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
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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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.
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.
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
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
Celebrating summer in the Adirondacks
By Brenne Sheehan
Kick off the official start of summer with a variety of outdoor activities
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
Keeseville opens new waterfront park, amid other revitalization efforts
By Brenne Sheehan
Community revitalization efforts are growing in this former Adirondack mill town
The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in
By Brenne Sheehan
State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal