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The Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake, pictured Thursday, has been among the local research companies impacted by uncertainty surrounding federal grant funding. Adirondack Enterprise photo by Grace McIntyre.

Trudeau Institute impacted by federal funding cuts, uncertainty around grants

By Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Fluctuations in research grant funding make long-term planning difficult

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First responders voice safety concerns with poor radio communication in Hamilton County  

By Tim Rowland

Emergency communications, wilderness preservation clash as frustrations mount over slow progress toward installing new towers

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Inspector General: DEC forester stole state trail signs

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack store resold the $.75 metal signs for up to $168

Barbara Rice, APA Executive Director

Adirondack Park Agency director addresses allegations of ‘toxic workplace’

By Gwendolyn Craig

Board, local government leaders rally around Barbara Rice, despite some employees’ concerns

Correction officers at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora were voting on Thursday on a new labor offer. Times Union article photo.

New York correction officers vote on deal that could end walk-out

By Times Union

Striking New York correction officers voted on a deal to end their walkout, addressing pay, prison policies, and ongoing debates.

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Forest ranger union and state square off around overtime disbursement

By Gwendolyn Craig

The union representing forest rangers and the state continue to disagree on how to assign overtime.

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Frontier Town becomes catalyst for changing New York state land acquisitions

By Gwendolyn Craig

How a title issue around North Hudson easement is spurring the state to change policies

Amanda Lefton, photo courtesy of the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Wind energy advocate named to lead New York environmental agency

By James Odato

Governor Kathy Hochul has named former state official Amanda Lefton as next in line to be Commissioner of NYS DEC.

gate to Frontier Town Campground

New York is one step closer to accepting title insurance for state land purchases

By Gwendolyn Craig

Conservation organizations hope change will spur more land protection

The sign outside the Adirondack Park Agency headquarters in Ray Brook

Nearly half of Adirondack Park Agency staff allege management abuse

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA board members have remained silent following Feb. 12 letters sent by union detailing ‘culture of fear’ at agency

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