Larry Rulison, Times Union On April 3, a Monday, Amtrak is planning to re-launch its beloved Adirondack route that carries passengers from New York City to Montreal. The 10-hour, 380-mile trip includes some of the best scenery on the Amtrak … [Read more...] about Amtrak’s Adirondack line to resume April 3
In the Adirondacks, a pre-Civil War fight for voting rights
Pre-Civil War ledger documents Adirondack property transfers that helped secure voting rights for Black men By Kenneth C. Crowe II, Times Union ALBANY — The “Receipt Book, Land Grants From Gerrit Smith” in the New York State Archives is more … [Read more...] about In the Adirondacks, a pre-Civil War fight for voting rights
A Stewart’s challenge? This family visited all 358 stores
By Melissa Manno, Times Union Whether it be mid-winter ice cream runs or sold-out branded merchandise, Stewart's fans prove to be among the most loyal of patrons — and after visiting every store location last year, the Freemann family might just … [Read more...] about A Stewart’s challenge? This family visited all 358 stores
Cold-weather venues face winter woes
Recreation businesses, events grapple with warm winter By Pete DeMola, Times-Union LAKE GEORGE — By now, we should be in the depths of a winter chill, the type of cold that fuels snowy sports and celebrations. But days of warmth are putting a … [Read more...] about Cold-weather venues face winter woes
Lake George mourns loss of lake advocate
Jeff Killeen led board of Fund for Lake George and then Lake George Association after the two organizations merged By Mike Goodwin, Times Union LAKE GEORGE — Jeff Killeen, a driving force behind the ecology and preservation of Lake George, died … [Read more...] about Lake George mourns loss of lake advocate
Keeping the Mohawk language alive
Paul Smith’s students help build mobile cultural center to bring books to Akwesasne residents By Kathleen Moore, Times UnionPhotos by Deborah Naybor, Paul Smith's College A mobile library with Mohawk language materials is being built by … [Read more...] about Keeping the Mohawk language alive