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Essex County Land Bank transforms zombie houses, adds rental assistance and public art
Essex County Land Bank grew from one "zombie house" renovation to seven properties, adding a $75,000 rental assistance program and launching a downtown mural festival.
Landslides close Avalanche Pass trail
Several routes in the High Peaks around Mount Colden, Algonquin Peak and Mount Marcy have closed until further notice.
Motorized wheelchairs return to remote Adirondack historic site
A DEC program that helps people with disabilities access one of the Adirondacks’ most remote historic sites is returning for a second year.
Dewey Mountain meets the mix in Saranac Lake
A free, all-day electronic music show at Dewey Mountain in Saranac Lake offers DJ sets and a range of all-age activities on Aug. 2 from 1-9 p.m.
DEC: Goodman Mountain moose may be sick
DEC is continuing to monitor the situation and will alert the public when the trail is safe to reopen.
Scarface Mountain Trail in Ray Brook to reopen this fall after bridge replacement
Work to restore access to a popular hiking trail to start in August.
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The Bird Songs of Summer
Readers and birding experts debate summer's best bird song: loon, hermit thrush, or red-eyed vireo?
Scientists converge on remote preserve for climate research
Scientists and students gather each summer at the remote Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research Station to study birds, bogs and black spruce.
Adirondack residents work to preserve dark skies
Dark Skies Protection Act aims to reduce light pollution across New York state
Linger on the Leichter Trail
The 1.5 mile hike provides options for views of High Peaks and Champlain Valley farms
Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist
Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career
Adirondack loon center founder departs to launch new wildlife initiative
Schoch has been the leading loon researcher in the park for decades
Police recover body of man who drowned during rescue attempt at Great Sacandaga Lake
A Schenectady County man is believed to have drowned Sunday evening.
Tupper Lake’s synagogue marks 120 years of community
Temple Beth Joseph celebrates milestone in Adirondack history with an event on July 13
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Landslides close Avalanche Pass trail
Several routes in the High Peaks around Mount Colden, Algonquin Peak and Mount Marcy have closed until further notice.
Motorized wheelchairs return to remote Adirondack historic site
A DEC program that helps people with disabilities access one of the Adirondacks’ most remote historic sites is returning for a second year.
Scarface Mountain Trail in Ray Brook to reopen this fall after bridge replacement
Work to restore access to a popular hiking trail to start in August.
Linger on the Leichter Trail
The 1.5 mile hike provides options for views of High Peaks and Champlain Valley farms