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Borderlines Unwelcome at Home: Borders challenge Haudenosaunee identity, sovereignty Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Molly Gibbs The northern border significantly complicates life by creating multiple layers of government in what should be a unified, sovereign homeland for the Mohawks. Borderlines Mohawk students must leave their nation to attend high school Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Micah Castelo Some Mohawk parents prefer to send their children to the U.S. or Canada for secondary school, while others advocate for a high school at Akwesasne. Borderlines Mohawks use new casino wealth to buy back ancestral land, fund social programs Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Quinn Gawronski The success story of the Mohawk Casino Resort, now one of the jewels of the Akwesasne community, was built on the backbone of failures. Borderlines A foot in two worlds Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Lauren Miller Darryl Lazare Jr. values the freedom of growing up on the Mohawk Nation territory of Akwesasne and loves his family here. But he wants to get out. Borderlines Post 1479 fights to honor those who served Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Dan Lyon The American Legion Post in the heart of the Mohawk Nation territory of Akwesasne serves as more than just a place for veterans. Borderlines “Hole in the Wall”: Inside the American Legion on the border Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Gabe Stern Veterans, families at the Akwesasne American Legion find community and share their stories. Photo by Graham Dickie Border Crossing While the Southern border has made headlines, the border to the north is nearly as active, with millions of crossings a year, smuggling, trade disputes and asylum seekers heading both north into Canada and south into the United States in search of a better life. Borderlines Slipping through the cracks of the U.S-Canada border Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Raven Rentas Asylum-seekers, many French-speaking U.S. immigrants, have steadily been traveling to a rural road north of Plattsburgh, New York, in search of a safe haven in Canada. Borderlines Niagara Falls at the crossroads of two nations Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Ashley Blanco The picturesque tourist destination that straddles the U.S.-Canada border has its share of home-grown and imported social problems. Churches are stepping up to try to address those problems. Borderlines The border by the numbers Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Justin Perline Hundreds of thousands of people cross the U.S.-Canada border each year. We explore some of these data points in a series of visualizations about America's long and busy northern border. Borderlines Migrants thrive at Buffalo’s West Side Bazaar Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Muhammad Nomani The Buffalo Bazaar brings together a melting pot of people from all over the world to New York's western edge. Borderlines Religious tolerance in jeopardy in Quebec Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Doug Steinman Quebec's new law makes it illegal for anyone working in the public sphere to wear religious symbols or clothing. Photo by Molly Bolan Working Life Canada and the United States seem similar at first glance, so is life in the two countries really that much different? For dairy farmers, maple syrup producers and marijuana entrepreneurs, the answer is most certainly “yes.” Borderlines Ontario’s recreational marijuana industry buzzing during early days Published: June 17, 2019 Story by Mei Q The positive early returns from Ontario's first 10 pot shops encapsulate the optimism many people have for the future of the industry. Borderlines As U.S. dairy farmers struggle, Canadians worry the problems will spread Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Louis Platt Dairy is a nearly $2 billion industry in New York state alone. It faces challenges both international and domestic. Borderlines Despite tariff war, US and Canadian maple producers find common ground Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Jason Coupal Canada started taxing American maple syrup in response to US tariffs. But producers on both sides of the border view each other as neighbors. Borderlines A border, not a barrier Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Malika-Budur Kalila Love took a Canadian woman to the U.S., and an American women to Canada. They both deftly manage their lives on both sides of the border to succeed as business owners in New York. Borderlines Ontario mayor believes immigrants can boost the economy Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Camila Grigera Naon Bernadette Clément, the first black, female mayor of Cornwall, Ontario, has seen her city’s growth stagnate. Now, the mayor is looking at immigration as a possible solution. Photo by Elizabeth Billman Living Past Border residents reflect on how the past continues to shape their hometowns, from the urban renewal that seeks to revive tourism in the Niagara Falls region to the “river rats” who smuggled alcohol across the Saint Lawrence during prohibition. Borderlines “River Rats” daring runs helped keep Americans buzzed Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Kate Brennan Prohibition ended in 1933, but it still shapes the region along the Saint Lawrence River, which is dotted with distilleries, museums and other nods to its past. Borderlines From dawn to dusk on both sides of the border in Niagara Falls Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Michele Abercrombie Tourists have flocked to Niagara Falls for decades for entertainment and beauty of its landscape. Yet the area struggles to recapture its former glory. Borderlines The unforgotten memory of a lost village Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Ghael Fobes Canadians reflect on losing their childhood homes during the expansion of a seaway designed to give cargo ships access to the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean Borderlines Buffalo and Niagara, a tale of two cities involved in urban renewal Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Nhari Djan The historic and abandoned buildings throughout western New York are telling of where this region has been and what it could be in future years. Photo by Elizabeth Billman Miles Apart Borders can be surprisingly fluid and can exist within a country as they do in Canada at the intersection of English speaking Ontario and French Quebec. These stories explore how that fluidity can create both tension and opportunity. Borderlines Crossing the border for health care Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Jishnu Nair Americans face steep prices for medical procedures. Canadians can face lengthy wait times. That has some Americans headed north for health care, while Canadians head south. Borderlines Barriers and bridges in the fight to preserve French language in Quebec Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Amanda Paule In a country that is institutionally bilingual but where most people only speak one language, Gatineau is a true bilingual community. Borderlines Horne’s Ferry: The business of crossing a border by boat Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Colin Davy A family-operated business for more than 200 years, this ferry crosses the Saint Lawrence daily during the summer tourist season. Borderlines Up the river Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Patrick Linehan Explore the lives of those who live along the Saint Lawrence River on both sides of the United States and Canada border. About Borderlines Dozens of Newhouse School students deployed to New York’s border with Canada to report stories about the people, cultures, businesses and landscapes at the edge of two nations. Latest News Off Campus Biden touts Micron funding during Syracuse visit Sports Orange dominate first round of ACC Tournament action Life & Style This college TikToker spills how she does it all Entertainment DaBaby comes to 'Cuse Off Campus Syracuse mourns the loss of slain officer
Borderlines Unwelcome at Home: Borders challenge Haudenosaunee identity, sovereignty Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Molly Gibbs The northern border significantly complicates life by creating multiple layers of government in what should be a unified, sovereign homeland for the Mohawks.
