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Tupper Lake’s synagogue marks 120 years of community

By Aurora Pfaff

Temple Beth Joseph celebrates milestone in Adirondack history with an event on July 13

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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

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Students uncover Colonial era secrets at Crown Point Historic Site

By Tom French

Lost French fort treasures unearthed at Adirondack historical site

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Historic Adirondack property gets permanent protection from development

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Land Trust, Paul Smith's College enter $4.1M easement agreement to protect 2,800 acres

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Where art meets science: Exhibition explores the Ausable watershed

By Contributing Writer

'Follow the Water' exhibition led by painter Anne Diggory, opens July 3 at Keene Arts

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NYS enters conversations with future owner of Whitney estate

By James Odato

DEC Commissioner engages with buyer to balance development and conservation at Whitney Park

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Park agency’s top leader cleared in Inspector General investigation

By Zachary Matson

Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’ 

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Prison strike brings unexpected boost to local economy

By James Odato

State has paid $3.5M to North Country businesses so far during National Guard assignment to area prisons

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Adirondack rail buffs get rare access to scenic train routes

By Tom French

Digital railroad historical society preserves Adirondack railway history

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

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