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Whats up amigos y amigas and welcome the official Soundcloud page for Beyond the Bike podcast with Big Lou. this is a weekly bike centric show with awesome guest that will inspire, educate and motivate you. I will also step into other topics and also to my community to capture awesome stories. I have several series that include #oneonone series #podcastontherun series #womenofenduro series and #lalinia series that is entirely in Spanish. The idea of the podcast to meet new people and catch u ...
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A weekly, half hour radio show / podcast covering a wide variety of topics of interest to the visually impaired
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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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Podcast devoted to the art, science, politics and transcendental pleasure of cycling, in London and beyond. Presented by Jack Thurston the show has been running since 2004, initially as a radio show on Resonance FM. It covers the intersections of cycling, culture, society and creativity from a variety of perspectives. From Tour de France to roller-racing, from Brompton commuters to bicycle messengers, from Kraftwerk to hip hop, from urban design to countryside trips. Literature, history, tra ...
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Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey
Eyes On Success with hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey
A weekly, haf hour radio show / podcast covering a wide variety of topics of interest to the visually impaired
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(Oct 15, 2024) Short-term rentals have exploded in the North Country in recent years, and communities are grappling with how to regulate them. One big issue is how to tax them, or not. Also: The state is spending $1.5 million to fund Farm-To-School programs around the state.By NCPR News
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(Oct 14, 2024) About seven bears have to be killed every year in the Adirondacks due to interactions with humans. A look into the data and the policies that have tried to keep bears in the woods and away from people. Also: More students are now eligible for up to $1,000 for college from the state Tuition Assistance Program.…
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10/11/24: Celebrating Pride in Plattsburgh
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(Oct 11, 2024) It can feel isolating being gay, lesbian, bi, trans, or questioning in a rural place, where there are fewer resources and places for like-minded people to gather. That's why the Adirondack North Country Pride Festival in Plattsburgh makes a difference. Also: The candidates to be Plattsburgh's next mayor faced off in a debate this wee…
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10/10/24: The Socialist presidential candidate visits Potsdam
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(Oct 10, 2024) Third parties are all but forgotten in this year's presidential election. But that doesn't mean they're not campaigning. A Socialist candidate for president came to Potsdam recently to recruit college students to the cause. Also: A preview of a hometown concert for world-class jazz vibraphonist Tim Collins in Plattsburgh on Sunday.…
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2441 Finding Your Path to Financial Freedom (Oct. 9, 2024) Show Notes Reaching your financial goals isn’t always easy and may be even more difficult if you have a disability. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Rachel Christian, the visually impaired founder of Unseen Wealth, about how she helps and coaches families with unique needs get control…
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2441 Finding Your Path to Financial Freedom (Oct. 9, 2024) Show Notes Reaching your financial goals isn’t always easy and may be even more difficult if you have a disability. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Rachel Christian, the visually impaired founder of Unseen Wealth, about how she helps and coaches families with unique needs get control…
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(Oct 9, 2024) Inspiration for poetry comes from everywhere. For Franklin County poet Jim Bourey, it comes from the old iron mines in Lyon Mountain. Also: The former Big Tupper ski area is up for foreclosure auction.By NCPR News
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10/8/24: Making the Adirondacks more inclusive
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(Oct 8, 2024) Many white New Yorkers see the Adirondacks as a treasured place to recreate and enjoy the outdoors. But many people of color say they don't have the same connection to the park. An event in Blue Mountain Lake hopes to make the Adirondacks more welcoming for all. Also: A visit to the clocktower of Westport's library, where a mechanical…
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(Oct 7, 2024) Democrat Paula Collins faces steep odds against Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in the race for New York's 21st Congressional District. She hopes she can attract voters disillusioned with former President Donald Trump � and by extension, Stefanik. Also: The American Association of University Women is holding a non-partisan vot…
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104/24: A peak fall colors hike to Floodwood Mtn.
