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A taxidermist mounted the Cherry Valley wolf for the New York State Museum.

Wolf advocates push for canid protections

By Mike Lynch

Wolf advocates continue to lobby the state for protections of canids and wolves that may disperse to New York.

Libraries adapt to meet changing needs

By Contributing Writer

This combination of fun, learning and aid is typical of libraries in the 21st century.

An electric school bus in a parking lot in the winter.

Funding questions come with electric school bus mandate

By Chloe Bennett

A full transition from diesel to electric school buses is expected by 2035.

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Fall color unfolding across the Adirondacks

By Adirondack Explorer

Send us your photos of fall foliage in the Adirondacks

Benson mine aerial shot

State’s first “Build-Ready” renewable energy project seeks developer

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state is going out to bid for its first “Build-Ready” renewable energy project, which is located in the Adirondack Park.

Judgment may end snowmobile trail litigation

By Gwendolyn Craig

An Albany County Supreme Court justice has affirmed that some forest preserve snowmobile trails violate the state constitution.

Gore Mountain and the Hudson River Valley from the summit. Photo by Tim Rowland

Ridge walking on Moxham Mountain

By Tim Rowland

At just shy of two miles in, the views begin in earnest, including a great look at the bare summit face of Moxham itself, whose stony slabs look like the armored plates on some great prehistoric beast.

A protest sign reads "Fight today for a better tomorrow."

Climate activist group seeks Adirondackers over 60 

By Chloe Bennett

Now a chapter is coming to the North Country.

Celebrating the North Country Trail

By Contributing Writer

Trail enthusiasts gathered in Chestertown recently to share stories and attend workshops.

State officials pledge progress on road salt use

By Zachary Matson

Some audience members pressed for more details about the state’s long-term commitment to demonstrating reduced salt use, calling for greater urgency.

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