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Rural healthcare program promises relief, Adirondack hospitals wary of Medicaid cuts

By Brenne Sheehan

About 215,000 people — 28% of the population — in New York’s 21st Congressional District, which includes the Adirondack Park, receive Medicaid, according to a report by the Healthcare Coalition of the North Country.

Marty Miller, the town supervisor of Potsdam, sits at his desk at Town Hall. Potsdam’s population declined by 1,523 residents between 2010 and 2024. Courtesy of Marty Miller

‘North of Albany doesn’t matter’: Local officials frustrated as towns shrink

By Times Union

Times Union research found that many communities across New York, especially upstate, are still experiencing serious population loss.

Scientists converge on remote preserve for climate research

By Zachary Matson

Scientists and students gather each summer at the remote Shingle Shanty Preserve and Research Station to study birds, bogs and black spruce.

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Moose rules Goodman Mountain: DEC refuses to elaborate on when closure might end

By Brenne Sheehan

No resolution in sight for trail restriction as state officials remain tight-lipped on reopening timeline

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Adirondack residents work to preserve dark skies

By Holly Riddle

Dark Skies Protection Act aims to reduce light pollution across New York state

Leichter trail farmland

Linger on the Leichter Trail

By Tim Rowland

The 1.5 mile hike provides options for views of High Peaks and Champlain Valley farms

Al Hicks talks about climate change and wildlife at the Lake George Land Conservancy office in Bolton Landing. Photo by Mike Lynch

Moose don’t have a future in New York, says retired state biologist

By Mike Lynch

Wildlife expert and former DEC biologist Al Hicks shares insights gained over his career

Nina Schoch takes blood samples from a loon that was rescued near Upper Saranac Lake in 2016. Photo by Mike Lynch

Adirondack loon center founder departs to launch new wildlife initiative

By Mike Lynch

Schoch has been the leading loon researcher in the park for decades

Great Sacandaga Lake with empty boat docks

Police recover body of man who drowned during rescue attempt at Great Sacandaga Lake

By Times Union

A Schenectady County man is believed to have drowned Sunday evening.

exterior of temple beth joseph in tupper lake

Tupper Lake’s synagogue marks 120 years of community

By Aurora Pfaff

Temple Beth Joseph celebrates milestone in Adirondack history with an event on July 13

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