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(Oct 4, 2024) It's peak fall colors this weekend in the Adirondacks. NCPR reporters Emily Russell and Catherine Wheeler send us an audio postcard from a perfect hike up Floodwood Mountain north of Tupper Lake. Also: You have until October 26th to register to vote. Everything you need to get ready for Election Day.…
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(Oct 3, 2024) Musicians make art, but their work is also a job. A pianist talks about her musical process, and how it helps her connect with both body and mind, the latest in our North Country at Work series. Also: SUNY is working to get more students to vote during this year's elections.By NCPR News
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2440 Revolutionizing JAWS with AI (Oct. 2, 2024) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software Product Management at Vispero, about the latest updates in the JAWS screen reader. Learn how JAWS is incorporating AI with new features like PictureSmart AI for image descriptions and the AI-powered FS Companion …
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2440 Revolutionizing JAWS with AI (Oct. 2, 2024) Show Notes Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software Product Management at Vispero, about the latest updates in the JAWS screen reader. Learn how JAWS is incorporating AI with new features like PictureSmart AI for image descriptions and the AI-powered FS Companion …
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10/2/24: Women in world-class mountain biking
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(Oct 2, 2024) At last weekend's Mountain Biking World Cup in Lake Placid, the female athletes had a bigger profile than ever. We hear from fans and riders about the growing role of women in the sport. Also: Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling for increased coordination between local and federal agencies to deal with the mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Eq…
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09/30/24: How the North Country is adapting to climate change
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(Sep 30, 2024) We dive into how North Country residents are adapting to climate change. Also: Thousands of people were in Lake Placid over the weekend for the World Cup mountain biking races.By NCPR News
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9/27/24: A culinary arts teacher in Gouverneur wins a big award
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(Sep 27, 2024) A BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor in Gouverneur is the winner of a state award for her decades of work teaching North Country students how to cook. Also: ORDA has authorized improvements at several of the Olympic venues in the Adirondacks.By NCPR News
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9/26/24: The ballast rules battle on the St. Lawrence Seaway
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(Sep 26, 2024) Canada has put in place new rules to keep invasive species out of Seaway ships' ballast water. But US shippers say they're ineffective and are designed to force more cargo to Canadian ships. Also: Senator Gillibrand and Congresswoman Stefanik are proposing a rare bipartisan bill to focus more attention on people crossing the northern…
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2439 From Pups to Partners – Raising Guide Dogs (Sep. 25, 2024) Show Notes Learn what it is like to raise a guide dog. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with Lauren Grimditch, Puppy Raising Field Manager for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Jenny Truax, a dedicated volunteer. They discuss the journey of raising guide dogs, the responsibilities involved, and …
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2439 From Pups to Partners – Raising Guide Dogs (Sep. 25, 2024) Show Notes Learn what it is like to raise a guide dog. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with Lauren Grimditch, Puppy Raising Field Manager for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Jenny Truax, a dedicated volunteer. They discuss the journey of raising guide dogs, the responsibilities involved, and …
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9/25/24: Accessibility at one of the Adirondacks' most iconic views
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(Sep 25, 2024) A new nature preserve outside Saranac Lake is trying to find the balance between "Forever Wild" and the Adirondacks' growing movement for accessible outdoor recreation. We visit the Glenview Preserve with its iconic view. Also: People who speak indigenous languages want them included in the state's second language push.…
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9/24/24: Japanese knotweed overrunning your land? This program helps
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(Sep 24, 2024) There are many initiatives to contain or remove invasive species from our land and waters. A Saranac Lake firm is offering free herbicide treatments on residents' land to fight the invasive Japanese knotweed plant. Also: New York state has approved a large-scale solar project on Rich Road in Canton.…
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9/23/24: Out in the world with a degree in HVAC
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(Sep 23, 2024) More and more students are going to trade school. In our North Country at Work series, what working life looks like post-graduation for one former BOCES student. Also: A grassroots movement to save a local sandstone from landfills could help with future historic preservation efforts.By NCPR News
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(Sep 20, 2024) A tornado tore through a rural neighborhood between Warrensburg and Chestertown in July, one of the 32 record breaking twisters to touch down in New York this summer. Amy Feiereisel visited the site of the worst damage, where residents are still cleaning up two months later. Also: Former President Trump says he wants to remove a cap …
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9/19/24: Lowville's very dedicated fire chief
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(Sep 19, 2024) Fire departments across the North Country are struggling to find the next generation of first responders for their communities. We meet a fire chief in Lowville who's dedicated his professional and personal life to being ready for emergencies. Also: We remember the North Country's go-to earthquake expert, Dr. Frank Revetta, who died …
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2438 Leashed and Left Behind – Ending Rideshare Discrimination (Sep. 18, 2024) Show Notes Rideshare drivers often deny service to passengers with guide dogs despite company policies and laws protecting them. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amy Salger, Alumni Engagement Manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind, and board member Melba Velez Ortiz a…
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2438 Leashed and Left Behind – Ending Rideshare Discrimination (Sep. 18, 2024) Show Notes Rideshare drivers often deny service to passengers with guide dogs despite company policies and laws protecting them. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amy Salger, Alumni Engagement Manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind, and board member Melba Velez Ortiz a…
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(Sep 18, 2024) This summer, there's been increased attention to making the Adirondacks more accessible to people with disabilities. Earlier this month, Paul Smith's College hosted the first-ever festival that spotlights finding ways to allow all people to enjoy the woods. Also: New York State has experienced a record number of climate disasters so …
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(Sep 17, 2024) Public health officials are concerned about Eastern Equine Encephalitis, which killed one man in New Hampshire. Biologists are trying to find where it lives in mosquitos to protect humans. Also: A new initiative is trying to ramp up people getting trained for health care jobs in the North Country.…
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9/16/24: A local journalist reflects before moving on
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(Sep 16, 2024) The Adirondacks is losing a valued local journalist. A conversation with the Adirondack Daily-Enterprise's Elizabeth Izzo about the importance of covering local communities and building trust with the public. Also: An audio postcard from a rescheduled day 3 of the 90-Miler canoe race, after last week's leg was canceled due to cold an…
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9/13/24: Is Great Camp Santanoni actually more accessible?
