Paul Smith’s offering new scholarship program for North Country high schoolers
By James Odato
To build enrollment, Adirondack college commits to free tuition to local students who might not be college bound
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Navigating the gig economy: Inside the lives of Adirondack workers
By Tim Rowland
Adirondackers' work ethic spotlighted through multi-job hustlers and self-employed entrepreneurs who are carving out a unique living
Covid and beyond: Labor shifts are transforming North Country job market
By Tim Rowland
How Covid impacted the Adirondack labor market, which faces new challenges and adaptations
Adirondacks’ post-1970s economic shift: The rise of tourism, prisons
By Tim Rowland
Following a decline of industry, prisons were seen as an economic driver in the Adirondacks. Now tourism is taking its place.
Long Island investor takes part in Saranac Lake revitalization
By James Odato
Taimin Li adds Loomis Block to slate of historic properties that includes former Dew Drop Inn
Empty beds in Adirondack hotels: The downside of tourism projects
By James Odato
How millions in state funds are resulting in hotel excess in Essex County
More Adirondack lakes, communities eligible for septic funds
Dozens more Adirondack lakes qualify under a state septic replacement funding program.
Hundreds rally to save Adirondack-area prison
By Times Union
Opponents of Great Meadow Correctional Facility closure in Washington County rally on Sunday in Fort Ann.
Initiative aims to connect outgoing Fort Drum soldiers with North Country jobs
By Tim Rowland
$10M plan aims to keep 3,500+ veterans in the region to combat labor shortage
Titus Mountain owners purchase Waterfront Lodge in Saranac Lake
By James Odato
Malone-based business group to take over amid hotel market challenges