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Adirondack guides gear up for return to ‘normal’

By Holly Riddle

A year of evolving tourism trends impacted the Adirondack guiding industry in a range of ways

Enchanted Forest Water Safari

Seasonal businesses scramble to find workers

By Mike DeSocio

‘We need everybody that we can get:" An uncertain visa program squeezes summer employers

Rebecca Ciraulo

Shut out: Adirondack communities face shortage of affordable rentals

By Mike DeSocio

In Saranac Lake and around the Adirondacks, a crisis of affordable rentals worsens

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When will the border reopen? Not anytime soon

By Times Union

As vaccination efforts remain slow in Canada, pandemic continues to impact relations

From eyesore to crown jewel? Tupper Lake bets big on former factory

By James Odato

The hulking factory in the middle of the village has stymied revitalization efforts since it closed years ago. Tupper Lakers hope that's about to change.

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Adirondack breweries raise a glass to continued growth

By Mike DeSocio

While Adirondack breweries have seen continued growth, has the craft beer industry reached a saturation point?

Enchanted Forest Water Safari

The return of an Adirondack favorite

By Jamie Organski

Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge gears up for re-opening, after being forced to close last year due to the pandemic.

Tupper moving forward on goal to become recreation hub

By James Odato

Community group has set sights on town acquiring Big Tupper ski area.

Tops

Tops, Price Chopper to join forces

By Mike DeSocio

The fate for Adirondack locations of these stores remains unclear, although company leaders said there are no plans to close stores at the moment.

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Electric avenue

By Mike DeSocio

NYS and local organizations set an ambitious goal to boost the number of EV charging stations around the Adirondacks

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