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(Sep 13, 2024) The DEC has bought two motorized devices to help people with disabilities enjoy the historic splendor of Great Camp Santanoni in Newcomb. We ride along with a disability advocate who says the court-ordered adaptations aren't enough to provide access for everyone. Also: The APA is weighing changes to the Adirondack Master Plan.…
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(Sep 12, 2024) The city of Plattsburgh has a new plan for its Greyhound and Trailways bus stop, after the companies caused traffic and other issues when they changed their stop suddenly. Cara Chapman reports on the new stop at the city's former farmers market location, and why it may not be the last change. Also: The scene from Saratoga Springs' 9-…
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2437 For All Your Access Technology News (Sep. 11, 2024) Show Notes If you’re not familiar with Top Tech Tidbits or Access Information News, you might want to learn more about these informative newsletters and websites. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Aaron Di Blasi, Senior Project Management Professional for Mind Vault Solutions, about how …
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2437 For All Your Access Technology News (Sep. 11, 2024) Show Notes If you’re not familiar with Top Tech Tidbits or Access Information News, you might want to learn more about these informative newsletters and websites. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Aaron Di Blasi, Senior Project Management Professional for Mind Vault Solutions, about how …
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9/11/24: How much human activity is too much on Adirondack lakes?
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(Sep 11, 2024) The Adirondacks' master plan calls for research into how much human activity can damage delicate lakes and ponds. But that scientific work has never been done. There's growing pressure on the DEC to finally conduct "carrying capacity" studies for the Adirondacks' water bodies. Also: North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik clashed …
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(Sep 10, 2024) Big factories near Plattsburgh are poised for more growth, but they're held back by a shortage of welders. A new program is training homegrown, North Country welders for free at Clinton Community College. Also: St. Lawrence County's environmental advisory group wants to recruit more members.…
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(Sep 9, 2024) Forest Rangers sometimes make double their salary in overtime, due to the demanding work schedule. But the state hasn't been willing to increase staffing levels for the people who conduct rescues through the Adirondacks. Also: The retirement of the city of Plattsburgh’s police chief later this month will reopen a leadership gap in the…
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09/06/24: A hike to Goodnow Mountain's fire tower
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(Sep 6, 2024) A hike up Goodnow Mountain in Newcomb for the annual lighting of the fire towers. Also: NCPR's David Sommerstein and Amy Feiereisel give us a preview of the Adirondack Canoe Classic, known as the 90-miler, from the starting line in Old Forge.By NCPR News
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9/5/24: The former Plattsburgh AFB is getting old
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(Sep 5, 2024) Officials in Plattsburgh say the infrastructure left behind by the former Air Force Base there is failing. They want the federal government to do something about it. Also: Green groups that have been fighting the use of an herbicide in Lake George for years say they're ready to move on.…
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2436 Glide to Independence (Sep. 4, 2024) Show Notes Glide is an innovative self-driven, AI-powered mobility device for those who are visually impaired. Using advanced sensors and real-time data, Glide navigates the user around obstacles and guides them to their destination. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Gli…
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2436 Glide to Independence (Sep. 4, 2024) Show Notes Glide is an innovative self-driven, AI-powered mobility device for those who are visually impaired. Using advanced sensors and real-time data, Glide navigates the user around obstacles and guides them to their destination. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amos Miller, founder and CEO of Gli…
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(Sep 4, 2024) For many people, retirement doesn’t necessarily mean being done with work. We meet a woman who's found a new career as an outdoor educator in Boonville. Also: Two people were charged in the murder of a 31 year-old in downtown Plattsburgh early Tuesday morning.By NCPR News
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(Sep 3, 2024) Young educators from Akwasasne Mohawk territory are using dance to teach Adirondackers about indigenous history and culture. We sit in on a social dance with the Native North American Teaching College. Also: A former aide of Governor Kathy Hochul was arrested for allegedly conspiring with the Chinese government.…
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(Aug 30, 2024) Wooden boats are an essential part of the Thousand Islands' nautical heritage. We meet a man who is keeping that passion alive as an antique boat craftsman. Also: Democrat Paula Collins stopped in Plattsburgh this week in her longshot campaign to defeat Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in November.…
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(Aug 29, 2024) Cell phone bans in schools are a huge topic across the country right now. Some North Country districts are already 'cell phone-free campuses' and many more may follow suit. Also: Part of an island on Lower Saranac Lake burned Tuesday night after campers let a campfire get out of control.…
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