International student workers in limbo during pandemic
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 30, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, international student workers are stuck in the Adirondacks. Questions loom about summer workers, too.
Gwendolyn Craig
Gwen is an award-winning journalist covering environmental policy for the Explorer since January 2020. She is a member of the Legislative Correspondents Association of New York. Gwen has worked at various news outlets since 2015. She has a master's degree in journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Contact her at (518) 524-2902 or [email protected]. Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.
Summer tourism attractions and events in doubt following governor’s state fair assessment
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 28, 2020
The governor talked reopening plans, but until the entire state, New Jersey and Connecticut are back open, tourist events and attractions will stay closed.
Stoking the home fires with pellets
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 27, 2020
Those looking to reduce their carbon footprints to slow global warming may look to wood pellets. But whether these systems save people money and combat climate change is a complicated question.
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge adapts after violations
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 24, 2020
After running into multiple state and federal violations, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge is making changes while continuing to protect animals.
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge weathers a storm
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 24, 2020
Working to address state and federal violations, Adirondack Wildlife Refuge will continue its mission to protect and rehabilitate animals.
In the Adirondacks and around the world, brothers reflect on COVID-19
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 23, 2020
Four brothers, originally from the Albany area, reflect on the coronavirus pandemic from their homes in the Adirondacks to Hong Kong.
An Earth Day anniversary Q&A with Bill McKibben
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 22, 2020
"The Adirondacks, in general, have continued to get steadily better—one of the few places on Earth you can make that claim for."
With no visitors, a Lake George retreat must feed dormant sewage plant
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 20, 2020
For those adventurous bakers trying to create a sourdough starter while self-isolating at home, the process for feeding the bugs at the wastewater treatment plant is surprisingly similar.
Cuomo underlines coronavirus-related closures both upstate and down
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 17, 2020
Addressing his latest executive orders closing golf courses, some parks and boat launches, Cuomo said the state has to act as one during the pandemic.
Double H Ranch, a “magical place” for kids, closes summer camp in response to coronavirus
By Gwendolyn Craig
April 17, 2020
For the first time in its 28 years, Double H Ranch’s summer program was canceled. It typically serves around 900 children from June through August.