ago45:29

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Join NC State Representative Jeff McNeely and discover what is happening in your local area. Today's Guest: - Destin Hall, NC State Representative for the 87th District Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4Av WSIC

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EMC Recruitment, ADK Forest Ranger overtime, Orchestra of Northern NY 29:55

5d ago29:55

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(Sep 9, 2024)Av NCPR News

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New air tanker to be stationed at Chico airport 5:03

8d ago5:03

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California is the first state in the country to use retrofitted C-130H air tankers for firefighting, and the Chico Municipal Airport has been selected as a location to launch some of them. Also, a majority of Chico’s city council members are up for election this November, we’d like to know what questions you have for council candidates. And Chico h…

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Schumer in Plattsburgh, Hochul on COVID shots, 90-miler preview 29:55

8d ago29:55

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(Sep 6, 2024)Av NCPR News

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Down The Ballot: The race for lieutenant governor 25:52

8d ago25:52

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As the election grows closer, we’re talking to candidates for key downballot races on the WUNC Politics Podcast as part of our Down The Ballot series. You can also read more about the candidates in the weekly WUNC Politics Newsletter. Next up in the series: the race for lieutenant governor. With current Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson running for governor, …

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Author of ‘The Parrot and the Igloo’ examines the history of climate change deniers 4:53

8d ago4:53

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David Lipsky, author of “The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial,” talks about the history of climate change and those who deny the science behind human-caused climate change. To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.…

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Chico has no cooling center contract for this week’s heat wave 5:12

9d ago5:12

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The city of Chico has no contract to provide cooling center services while the city is under a heat advisory due to triple-digit heat. Negotiations with the nonprofit Safe Space have been stalled. That's despite the city initially telling NSPR the contract had been finalized. Also, at it's latest meeting, the city council criticized this year's gra…

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Lake George herbicide, Plattsburgh air force base, Potsdam community art show 33:58

9d ago33:58

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(Sep 5, 2024) Two green groups from Lake George are ready to move on after a years-long fight over an herbicide; 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; and, St. Lawrence Valley artists are helping us hang on to summer in a …

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Live from D.C. 44:56

10d ago44:56

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Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Representative Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities. Phonelines are O…

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Chico inches closer to ending controversial homeless settlement agreement 6:17

10d ago6:17

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The city of Chico is seeking judicial relief from Warren v. Chico. The case limits how the city can enforce its anti-camping laws in public spaces. Also, a heat advisory starts at 11 a.m. today due to triple-digit temperatures that will last through Friday, and Shasta County is participating in a pilot program aimed at increasing participation and …

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Former Hochul aide arrest, Plattsburgh shooting, New York State Fair wraps up 29:51

10d ago29:51

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(Sep 4, 2024) A former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul was arrested and is accused of being an agent for the Chinese government; One man is dead and two people are charged after a shooting in Plattsburgh; and the sun sets on this year's New York State Fair.Av NCPR News

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Chico city staff to respond to this year’s Grand Jury report 5:20

11d ago5:20

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Chico city staff will be looking for direction from the city council today to draft a response to this year’s Grand Jury report. Also, with Chico State’s fall semester in full swing, local campaigners are reminding students how impactful their vote is in local elections. They say local municipal elections are where students will see changes in thei…

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Disaster aid approval, Haudenosaunee dancers, harmful algal blooms 29:52

11d ago29:52

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(Sep 3, 2024) Several North Country counties have been approved for disaster aid; a group of Akwesasne Mohawk educators are using dance to teach Adirondackers about Indigenous history; and harmful algal blooms pop up across the state.Av NCPR News

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Organizations collaborate on Park Fire recovery at Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve 6:19

15d ago6:19

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A group of landowners, government organizations and local conservation groups are coming together to begin healing and protecting land burned by the Park Fire at Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. Also, a listener asked why NSPR reports on the number of structures damaged in wildfires rather than homes. We spoke with Cal Fire to explain why those …

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Down The Ballot: The race for state treasurer 31:47

15d ago31:47

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As the election grows closer, we’re talking to candidates for key downballot races in the coming weeks on the WUNC Politics Podcast as part of our Down The Ballot series. You can also read more about the candidates in the weekly WUNC Politics Newsletter. First up in the series: the race for state treasurer. Two-term State Treasurer Dale Folwell’s d…

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An ode to wooden boats, ADK Fire Tower lighting, United Helpers purchase, Tourism up in the North Country, Northern Current preview 31:03

15d ago31:03

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(Aug 30, 2024) A Thousand Islands' man keeping the nautical heritage of wooden boats alive; the annual lighting of Adirondack fire towers; United Helpers has purchased a restaurant in Ogdensburg; Tourism to the North Country grew modestly last year; a preview of the Northern Current Music Festival in Saranac Lake.…

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Nurses union holds picket for better staffing at Enloe Medical Center 6:05

16d ago6:05

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Hundreds of nurses gathered near Enloe Medical Center ahead of a bargaining meeting with management. Also, an updated Storm Water Master Plan westrives to improve how Chico manages flooding and storm water. The city is asking for public input to identify where adjustments are needed. And Shasta County has adopted an updated workplace harassment pol…

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School cell phone bans, a fire on Lower Saranac, a young farmer, Salmon River art 30:59

16d ago30:59

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(Aug 29, 2024) Schools in the North Country are starting to require students to turn off their phones; campers on an island on Lower Saranac Lake let a fire get out of hand; a young farmer takes over the land in the heart of the High Peaks; a preview of a show at the Salmon River Arts Center in Pulaski.…

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Coming to you from South Carolina 44:42

17d ago44:42

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Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Representative Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities. All Things Saine…

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Chico State students weigh in on what they love about Chico as the fall semester starts 7:17

