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Brenne Sheehan

Brenne Sheehan is a summer intern at Adirondack Explorer from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She is an undergraduate at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, pursuing a degree in Digital Journalism. In addition to her studies, she is a staff writer and editor for several SU student publications including the Daily Orange and Jerk Magazine. She also works as a correspondent for LNP | LancasterOnline, in Pennsylvania and Central Current, a digital news site serving Central New York. Brenne can be reached at [email protected].

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By Brenne Sheehan

The two Democratic representatives criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik for her vote to pass the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act

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Federal budget package pulls funding for local public media outlets

By Brenne Sheehan

Republican-backed rescissions package slashes millions from regional NPR, PBS affiliates

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New life for zombie houses: Essex County Land Bank fully up and running

By Brenne Sheehan

Organization grows from single condemned property to seven homes

Closed trail at junction point where hikers coming from Marcy Dam would normally continue toward Avalanche Lake.

Landslides close Avalanche Pass trail

By Brenne Sheehan

Several routes in the High Peaks around Mount Colden, Algonquin Peak and Mount Marcy have closed until further notice.

Dewey Mountain meets the mix in Saranac Lake

By Brenne Sheehan

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.

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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.

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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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Big fish, bigger stakes: Lake Placid’s lake trout caught in derby crosshairs

By Brenne Sheehan

Local guides blame out-of-state contest for dwindling giants, but state officials see little threat

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Celebrating summer in the Adirondacks

By Brenne Sheehan

Kick off the official start of summer with a variety of outdoor activities

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Invasive species prevention: An Adirondack paddler’s guide to clean, drain, and dry protocols 

By Brenne Sheehan

A Pennsylvanian gets schooled on the ways of Adirondack waters

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