Control of the State Senate is still up in the air, and could be for weeks. A family of five statisticians has written a new text book. "Trash Can Frisbee," or "KanJam," used to be considered just a waste of time, but now, it's considered a sport.On Natural Selections: Why the sky is blue? Community Performance Series will host the CALEFAX Reed Quintet on Sunday night at 7:30pm in the Hosmer Concert Hall at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. And Todd Moe talks with Hillary Oak, director of the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, about this weekend's 25th annual Artists' Studio Tour.

Democratic New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand won a landslide victory over Republican Wendy Long on Tuesday.Also on Tuesday night, Democrat Bill Owens survived one of the most costly and bitter political campaigns in North Country history. Jefferson County businessman Matt Doheny lost a second straight close election to Congressman Bill Owens.NCPR's Martha Foley speaks with reporter Brian Mann about the election overall. Republican Janet Duprey swept the 115th Assembly race last night, beating back Conservative challenger Karen Bisso and Democrat Tim Carpenter. Democrats retained their supermajority in the New York Assembly, but it could be weeks until it's decided which party is going to control the state Senate. Incumbent Republican state Senator Patty Ritchie easily won reelection in the 48th district. Long time Republican Assembly member Marc Butler won the newly drawn 118th district.One of the most hotly contested local races in the North Country yesterday was in the Saranac Lake area, where two political veterans battled for the position for town of Harrietstown supervisor. On Adirondack Attic: Andy Flynn visits the Adirondack Museum for a closer look at Native American artifacts. And Quilts of all sizes and designs are on display this month at the 26th annual Quilts Unlimited show in Old Forge.

The latest report from the independent campaign watchdog group Open Secrets shows that Republican Matt Doheny has drawn huge support from outside groups hoping to influence the 21st District Congressional race. On Friday, we looked at the business record of Matt Doheny, the Republican from Watertown; this morning, Brian Mann profiles Plattsburgh Democrat Bill Owens. Green Party candidate Don Hassig throws support to Congressman Owens on Election Day. Tuesday's election will determine State Senate.The race for state Senate in the 48th district - which includes Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties - pits incumbent Republican Patty Ritchie against underdog Democrat Amy Tresidder. Super PAC money may influence Vermont elections. Martha Foley talks with Brian Mann and David Sommerstein about the races, and how tomorrow's vote could shape the region's political landscape in a reporter's roundtable. Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about fall bulbs. And Connie Meng reviews "Fly Me to the Moon", a production that is running at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa through November 18.

As fire and rescue crews downstate grow weary from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, teams from the North Country are beginning to rotate into the storm damaged area. We look at Republican NY21 Congressional candidate Matt Doheny's background in business. Candidates take to the streets, going door-to-door to make their final pitches to voters. North Country residents with family and friends in the greater New York City area reach out to their loved ones in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.The Burlington vocal ensemble Social Band is out with a new recording entitled "Those Stars". And weekend conditions in the Adirondacks.

A new poll released Thursday morning from Siena Research Institute shows a massive shift of support away from Democrat Bill Owens to Matt Doheny, the Republican challenger from Watertown. Governor Cuomo took a helicopter tour of areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy. St. Lawrence county enters fragmented political reality. A female swing voter gives her thoughts on the election.The New York Air Brake industrial site in Watertown has been the subject of resurgent concerns among residents of the city's north side neighborhood. On Natural Selections: regarding evolution, why are whales in water?And leaders from environmental and conservation groups will gather at the Paul Smiths College VIC on Saturday to talk about improving communication, collaborations and the next generation of stewardship of the Adirondacks.

Governor Cuomo, who says he spent a "frightening" night monitoring the storm devastation in lower Manhattan, held a briefing Tuesday addressing short term repair efforts and long term weather concerns. On Lake George, there was a storm, but it was not a 'superstorm.'Hurricane Sandy came ashore along the U.S. coast as a dangerous storm, but later today, when it is expected to cross into Canada, Sandy might only bring a few days of rain. Martha Foley talked with climate scientist Dr. Curt Stager of Paul Smith's College about what this gigantic, complicated storm, just over a year since Tropical Storm Irene, says about regional weather patterns, and global climate. HMS Bounty captain Robin Walbridge is believed lost at sea. E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur re-opened many of its services this week. Musician Christopher Battles is hoping to make his mark as an acoustic singer/songwriter in New York City.And fighting for the abolition of modern day slavery is the subject of Filmmaker Kat Rohrer's new documentary, "Fatal Promises," which will be shown at SUNY-Potsdam Thursday afternoon.

For the North Country, storm preparation is a well-practiced routine. Brian Mann spoke with Martha Foley from the road Tuesday morning as he scanned for storm damage. As the wind began picking up Monday afternoon in Jefferson County, residents and officials were preparing for the high winds and water along shorelines. Low water levels come in handy for Hurricane Sandy. School food gets political.And renowned Canadian actor Carolyn Hetherington will bring the story of the two women who dramatically influenced her life to the stage in her show, "Women who Shout at the Stars," playing at the Thousand Islands Playhouse Firehall Theatre in Gananoque, Ontario.

Local governments and state officials scrambled through the weekend to prepare for the potentially devastating impacts of Hurricane Sandy. New electoral districts are making strangers out of their candidates. A new poll finds Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is poised for a record breaking win on Election Day, with a more than 40 point lead over Republican challenger Wendy Long.And Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about what you might do in the garden once Hurricane Sandy clears.

State officials are asking hunters to be on the look out for any sign of Colin Gillis, the 18 year old man from Tupper Lake who vanished in early March while walking on state route 3. A company that operates railroads across the US says it wants to begin offering overnight excursions to Lake Placid on "Pullman" sleeper cars. A Toronto-based mining executive says he's close to finalizing a deal to buy the zinc mines near Gouverneur. Governor Cuomo has pledged to invest more money into promoting the state's growing wine, beer, and spirits industries. Like Governor Cuomo at his beer, wine, and liquor summit Wednesday in Albany, a pair of Canton entrepreneurs is hoping craft beer sales will provide an economic lift. Heard Up North: Emily Holt has spent 60 years illuminating church altars and vestments with her ecclesiastical embroidery. On Natural Selections: what is a plant? And Canadian actor Greg Kramer has been getting rave reviews for his performance in the one-man show, "The Player's Advice to Shakespeare."

Dozens of kids from Alexandria Central School in Jefferson County study water levels' impact on St. Lawrence wetlands. Leaders in the New York manufacturing sector say their businesses struggle in Washington against too much regulation and not enough bi-partisan support. Lake George is a battleground once again as the fight against invasive Asian clams broadens. A new survey indicates that young people may be using web searches on Google for political decision making.A local square dancing tradition in Schroon Lake continues to draw hundreds of participants. And after more than ten years as the executive director of the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, Hilary Oak says she's stepping down.