The Senate’s version of the Farm Bill Slashes $4.1 Billion in Food Stamps For Veterans, Seniors, and Food Insecure Families.. Gillibrand is speaking out....
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K&J – Interviews Chad McCarthy – Special Ed. in Saranac Lake’s Schools
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) requires each state to have in place a State Performance Plan (SPP) that evaluates its efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of Part B of IDEA and describes how the state will improve such implementation. The SPP, submitted every six years, includes measurable and rigorous targets for the 20 indicators established under three monitoring priority ares: Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE); Disproportionality; General Supervision Part B, including Child Find, effective transition and effective general supervision. Today on the K&J show, we’re speaking with Chad McCarthy about Special Education in Saranac Lake.
Mayor Rabideau Pays Tribute to Saranac Lake High School Athletes
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Saranac Lake’s Mayor Clyde Rabideau pays tribute to Elena Beideck for her participation in the New York State Athletic Association Class C Championships four years in a row. Biedeck is only one of three girls in Section Seven who has competed in the State Meet over the last four years. She’s is also a four time CVAC all star.
Saranac Lake’s Mayor to Salute Sports Teams
Village to Salute Red Storm Football Team Mayor Clyde Rabideau will issue a mayoral proclamation saluting the Saranac Lake Central School Red Storm Football Team at its regular Monday night meeting in the Village Hall, which starts at 5:30 PM, for winning its third straight Class C title in Section 7. Rabideau said, “Our local high school football players have consistently performed well each game, heavily outscoring their opponents and, for the third straight year, won the Class C crown in the section, but more importantly, they’ve exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and represented our community in a very positive light. They are tremendous ambassadors of the Capital of the Adirondacks.
A Lesson in “Paying it Forward” From Superstorm Sandy
A bus full of members of the United Federation of Teachers drove from New York City last year to help residents of the Schoharie School District clean up after a catastrophic tropical storm. This year, a bus is headed in the other direction, part of relief efforts organized by upstate New York teachers. At least a dozen truckloads – some 20,000 pounds of relief supplies so far – have been gathered by teachers and educators’ groups and sent to Sandy-battered areas to the south.
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AMC Formal Community Meeting #1 Tonight at 6pm
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The first formal presentation by AMC on the question of ER vs Urgent Care planning is set for 6pm tonight at the LPCA. We have a preview.
Adirondack Day in Albany
The inaugural Adirondack Day showcased dozens of exhibitors and vendors to raise awareness among lawmakers and legislative staff about what life is like within the Blue Line
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Tupperpalooza Warrier Run registration opens
Registration for the 2nd Annual Tupperpalooza Warrior Run opens Wednesday, May 1st at 12 p.m. Join us Thursday on the K&J show as we speak with Tupper Events Coordinator Michelle Clement about Tupperpalooza and another, and another...
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CVPH Nurses Union Plans to Strike on Thursday
The New York State Nursing Association is planning on an informal strike at CVPH Medical Center Thursday. The Picketing is specifically related to ongoing contract negotiations between the union and CVPH
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North Country Healthy Heart Network Rethinks Cigarette Butts
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There’s a new partnership following Earth Week. it’s a Public Service Campaign designed to raise awareness about Toxic Cigarette Butts.
Harrietstown Considers Going Tobacco Free
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The Town of Harrietstown is formulating plans for smoke free parks. Step One; a presentation from the Adirondack Tobacco Free Network.
Tupper Lake Residents Consider Emergency Services Relocation
Residents of Tupper Lake are presented with a proposed multi-use emergency services building for EMS, Tupper Lake Police and Fire..
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A Brave Kid’s Cape for a Superhero
Adirondack Health has treated patients from many walks of life, and can now add superhero to that list. Aayden Tristam, photo right, wore a special “Brave Kid” cape for a recent surgical procedure at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. Not wanting to be left out of the fun, his dad Dillon wore a...
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Comprehensive Plan heads to the Public for Comment
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The date is set.. The public is officially invited to a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28th, 5:30pm for a presentation of the Draft Comprehensive Plan for the village of Saranac Lake.. Trustee Ally Pellitiere says the draft is available at the village offices and also online at the village’s website.. The late date in May will allow an appropriate amount of time for the community to review the specifics, and perhaps focus on the portions of the plan that affect each particular district.. In addition, the Essex County Planning Board requires a 30 day window for review.
Saranac Lake 6er Hiking Sticks Presented to Village Board
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The Saranac Lake Village Board now has 4 hand carved hiking sticks compliments of Rick Gonyea who carved the hiking sticks to be used as prizes for the first three hikers to finish in the Saranac Lake Sixer Program.. Gonyea jokingly says he carved one specifically for a member of the press, Chirs Knight, who started his career as a forest ranger and remains an avid hiker.. The program begins May 25th with sign in at 7am at the Berkley Green, Hiking starts at 8am with a celebration later in the day at 3pm for the first group of hikers to complete all 6 of the mountains in the Saranac Lake area, including McKenzie, Ampersand, Scarface, Haystack, St Regis, and Mt Baker..
Public Hearing Tonight in Tupper
The Tupper Lake Emergency Services Building Committee holds their final public information meeting tonight and it appears as though additional taxes may be held to a reasonable Figure.
