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12:01am

Thu April 25, 2013
Politics

Proposed border crossing fee faces bipartisan opposition

Credit jetzenpolis

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s is proposing a border crossing fee for those traveling into the country from Canada. So far the idea is drawing opposition from representatives across western New York.

The DHS has made provision in their 2014 budget proposal for a study on collecting fees from people entering the U.S. via land border crossings, to defray security costs.

Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins says if implemented, the plan would have a significant impact on the Buffalo-Niagara economy.

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7:25am

Tue January 15, 2013
Jobs

Massachusetts motor company brings new jobs to Glens Falls

New York Electric Motor Service, a small motor company based in Glens Falls, changed hands at the beginning of the year, and additional hiring is likely to follow. 

The buyer is applied Applied Dynamics, a motor repair company based in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

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