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Planned Resort Boasts Tents Suspended in the Air Surrounded by Gorgeous Mountains

In the UAE’s Sharjah Mountains, a concept resort spans a vast mountain gully with floating tents hanging in the air. The ultimate in mountain “glamping,” the so-called Floating Retreat is the brainchild of Dubai-based design studio Ardh Architect, who were tasked to investigate a new kind of hospitality that blended environmental awareness and appreciation for… Keep Reading

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Travel bans lifted, but driving conditions still hazardous

WATERTOWN — The travel bans in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties have all been lifted, even as driving conditions in the north country remain treacherous due to the winter storm. Jefferson County lifted its travel ban on Monday morning, announced in an email from the county sheriff’s office. A “no unnecessary travel” advisory was… Keep Reading

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15 Best Things to Do in Jefferson County, NY

Teeming with scenic islands and spectacular natural attractions, Jefferson County offers a wide range of experiences for the whole family. The county lies on New York’s uppermost border next to the Saint Lawrence River, lying southeast of the Canada-US international border. It was named after the 3rd U.S. President, Thomas Jefferson, and initially settled by… Keep Reading

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Jefferson County prepares for upgrades at Watertown airport, plans updates to management structure

Oct. 9—DEXTER — The Watertown International Airport is on track for some major improvements in the coming years, and Jefferson County officials are preparing the airport’s administration for the expanded responsibilities. Legislators on the county’s Finance and Rules Committee moved last week to advance Local Law II of 2022, which would restructure the airport’s administration,… Keep Reading

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Free Life Jackets Loaned to Anyone in Need – Now Saving Lives in 1,000 Locations Across the US

What began in 2008 as a single life jacket loaner booth for boaters to borrow any size preserver before going on the water, has now turned into the world’s largest life jacket loaner program. And, they crossed a huge milestone last month, setting up location number 1,000 at the beach in Clearwater, Florida. The program… Keep Reading

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Watertown, Ogdensburg airports awarded $46 million from state for terminal expansions

New York state has awarded $28 million for a new terminal at Watertown International Airport and $18 million to the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority to expand and renovate Ogdensburg International Airport. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul announced the projects and the accompanying funding Wednesday in Binghamton as part of $230 million in state grant money… Keep Reading

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World’s First Non-Polluting Ferry Sets Sail From Marseille, France

A ferry boat with technology that filters all the particulate matter from its emissions is now boarding for service around the French coast. The vessel keeps her passengers and the sea at large healthier thanks to filters that capture 99.9% of sulphur oxide fine particulates, allowing the Côte d’Azur to breathe easier. If you’ve ever traveled by… Keep Reading

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Court Street bridge repairs about to begin

WATERTOWN — The same construction company that built the Court Street bridge 29 years ago will soon start working on major repairs of the steel structure. A construction crew from Tioga Construction, Herkimer, will use jackhammers to remove concrete and then put a new deck on the bridge over the Black River. The same foreman… Keep Reading

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World’s First 100% Hydrogen-Powered Trains Now Running Regional Service in Germany to Replace Diesel

A regional train operator in Germany is becoming the first company to utilize 100% hydrogen fuel cell trains on their lines. But if almost all train travel is electric now, and even those few diesel trains that still operate produce a mere third of the CO2 per passenger as a car, what’s the need for big investment… Keep Reading

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60% of People Planning Reunions with Family and Friends This Summer

A cheery poll found that almost 60% of people are planning to spend their summer vacation on a reunion with family and friends. A further 65% said that spending time with family and friends brings them more joy than other vacation themes. Now in the third summer since the pandemic began, 32% of respondents said… Keep Reading