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Wooden DEC sign with yellow letters and arrow that points to Debar Pond

Debar Pond: An easy year-round trek

By William Hill

Historic lodge grounds lead to pristine mountain waters

Man on bridge with hiking poles and baseball cap

Safety reform petition tops 6,000 for NY forest ranger found dead after 8 days missing

By James Odato

The petition has drawn more than 6,100 signatures since it was posted July 7

The forested mountainside and peninsula in the middle of the lake where the new home would be built.

In Blue Mountain Lake, a divide around a 6,000-square-foot home

By Tim Rowland

Zoning board approves building controversial vacation home on historic shoreline

The wool of hemlock wooly adelgid on a branch. Photo courtesy of DEC

Hemlock woolly adelgid spreads to Lake Champlain: Understanding the threat 

By Mike Lynch

Hemlock woolly adelgid advances north to Port Douglas, reaching new territory

awi lab

Billy Jones announces resignation from 115th district seat

By Adirondack Explorer

North Country lawmaker to step down after 9 years in office

Canadian border crossings drop 21% as broader tariff concerns mount

By Times Union

The steep decline represents a drop from 1.75 million crossings in June 2024 to 1.4 million this year

Haystack hoist from helicopter. Courtesy of DEC.

Helicopter rescues in High Peaks: Herbert Brook lean-to and Haystack Mountain evacuations save hikers

By Adirondack Explorer

Recent emergency operations in the Adirondack region included two helicopter rescues, a hiking injury, and wildfire suppression.

A yellow school bus engine compartment displays the mechanical systems

New York electric school bus mandate unaffordable, illogical, say rural Adirondack districts

By Brenne Sheehan

Superintendents cite charging infrastructure gaps, long routes and high costs as barriers to compliance

Brant Lake

Septic rebate program expansion: What it means for Adirondack homeowners

By Zachary Matson

Septic rebate eligibility expanded to 100+ priority Adirondack rivers and lakes

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