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Fort Drum Great Bend Henderson
Henderson Harbor La Fargeville Limerick
Lorraine Mannsville Natural Bridge
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Redwood Rodman Sackets Harbor
Theresa Thousand Island Park Three Mile Bay
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New York Power Authority hears message, won't locate wind turbines in Lake Ontario near Oswego, Jefferson counties (The Post-Standard)
File photo / AP, 2002 A speed boat passes by windmills in the North Sea offshore from the village of Blavandshuk near Esbjerg, Denmark, in 2002. On Thursday, New York Power Authority President Richard M. Kessel said no wind turbine project will be built in Lake Ontario off Oswego and Jefferson counties because of local opposition.Jefferson County Legislature gives thumbs down to offshore wind turbines (WWTI Watertown) Last night Richard Kessel,CEO of the New York Power Authority, made his case before Jefferson County Legislators for the NYPA’s proposed Great Lakes Offshore Wind Initiative. The proposal put before legislators was to place wind turbines on and around Gallo Island. After Mr. Kessel’s address to County Officials and a crowd of several dozen concerned citizens, Legislators voted 14-0 against the ...
NYPA CEO to speak with Jefferson County Legislature regarding offshore wind initiative (WWTI Watertown) New York Power authority president and Chief Executive Officer, Richard M. Kessel will address members of the Jefferson County Legislature tonight regarding NYPA’s proposed Great Lakes Offshore Wind Initiative. In December 2009, NYPA issued a request for proposals for the development of offshore wind power projects in the New York State waters of Lake Erie and/or Lake Ontario. Not only will this ...
Westport Middle gets new principal (Louisville Courier-Journal) Staci Eddleman has been named the new principal at Westport Middle School. The former assistant principal at Ballard High School was named to lead Westport on March 5 and her first day at the eastern Jefferson County school was Tuesday.
Offshore wind farm a no-go in Jefferson County (News 10 Now Syracuse) The benefits are huge, but the controversy over wind farms is even greater. The head of the New York Power Authority was in Watertown Tuesday to discuss a proposal to build wind turbines in Lake Ontario. Our Katie Gibas tells us which way the winds settled on the idea of an offshore wind farm.
No to Off Shore Wind Turbines in Jefferson County Idea (WWNY - WNYF Watertown) The Jefferson County Legislature said thanks, but no thanks to the proposal that off shore wind turbines could be a potential project for the area.
SUNY Day at Jefferson Community College (News 10 Now Syracuse) JEFFERSON COUNTY, N.Y. -- As we inch closer to spring, high school students are getting ready to make their next move. Many hope that means college. And many students will be headed to State University of New York schools.
Part 1: New York State ranks dead last in nation in volunteering (News 10 Now Syracuse) It's the most basic gift one person can give another -- their time. But a recent survey shows New Yorkers do it less than anyone else in the country. In a two-part series, our Brian Dwyer takes a closer look at the numbers, why some people think we rank last and what people think about it.
Legislature Affirms Opposition To Wind Farm Project (Oswego County Today) The Oswego County Legislature voted Thursday to oppose a New York Power Authority project that would locate dozens of huge wind turbines in Lake Ontario. The vote was 20-4-1. Nearly 30 members of the Oswego County and surrounding area spoke about the pros and cons of the project for about two hours before the vote.
Some Lutherans voting on split with ELCA (York Daily Record) At least two Lutheran congregations in York County are moving toward a split with their denomination, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saying they are disillusioned with the increasingly liberal direction the church has taken.