Borderlines Mohawk students must leave their nation to attend high school Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Micah Castelo Some Mohawk parents prefer to send their children to the U.S. or Canada for secondary school, while others advocate for a high school at Akwesasne.
Borderlines Mohawks use new casino wealth to buy back ancestral land, fund social programs Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Quinn Gawronski The success story of the Mohawk Casino Resort, now one of the jewels of the Akwesasne community, was built on the backbone of failures.
Borderlines A foot in two worlds Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Lauren Miller Darryl Lazare Jr. values the freedom of growing up on the Mohawk Nation territory of Akwesasne and loves his family here. But he wants to get out.
Borderlines Post 1479 fights to honor those who served Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Dan Lyon The American Legion Post in the heart of the Mohawk Nation territory of Akwesasne serves as more than just a place for veterans.
Borderlines “Hole in the Wall”: Inside the American Legion on the border Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Gabe Stern Veterans, families at the Akwesasne American Legion find community and share their stories.
Borderlines Slipping through the cracks of the U.S-Canada border Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Raven Rentas Asylum-seekers, many French-speaking U.S. immigrants, have steadily been traveling to a rural road north of Plattsburgh, New York, in search of a safe haven in Canada.
Borderlines Niagara Falls at the crossroads of two nations Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Ashley Blanco The picturesque tourist destination that straddles the U.S.-Canada border has its share of home-grown and imported social problems. Churches are stepping up to try to address those problems.
Borderlines The border by the numbers Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Justin Perline Hundreds of thousands of people cross the U.S.-Canada border each year. We explore some of these data points in a series of visualizations about America's long and busy northern border.
Borderlines Migrants thrive at Buffalo’s West Side Bazaar Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Muhammad Nomani The Buffalo Bazaar brings together a melting pot of people from all over the world to New York's western edge.
Borderlines Religious tolerance in jeopardy in Quebec Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Doug Steinman Quebec's new law makes it illegal for anyone working in the public sphere to wear religious symbols or clothing.
Borderlines Ontario’s recreational marijuana industry buzzing during early days Published: June 17, 2019 Story by Mei Q The positive early returns from Ontario's first 10 pot shops encapsulate the optimism many people have for the future of the industry.
Borderlines As U.S. dairy farmers struggle, Canadians worry the problems will spread Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Louis Platt Dairy is a nearly $2 billion industry in New York state alone. It faces challenges both international and domestic.
Borderlines Despite tariff war, US and Canadian maple producers find common ground Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Jason Coupal Canada started taxing American maple syrup in response to US tariffs. But producers on both sides of the border view each other as neighbors.
Borderlines A border, not a barrier Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Malika-Budur Kalila Love took a Canadian woman to the U.S., and an American women to Canada. They both deftly manage their lives on both sides of the border to succeed as business owners in New York.
Borderlines Ontario mayor believes immigrants can boost the economy Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Camila Grigera Naon Bernadette Clément, the first black, female mayor of Cornwall, Ontario, has seen her city’s growth stagnate. Now, the mayor is looking at immigration as a possible solution.
Borderlines “River Rats” daring runs helped keep Americans buzzed Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Kate Brennan Prohibition ended in 1933, but it still shapes the region along the Saint Lawrence River, which is dotted with distilleries, museums and other nods to its past.
Borderlines From dawn to dusk on both sides of the border in Niagara Falls Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Michele Abercrombie Tourists have flocked to Niagara Falls for decades for entertainment and beauty of its landscape. Yet the area struggles to recapture its former glory.
Borderlines The unforgotten memory of a lost village Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Ghael Fobes Canadians reflect on losing their childhood homes during the expansion of a seaway designed to give cargo ships access to the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean
Borderlines Buffalo and Niagara, a tale of two cities involved in urban renewal Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Nhari Djan The historic and abandoned buildings throughout western New York are telling of where this region has been and what it could be in future years.
Borderlines Crossing the border for health care Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Jishnu Nair Americans face steep prices for medical procedures. Canadians can face lengthy wait times. That has some Americans headed north for health care, while Canadians head south.
Borderlines Barriers and bridges in the fight to preserve French language in Quebec Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Amanda Paule In a country that is institutionally bilingual but where most people only speak one language, Gatineau is a true bilingual community.
Borderlines Horne’s Ferry: The business of crossing a border by boat Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Colin Davy A family-operated business for more than 200 years, this ferry crosses the Saint Lawrence daily during the summer tourist season.
Borderlines Up the river Published: May 30, 2019 Story by Patrick Linehan Explore the lives of those who live along the Saint Lawrence River on both sides of the United States and Canada border.