Story of the Day

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Get your daily dose of what's happening in New York's North Country, the Adirondacks, Vermont, Canada, and beyond. Host David Sommerstein presents the best stories from North Country Public Radio's award-winning newsroom. You'll hear the most interesting voices on the most important issues in the region. There's even a micro-newscast to keep you up to date. When you miss

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7/11/22: No, guns won't be illegal in the Adirondacks

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07/11/22 • 8 min

(Jul 11, 2022) Gov. Hochul says the new gun restrictions on public parks don't apply to the Adirondack Park. But local politicians say the law needs to be clearer to prevent Adirondack gun owners from being considered felons. Also: The chief justice of New York's highest court, Janet DiFiore, is stepping down at the end of August.

7/8/22: Early North Country feminism

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07/08/22 • 9 min

(Jul 8, 2022) In the late 1960s, a group of women in Canton started meeting in their homes to do something about the stereotypical gender roles and bias against women they saw around them. The story of the group, North Country Women. Also: A report backs criticisms of St. Lawrence County's social services department.

7/15/22: The latest from the Adirondack Park Agency

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07/15/22 • 9 min

(Jul 15, 2022) The Adirondack Park Agency welcomed the first Black member of its board Thursday. It also heard updates on renewable energy goals and efforts to manage the increase in hiker traffic in the Adirondacks. Also: A program to train the next generation of child care providers is starting up at SUNY Canton.

10/1/21: How we talk about death

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10/01/21 • 8 min

(Oct 1, 2021) We all grieve a loved one, or will at some point. But we don't often talk about death or how to deal with it. A conversation about grief, and making it ok. Also: St. Lawrence University will become a training ground for new Peace Corps volunteers.

8/1/24: Passing down a plant nursery to the next generation

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08/01/24 • 9 min

(Aug 1, 2024) Also: how you cross the US-Canada border with your dogs changes today.

8/16/23: A dog shelter raises scrutiny in Canton

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08/16/23 • 9 min

(Aug 16, 2023) A man from Long Island is saving street dogs from all over the world and bringing them to a new shelter in Canton. The problem is the dog shelter violates local code, and the neighbors are getting fed up with the noise. Also: A high-ranking forest ranger died by suicide last week, the second such death among forest rangers this year.

7/28/21: The sun dance, explained in song

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07/28/21 • 9 min

(Jul 28, 2021) Mohawk sun dancers, who pierce their skin, dance and pray on behalf of others, are the subject of a new song by Akwesasne's December Wind. Also: Gov. Cuomo imposes vaccination mandates on state and hospital workers.

4/1/24: Visa program for foreign doctors expands to increase specialists in region

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04/01/24 • 8 min

(Apr 1, 2024) People seeking specialized medical care in the North Country often struggle to find doctors. Starting today, a visa waiver program that aims to increase the pool of foreign doctors in the region is opening up to specialty physicians. Also: A disagreement over increasing criminal penalties for retail theft is one of many issues delaying the state budget.

4/2/24: NY is switching to electric school buses. Alex Bay is already getting started

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04/02/24 • 9 min

(Apr 2, 2024) New York has an ambitious set of climate goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One state mandate says every public school bus must be electric by 2035. That rule's gotten a lot of pushback from Republican lawmakers and some school districts. Today, reporter Amy Feiereisel takes us to the first place in the North Country to get electric buses on the road — Alexandria Bay Central School District.

9/22/23: The mural outside Colton's library

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09/22/23 • 8 min

(Sep 22, 2023) The story behind the mural outside the Hepburn Library in the little hamlet of Colton in St. Lawrence County. It's part of our mural mapping project, which you can find on NCPR's homepage. Also: Gov. Hochul made several climate change-related announcements this week targeted at helping New York reduce its carbon emissions by 70% in seven years.

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How many episodes does Story of the Day have?

Story of the Day currently has 1205 episodes available.

What topics does Story of the Day cover?

The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Story of the Day?

The episode title '10/5/20: Montreal starts locking down again with second COVID-19 wave' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Story of the Day?

The average episode length on Story of the Day is 9 minutes.

How often are episodes of Story of the Day released?

Episodes of Story of the Day are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Story of the Day?

The first episode of Story of the Day was released on May 19, 2020.

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