Redistricting vote, DEC resignation, maple industry update

Northern Light

English - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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(Feb 28, 2024) Democrats in the New York State legislature say they hope to vote on the latest version of new Congressional district maps as early as today; many environmental leaders in the Adirondacks say DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos' leadership will be missed; the latest report from the USDA shows that maple production continues to grow in New York State. We'll talk with a maple researcher in the Adirondacks who says the North Country is a big part of the state's maple syrup industry.