Richard Haller

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Watertown City Council approves $12 million to replace a leaking reservoir

2 weeks ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

Richard HallerWatertown City Council approves $12 million to replace a leaking reservoirWatertown City Council members approved millions of dollars on April 21 to replace a leaking water reservoir. For years, a 5,000-gallon reservoir in Watertown's Thompson Park has been losing thousands of gallons of water a day. The leak could be seen near the Franklin Street entrance, as the treated water flowed out of the park into a drainage ditch. Officials have known about this leak for decades.
Hochul announces the start of a major bridge replacement in Herkimer County

1 month ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a major bridge replacement in Herkimer County. According to a press release, the $20.5 million infrastructure project will replace the I-90 bridge over Mohawk Street on Route 28 in the village of Herkimer. The current bridge is as old as the Thruway system itself. Around 24,000 vehicles drive over the bridge every day. Oncoming traffic will shift to one side of the bridge while under construction.
SUNY Canton researchers could make houses more resistant to natural disasters

1 month ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

Researchers at SUNY Canton are experimenting with new materials that could make houses more resistant to natural disasters. In a lab, Civil and Environmental Engineering students at SUNY Canton are testing the strength of concrete by breaking cylinders in a hydraulic press. "That basically tells you how many pounds it takes to break the piece of concrete in there," Green explains as the hydraulic press splits the concrete with a loud pop.
Ski resorts in the Adirondacks are preparing to wrap up for the season

1 month ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

Ski resorts in the Adirondacks are preparing to wrap up for the season. Whiteface and Gore Mountain ski resorts will be closed for the day on Thursday. The forecast calls for highs near 60 and rain. Over in Franklin County, Titus Mountain’s ski trails are closed for the season as spring weather rolls in. Whiteface plans to reopen this weekend. But mountain officials say the rest of the season is up in the air as the weather changes.
Nine employees from a sawmill in the Adirondacks are being deported

1 month ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

Nine employees from a saw mill in the Adirondacks are set to be deported after a federal immigration raid. That’s according to the Matra Group, which owns the mill. About a month ago, ICE raided the Tupper Lake pine mill and detained nine of its employees. Matra Group, based in Quebec, says ICE has confirmed that the employees are being deported. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the Matra Group said it has not heard from any of its detained employees since the raid.
Bird watchers, get involved in the I BIRD NY challenge

2 months ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

The state Department of Environmental Conservation started its annual I BIRD NY challenge on March 1st and continues until November. The NYS Birding Trail, a network mapping out birding hotspots, includes approximately 43 locations across the North Country and Adirondacks, with the most trails highlighted in Jefferson and St. Lawrence County. To complete the challenge, participants must identify ten bird species and fill out an entry sheet.
Here's what Canton students think about the Trump administration

2 months ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Noah Donnellan-Doser |Richard Haller |Nora Kenyon

It’s been about a month since the second Trump Administration entered the White House. Our new news interns, Richard Haller, Noah Donnellan-Doser, and Nora Kenyon, talked to students from two universities in St. Lawrence County to find out how they feel so far about President Donald Trump's handling of the presidency.
The Watertown zoo is asking Jefferson County for financial help

2 months ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

Zoo New York, a conservancy in Watertown's Thompson Park housing native New York animals, is asking Jefferson County for financial help. According to the Watertown Daily Times, the zoo is requesting $685,000 this year and $750,000 yearly over the next four years. That's after the zoo completed its most detailed business plan in decades, a 32-page document that outlines four main goals. Zoo officials plan to meet with county legislators to discuss the plan.
Hochul says New York is hiring laid-off federal workers

2 months ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Richard Haller

Governor Kathy Hochul announced in a press release that New York State is hiring laid-off federal workers with the new "You're Hired" initiative. This initiative came after the Trump Administration used the new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to fire thousands of federal workers in the government to cut down on federal spending. "The federal government might say 'you're fired,' but here in New York, we say, 'you're hired,'" Governor Hochul said.
Top property locations in Mauritius for residency-by-investment

Feb 13, 2025 | sableinternational.com | Richard Haller

The island offers several stunning locations where investors can secure permanent residency while enjoying the luxurious lifestyle Mauritius is famous for. Here, we explore four top areas – Grand Baie, Black River, Roches Noires and Beau Champ, that showcase the unique appeal of this island paradise. 1. Grand Baie: The glamorous NorthGrand Baie is often referred to as the "Riviera of Mauritius," and for good reason.