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Plunging for a Cause
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Sunday was the coldest in the six years residents have been plunging into Mirror Lake for a refreshing spring swim.. And by cold, we mean the ice had only gone out the day before and the wind was kind enough to help clear out the beach and push the remaining ice to the middle of the lake.. Plunge for a Cause is sponsored by the Lake Placid Kiwanis Club and hosted by the Lake Placid Middle/High School Builders Club. All of the funds raised will be donated in equal parts to the Lake Placid and Wilmington ecumenical food pantries and the Tri-Lakes Humane Society. We stopped in to check on the fundraising;
Join us this morning during “The Morning News” we’ll tell the story and let you hear from some of the participants..
BOSTON-LP Tribute Walk/Run in Lake Placid
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The Lake Placid Community holds a special event this evening to support victims of the Boston Marathon Explosions.. The Event’s Organizer, Greg Borzilleri, says it’s also to recognize the first responders, both here and there.. The Tribute Run is called Boston Strong L P – It’s Scheduled for tonight (Monday 04/22/13) at 6pm at the Public Beach..
Borzilleri says they plan to do the first half mile in silence for those who died and were injured in the bombings and People are invited to take their dogs along, push babies in strollers or participate however they choose. While the event is focused on solidarity, any proceeds will go to the One Fund Boston, which was formed this week to assist those most affected by the bombings.
Learn more about One Fund or donate online at http://onefundboston.org.
Questions of Beach Feasibility in Tupper Lake? and Planning for Waterfront Revitalization
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Tupper Lake Village Trustee Rick Donah updates progress on waterfront planning, beach feasibility and a park master plan.
Energy Efficient Improvements at Lake Placid Central Schools
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The Lake Placid School Board considers $731,000 in energy efficient capital projects. The entire project will be paid for with savings following the completion of the upgrades.
Senate Gun Control Vote Just Short of 60 – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Weighs in
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President Obama says the “gun lobby” “lied” about the bill and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand weighs in on the issue from the Senate floor. Read her Statement Here
Tupper Lake Asks; Who Should Pave the Road?
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The Village of Tupper Lake is considering a request by Roger Amell on the acceptance of Amell Lane as a village road.
Investigation Continues in Boston
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Investigators looking for the Boston marathon bomber are searching through an enormous amount of evidence … bomb fragments, photos, and tips … trying to find those pieces that could break the case.
Boston Marathon Explosions
A tragedy unfolds in Boston as runners cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon. 144 people are injured, many in critical condition 3 are dead including one 8 year old Boy. The FBI has taken charge of the investigation.
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Enough is Enough on Balsam Street in Tupper Lake
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After more than 11 years, Tupper Lake Resident Steve Fornier says enough is enough and takes the Tupper Lake Board to task.. He wants his Balsam Street issue corrected.
Tupper Lake’s Mayor Paul Maroun at the head of the table speaks with the Village Board and the audience at Monday’s Regular Board Meeting
Adirondack Regional Airport Looking for New Restaurant Proposal
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Councilman Ron Keough says Harrietstown is actively pursuing and encouraging the response to their request for restaurant proposals. The deadline is April 24th
May is Skate-Park Month in Saranac Lake
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The Saranac Lake Village Board votes on a Resolution supporting the Skate Park Committee’s efforts to recruit new members and initiate new fundraising appeals.
Music Therapy for the Premature Baby
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Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast they say, but what about a premature baby? CBS News Correspondent Sam Litzinger has the answer.
Franklin County Legislators Discuss the Possibility of a Bed Tax
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Franklin County Legislators Wednesday evening met with the public twice. First in Saranac Lake and again in Tupper Lake. Tupper Lake Mayor Paul Maroun weighs in on a possible outcome.
Saranac Lake Partnering with Regional Tourism Office
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Essex County ratchets up its marketing efforts. The Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce and local legislators join ROOST in a marketing partnership.
Staffing Boat Launches with Invasive Species Stewards
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Eric Homeland, a teacher at Paul Smith’s College says Lake Flower and 2nd Pond may not be covered by Stewards defending from Invasive Species..
Saranac Lake School Boards Opposes Elementary Testing Schedule
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A School Board Resolution against high stakes testing is headed to Governor Cuomo asking the State to “de-emphasize” testing in our schools and to re-examine Assessment.
Debating the Bed Tax in Franklin County
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Franklin County Legislators Wednesday evening met with the public twice. First in Saranac Lake and again in Tupper Lake. Tupper Lake Mayor Paul Maroun weighs in on a possible outcome.
Owens Joins Effort to Support Dairy Farmers
With Congress set to begin debating comprehensive immigration reform as early as this week, Reps. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Bill Owens (D-N.Y.) and Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) today introduced legislation to help ensure a stable workforce for Vermont and New York dairy farmers by granting them access to an important visa program. The Congressmen will fight...
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Cuomo Clamps Down on Corruption
Public Trust Act Would Establish a New Class of Public Corruption Crimes, Tough New Penalties on Offenders, Require Public Officials to Report Bribery Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new legislation, the Public Trust Act, which would create a new class of public corruption crimes and enhance New York prosecutors’ ability to crack down...
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