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Rep. Elise Stefanik at her rally in 2022. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

After U.N. nomination falls through, Elise Stefanik to revert back to representing Northern NY

By Times Union

Trump: North Country congresswoman’s exit from House posed a concern for Republicans due to razor-thin majority

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Dan Stec nets Conservative Party backing for NY-21 special election

By Times Union

Conservative Party backs State Sen. Dan Stec for NY-21, to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik. GOP chairs will decide the nominee.

Team Jamaica practices at Mt. Van Hoevenberg's Olympic Bobsled Run

Lake Placid’s chances of hosting Olympic events slide away, with successful test runs in Italy

By James Odato

Delegation reports successful test runs in Cortina in run up to 2026 Winter Olympics

Clarity needed as New York navigates tariff challenges on imported Canadian electricity

By Times Union

New York's electric grid operator questions authority to collect tariffs on Canadian energy amid Trump's proposed 25% surcharge

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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