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Conservation groups: State is falling short on goals

By Gwendolyn Craig

A lag in state land acquisition has some pressing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration over meeting conservation goals.

Basil Seggos

DEC Commissioner Seggos announces departure

By Gwendolyn Craig

Basil Seggos, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, announced on Wednesday he will step down from his post this spring.

Debar Pond Lodge

Debar Pond Lodge’s future remains uncertain

By Gwendolyn Craig

Legislators abandoned a constitutional amendment that would have saved Debar Pond Lodge in the town of Duane. 

DEC looks to lower speed limit on sections of rail trail

By Mike Lynch

The state is looking to enhance traffic safety on the Adirondack Rail Trail.

Sen. Peter Harckham, center, chair of the state Senate's Environmental Conservation Committee, listens during a budget hearing on Wednesday in Albany.

Lawmakers double down on clean water funding

By Gwendolyn Craig

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared frustrations with the governor’s $250 million clean water cut.

DEC pauses test of longer stays at campgrounds

By Gwendolyn Craig

State agencies finalize plans for Rollins Pond, Golden Beach campgrounds

Olympic facilities funding questioned in budget talks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Protect the Adirondacks is questioning Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $82.5 million investment into Olympic facilities.

trash truck at the lewis transfer station, on its way to the landfill

Trash hauling payments included in governor’s budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

Contract and payment issues continue around trash subsidies for Essex and Hamilton counties

wagon specially designed for various kinds of accessible seating

DEC seeks public’s input on Great Camp Santanoni access

By Gwendolyn Craig

Access to Great Camp Santanoni has been a “big disappointment” to some people with disabilities, but the DEC is working to rectify that. 

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks to a room of people at Mount Van Hoevenberg

Gov. pledges $13M for Adirondack rail trail

By James Odato

At Mount Van Hoevenberg, Gov. Kathy Hochul reveals that $13.1 million will be used to complete the Adirondack Rail Trail. Photo by Chloe Bennett

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