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Growing interest in trades drives CVES expansion

By Tim Rowland

Champlain Valley Educational Services' $59M investment in trades education aims to meet labor demand

people skiing in north creek

Septic system added to $40M North Creek Ski Bowl project

By James Odato

ORDA takes charge of constructing its own wastewater treatment system, as town funds fall short of goal for municipal system

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What NY’s short-term rental law means for Adirondack towns

By Tim Rowland

Questions remain about the lack of statewide regulation standards.

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Hochul signs $75B climate superfund bill targeting oil companies

By Times Union

Climate superfund law was a top climate priority this year.

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The Adirondack region’s transformation in job opportunities

By Tim Rowland

Explorer's 'Jobs 2.0' series dug into past, present and future of employment in the Adirondacks

The artist's rendering of the new dining hall at the Olympic training center in Lake Placid.

Olympic authority spending $6.3M to upgrade Lake Placid training center

By James Odato

Another $96 million may be fast-tracked for Mount Van Hoevenberg

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Health care opportunities abound as northern NY faces aging population 

By Tim Rowland

Students filling in gaps in North Country's medical fields

phoenix hotel in north creek

Hotel group acquires closed North Creek inn

By James Odato

Former Copperfield Inn joins Adirondack properties owned by Weekender Hotels

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Gore Mountain named among most affordable ski destinations in the U.S.

By Times Union

Accolades come as ski centers countdown to start of snow season

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What are some of the jobs of the future?

By Tim Rowland

Adirondacks are positioned as a hub for clean energy and sustainable agriculture careers

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