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State legislature moves one step closer to dissolving Peace Bridge Authority

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:21:29 +0000

A bill that could bring the dissolution of the bi-national peace bridge authority one step closer has passed through the New York State Assembly and Senate.

Under the bill proposed by Sen. Mark Grisanti and Assemblyman Sean Ryan the Peace Bridge Authority will have until July, 2014 to get its affairs in order. Ryan says the bill also brings the authority back in line with similar state entities.

Destiny USA tries to make it a comfortable destination for tour bus drivers

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:08 +0000

Bus drivers who bring customers to Destiny USA in Syracuse won't be waiting in their buses for passengers to finish shopping anymore. The mall has created a new bus drivers lounge and the idea is to expand on what is already a big source of shoppers at the Syracuse mall.

Business lines up against proposed border crossing fee

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:22:08 +0000

Business leaders are joining with several New York members of Congress who oppose the idea of introducing a fee for visitors crossing the border into the U.S., citing the importance of Canadians to upstate New York’s economy.

Proposed border crossing fee faces bipartisan opposition

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:15:51 +0000

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s is proposing a border crossing fee for those traveling into the country from Canada. So far the idea is drawing opposition from representatives across New York state.

Proposed border crossing fee faces bipartisan opposition

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:02:53 +0000

Canada woos entrepreneurs with visa program; should U.S. follow?

Kate O'Connell — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:35:00 +0000

Canada is aiming to woo bright young entrepreneurs with a startup visa program. The plan offers immediate permanent residence to foreign nationals who are able to secure business funding from Canadian investors. But, there are mixed feelings in the U.S. about the benefits of following suit.

Vermont, New York weigh in on proposed natural gas pipeline

Sarah Harris — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:21:05 +0000

People packed into the high school auditorium in Hinesburg, Vt. last week, to voice their opinions on a proposed natural gas pipeline before the Vermont Public Service Board.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo has banner year

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:17:00 +0000

Last year was a record year for attendance at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. Several factors combined to make the zoo the place to go last year.

Bill Owens reaches out to Canadian companies

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:36:20 +0000

Representative Bill Owens is working to increase economic ties between the North Country and Canadian businesses.

The Democrat held a series of meetings in Canada this week in an effort to entice more Canadian companies to look to Northern New York for expansion.

Pt. 2: Where does our power come from?

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:47:07 +0000

In part one of our series on Canadian power, we brought you a first story on the hydroelectricity New York imports from Canada. Today, we visit the site of a proposed plan that might send more power our way from the Canadian province of Newfoundland & Labrador. Innovation Trail reporter Emma Jacobs says the dam could bring jobs and renewable energy but also bring costs.

Pt 1: Where does our power come from?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:26:40 +0000

New York imports hydroelectricity generated by giant dams on Canadian rivers. And some would like to see the state get more of that renewable power. But as Emma Jacobs reports in the first story of our series on New York's imports of Canadian power, there's also opposition to that idea.