Madison County

New York's "local" beef, often not as local as you think

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:07:53 +0000

The steaks stacked in the coolers of butcher shops in New York may be marketed as local, but just what that label means varies widely.

Solar program has success in small upstate New York county

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:39:35 +0000

The thing that strikes you when you walk up to Jimmy Golub's farm on the western edge of Madison County are the giant solar panels covering the part of the roof on his barn that faces west. The 45 panels are part of a 10 kilowatt solar system, that provides all the electricity the farm needs.

Madison County recycling agriculture plastics

Ellen Abbott — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:19:00 +0000

Madison County hopes to become a hub for the recycling of agricultural plastics. It's a waste that's created on farms that's been a problem for years.

More deer & cars colliding in Madison County

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:20:56 +0000

There's been a dramatic increase in the number of car deer collisions in Madison County this year, and authorities there are urging motorists to keep an eye out for the animals.

New York counties want state to take more action against bath salts

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:51:18 +0000

County governments want New York state to take a tougher stand on bath salts. The Association of Counties, meeting this week in Syracuse, is calling for a state law to criminalize the synthetic drug.

New store sells old cast-offs in Madison County

Ellen Abbott — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:00:00 +0000

There's a new place to shop in Madison County, and this new store will get its stock from an unlikely source, the county dump.

Madison County promotes its tourism

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:30:00 +0000

You don't need a U.S. passport to take in the sights of central New York this summer, but officials in Madison County are hoping a passport of a different kind encourages visitors to their community.