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Ups and downs for Adirondacks in Hochul’s budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

The details emerged in budget bills filed late Tuesday following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s presentation of her $233 billion “balanced” budget.

Hochul releases $233B proposed state budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

State spending up $4 billion from what Hochul proposed last year.

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$10 million won to transform Lake George

By Tim Rowland

State grant may fund housing, lakeside walkway, patriot burial site

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Plans for Revolutionary War-era remains up for comment

By Chloe Bennett

Environmental agencies choose a preferred Lake George resting place 

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her 2024 State of the State address in Albany.

How Hochul’s 2024 vision could impact the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

The governor proposed initiatives that could impact Adirondack Park communities including repurposing closed state prisons for housing. 

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Hochul signs Birds and Bees Protection Act

By Gwendolyn Craig

Compromises made for farms

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What’s on the legislative agenda?

By Gwendolyn Craig

State legislators will return to Albany on Jan. 3 with a slate of Adirondack Park-related initiatives jockeying for attention and funds.

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2023 Explored: Adirondack Park Agency 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA made news for many of its policy decisions, court cases, as well as its plans for $29 million in state funds for a new headquarters. 

State Sen. Mark Walczyk

Adirondack senator to deploy to Kuwait

By Gwendolyn Craig

State Sen. Mark Walczyk, whose district includes part of the Adirondack Park, will deploy to Kuwait for nine months beginning the end of January.

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DEC withholds trash subsidies

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is withholding almost $1 million designated in the state budget for Hamilton and Essex counties’ solid waste expenses.

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