News
Fort Drum releases economic impact numbers
April 20, 2012 - 4:50 PM
A report released Monday shows that Fort Drum's economic impact on the North Country area was more than $1.6 billion during the 2011 fiscal year.
Schumer and Owens want FTZ application reviewed
April 11, 2012 - 1:03 PM
A Jefferson County business says it's ready to expand and create new jobs, but the trade zone status it needs to do so has been up in the air for more than a year.
Federal funds available for development projects
April 02, 2012 - 11:53 AM
The state announced $1.2 million in grant funding under a program administered by the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) intended to alleviate economic distress and create jobs in 36 targeted counties in the four states that make up the northern border region.
Tug Hill kicks off spring season
April 02, 2012 - 11:52 AM
Lewis County's only vineyard kicked off their season Saturday, welcoming in the community and uncorking some wines to taste. And as our Amanda Kelley tells us Tug Hill Vineyards has a lot to offer wine-lovers this summer.
Jefferson Community College One Step Closer to Getting Dorms
April 02, 2012 - 11:51 AM
Jefferson Community College is one step closer, to getting dorms on campus.
Fort Drum connector road may be completed during summer
March 21, 2012 - 4:49 PM
After finishing the substructures for four bridges last year, workers will complete the finishing touches on the Fort Drum connector road by the end of the summer, with the goal of opening the two-lane, 4.5 mile throughway to traffic in August.
Energy company to convert old power plant
March 21, 2012 - 4:47 PM
An old power plant on Fort Drum is getting a new lease on life. An Albany-based energy company has purchased the building and plans to convert it from a coal burning plant to biomass. Our Brian Dwyer reports.
Idled Fort Drum coal plant to have greener reopening
March 21, 2012 - 4:45 PM
An Albany energy company plans to buy an idled coal plant on Fort Drum and convert it to run on renewable biomass materials.
St. Lawrence Seaway set to open
March 19, 2012 - 9:41 AM
The St. Lawrence Seaway is set to hold opening ceremonies for the 2012 navigation season next week.
Fort Drum named in national Army community award
March 15, 2012 - 11:59 AM
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New air medical transport bases to open in North Country
March 15, 2012 - 11:58 AM
A major announcement Wednesday could drastically improve medical response time in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties. Our Amanda Kelley tells us more.
Medical air service returning to the North Country
March 15, 2012 - 11:53 AM
It’s been five years since the North Country had emergency air service. But that’s about to change. Air Methods Corporation plans to begin operating medical helicopters in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties in June. The company is opening new air medical bases in Watertown and Potsdam. The military previously provided air ambulance service in the region, through a program at Fort Drum called the MAST mission. Since it was removed, Fort Drum health officials say there have been more than 500 emergency cases in the region that qualified for air flight, but weren’t able to get it. Fort Drum has been working with the North Country EMS Program Agency to secure med-flights. Ann Smith, the agency director, says the new air medical bases in Watertown and Potsdam will each be staffed with four pilots, eight medical crew members, and one mechanic. The service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Julie Grant reports.
Proposed Legislation Could Boost Business for North Country Wineries
March 12, 2012 - 2:11 PM
New legislation proposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo could help boost business for wineries and breweries in New York state.
Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority approves $17 mil airport plan
March 08, 2012 - 4:23 PM
The OBPA voted to approve a $16 million capital improvement plan for the Ogdensburg International Airport
State gains jobs, unemployment up slightly in January
March 08, 2012 - 4:21 PM
Most of the state saw strong job growth in January as the New York added 45,500 jobs, putting the state’s economic recovery well ahead of the nation’s.
Lyons Falls mill redevelopment may include biorefinery
February 22, 2012 - 1:25 PM
Lewis County legislators got an update on Lyons Falls Pulp and Paper redevelopment efforts at a Tuesday morning committee meeting.
Samaritan Medical Center will partially fill urologist void in 2012, seeks other specialty physicians
February 22, 2012 - 1:25 PM
Samaritan Medical Center has finalized its 2012 physician recruitment priority list
Airport to launch car rental service in March
February 03, 2012 - 9:02 AM
Starting in March, passengers arriving at Watertown International Airport, located off Route 12F in Dexter, will have access to a car rental service, as Rent-A-Wreck, Watertown, will have a fleet of five-to-ten cars available at a station located at the...
Florelle To Start Accepting Job Applications
February 03, 2012 - 8:53 AM
It's a very small start, but Florelle Tissue will start accepting applications for production workers next week.
Civilian liaison to Fort Drum says installation in good position going into BRAC round
February 03, 2012 - 8:53 AM
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced last week that the military wants to close some installations as its reduces its force size and winds down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The process is called BRAC, for “base realignment and closure.” A spokeswoman for Fort Drum said the post isn't commenting on the announcement, but reporter Joanna Richards spoke with Carl McLaughlin, executive director of the Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization in Watertown, about how Fort Drum may fare as the BRAC process takes shape.
Florelle Tissue To Begin Recruiting Workers Next Month
January 19, 2012 - 4:44 PM
The WorkPlace, the one-stop career center in Watertown, will begin recruiting employees to work at the former Brownville Specialty Paper plant next month.
FDRHPO joins collaborative effort of seven area hospitals
December 22, 2011 - 4:06 PM
The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization recently became involved in the collaborative effort of seven hospitals which aim to make healthier communities.
Fort Drum gets funding for construction projects
December 22, 2011 - 4:04 PM
A $54 million federal appropriation will set off another round of construction at Fort Drum. Some of the money will go toward new projects and some will go toward expansion of existing facilities. But overall, the award enables the continuing expansion of the Army Base. Joanna Richards reports from Watertown.
Spotlight
Renewables in Drum Country
Wind, solar and hydropower have all become powerful sources of energy. But Drum Country is rich in another energy source: the power generated by business, economic development, University R&D, and state government working together.
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