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David Escobar

David is a Report for America Corps Member who covers diverse communities in the Adirondacks for both the Adirondack Explorer & North Country Public Radio. He previously served as the news editor for WFUV 90.7 FM in the Bronx, where he produced, directed, and occasionally hosted the station’s daily news podcast “What’s What”. Escobar has also worked as an associate producer for the podcast and radio show “Our Body Politic” and as an intern for WNYC’s “The Takeaway.”

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Statewide caravan for immigrant rights stops in Elizabethtown

By David Escobar

Activists highlight the role of migrants in the North Country’s economy and culture

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Art and activism: portraits of ‘truth tellers’ arrive to Lake Placid

By David Escobar

Robert Shetterly's “Americans Who Tell the Truth" paintings take center stage at John Brown Farm

ADA-compliant kayak launch opens Northville Lake to all Adirondack paddlers 

By David Escobar

Accessible dock designed for users of all ages and abilities debuts in Adirondack community

Meg LeFevre Bobbin tests out "The Rig," a mobility device created by the company Not A Wheelchair, to ride into Camp Santanoni in August 2024 in Newcomb. Bobbin made the excursion with her husband Buck

Motorized wheelchairs return to remote Adirondack historic site

By David Escobar

A DEC program that helps people with disabilities access one of the Adirondacks’ most remote historic sites is returning for a second year.

LGBTQ activist Kelly Metzgar stands with her Pride flags.

LGBTQ activist resigns from nonprofit she co-founded after nearly 10 years as leader

By David Escobar

Executive director Kelly Metzgar steps down following an internal board conflict over Tri-Lakes Pride event

A man wearing a helmet rides a mobility chair on a trail

Motorized wheelchair program returns to Great Camp Santanoni

By David Escobar

Accessibility devices to become available starting July 5

Lake Placid church establishes safe space for immigrants fearing deportation threats

By David Escobar

Adirondack residents hold ‘know your rights’ events to educate locals amid growing ICE presence

underground railroad director on juneteenth

Celebrating Juneteenth: Remembering a path to freedom

By David Escobar

Underground Railroad Museum plans tour of historic sites in Champlain Valley

Celebrating diversity, though bird song

By David Escobar

Black Birders Week celebration brings community and curiosity for birding at inaugural event in Lake Placid

Adirondack tourism group works to make parks more accessible

By David Escobar

Disability advocates assess Saranac Lake’s village park infrastructure to identify needed upgrades

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