Pride and prejudice in a small Adirondack town
By David Escobar
How Lake Luzerne’s drag queen controversy sparked change, as the community works to heal divides from 2 years ago
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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Overcoming the ‘nature gap’
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Pride, outside: Whiteface hosts LGBTQ ski weekend
By David Escobar
LGBTQ community and allies from around the Northeast meet up for first Adirondack Winter Pride event
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Local playwright adapts Lake Luzerne drag story hour controversy into satirical show
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Jamaican bobsled team trains for Olympics in ‘home away from home’
By David Escobar
Team members have been making annual trek to Adirondacks for 37 years
Ice Palace Accessibility Day returns to Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival
By David Escobar
Team of community members craft plan to make sure all can enjoy the icy spectacle
Expanding birding opportunities in the Adirondacks
By David Escobar
Birdability joins Adirondack Land Trust in tracking accessible birdwatching options for people with disabilities