17d ago7:17

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Students flocked back to Chico this week to start a new semester at Chico State. They told NSPR about some of their favorite things about the city and gave advice to incoming freshmen. Also, the grocer Chico Natural Foods Cooperative has seen a loss in revenue in recent years but was met with a spike in membership and sales over the weekend after c…

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EEE in the North Country, Raskin visits the ADKs, Wanakena quilters 29:42

17d ago29:42

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(Aug 28, 2024) Cases of a deadly mosquito-borne illness are on the rise in North Country horses; Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin was in the Adirondacks on Saturday for a Democratic fundraiser; and a group of fiber artists in St. Lawrence County is hosting a quilting festival in Wanakena this weekend.Av NCPR News

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Update on the Presidential election 2024 59:39

17d ago59:39

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Today on the Sojourner Truth Weekly Broadcast: We get an update on the Presidential election, a look at the contrast between the candidates of the two major political parties; key moments at the Democratic National Convention; and analysis on the race. Our guest is Jackie Goldberg. And for our annual Labor Day Special we focus on the labor union ac…

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Above-normal fire potential expected through fall 6:31

18d ago6:31

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The Butte County Board of Supervisors will consider several agenda items today related to Park Fire recovery efforts. Also, an Oroville man has been charged with multiple counts of arson after being arrested for starting the Thompson Fire in Butte County. The fire broke out in July near Oroville, and experts say California will likely see above-nor…

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ADK Rail Trail opening, You Matter mural, Evans Mills Raceway kartway racing 29:49

18d ago29:49

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(Aug 27, 2024) The second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail is now open, connecting Lake Placid to Santa Clara; a new mural in Plattsburgh aims to raise awareness about mental health and help reduce the stigma surrounding suicide; and we talk to the Evans Mills Raceway about their new weekly "kartway" races.…

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EOT 404 Elections 2024: A conversation with Andrew Taylor 55:30

18d ago55:30

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This episode is part of Eye on the Triangle's special series called "Politics Unpacked: Elections 2024 Edition," in which we interview NC political analysts and political science professors. In this episode, host Emilia Rivadeneira talks with Professor at the School of Public and International Affairs at NC State about key political events that cou…

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Joined by Dan Bishop 44:43

19d ago44:43

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Join NC State Representative Jeff McNeely and discover what is happening in your local area. Today's Guest: - Dan Bishop, US Rep for NC's 8th Congressional District Call into the show live 844-STUDIO-4Av WSIC

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Warren County tax hike, NY Democratic tensions, Biggie tribute preview 29:56

19d ago29:56

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(Aug 26, 2024)Av NCPR News

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Alleged Park Fire arsonist pleads not guilty in court 6:05

21d ago6:05

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Ronnie Dean Stout II pleaded not guilty in court yesterday to Park Fire arson charges. Also, at Chico State's Fall Convocation, faculty and community members addressed students. Chico State's President highlighted increased admissions at the school. Mayor Andrew Coolidge also spoke in a video about the city’s homeless settlement agreement. And mode…

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NY conservation program, adultery no longer a crime, Lowville school damage, birding and paddling gem 29:52

22d ago29:52

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(Aug 23, 2024) The state is looking for feedback on a plan that aims to conserve more land and water; adultery may no longer be a crime in NYS; Lowville's high school sustained serious damage during recent flooding; we visit a little known gem for birding and paddling near Canton has a special restricted section that's only open for two weeks in Au…

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Climate change a factor in spread of bird flu that's keeping birthing cows out of State Fair 4:42

22d ago4:42

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The State Fair gates are open – but there’s a noticeable absence in the Miracle of Birth Center: birthing cows and newborn calves. It’s all due to the spread of avian flu, also known as bird flu or H5N1. So how serious is the spread of avian flu, and what does climate change have to do with the spread of viruses between species? Izzy Ross is a clim…

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Man accused of starting the Park Fire to enter plea 5:17

23d ago5:17

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The man accused of starting the Park Fire by pushing a burning car into an embankment in Upper Bidwell Park in Chico is set to enter his plea in court today. Also, the Redding Area Bus Authority has added new routes to Red Bluff and Chico, and “8-bit August” pays tribute to the golden era of video games when pixel art was necessary at the 1078 Gall…

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Old Forge bear deaths, Clinton County to lease college building, ADK watercolor artist 34:15

23d ago34:15

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(Aug 22, 2024) The state Department of Environmental Conservation had to euthanize a bear and her two cubs in Old Forge after interactions with people; Clinton County says it now has a plan for one of the buildings Clinton Community College will leave behind when it moves to SUNY Plattsburgh next year; and a conversation with Donna Stoner, who beca…

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Oroville city council discusses plans to address homelessness after Grants Pass, Newsom encampment order 6:25

24d ago6:25

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City staff and council members decided to form a committee to further address homelessness in Oroville. Also, Shasta County’s Resource Management Director has resigned from his position, and a U.S. Forest Service fire station lost in the 2020 North Complex in Plumas County is being replaced by a new facility in Chico.…

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Remembering Alice Green, Glens Falls truck salesman, Ogdensburg waterways exhibit 29:50

24d ago29:50

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(Aug 21, 2024) We remember the life of local civil rights activist Alice Green and learn about her work getting Black Adirondackers involved with the state's reparations commission; a North Country at Work profile of a Glens Falls man who's spent his life selling big trucks; and work by North Country artists that considers the value of our region's…

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Progressive Central 2024: The Politics Americans Want 56:25

24d ago56:25

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PDA conferenceProgressive Democrats of America was founded in 2004 to transform the Democratic Party and our country. We seek to build a party and government controlled by citizens, not corporate elites-with policies that serve the broad public interest, not just private interests.As a grassroots organization operating inside the Democratic Party, …

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