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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.

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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

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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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Settling the salt score: AdkAction holds state accountable for lack of progress

By Gwendolyn Craig

Road salt key issue in state transportation budget hearing

American and Canadian flags line Lake Street in Rouses Point. File photo: Ryan Finnerty.

Impact of proposed tariffs: North Country businesses brace for uncertainty

By North Country Public Radio

Clinton County officials express concerns in tariffs, highlighting the uncertainty affecting local businesses and the regional economy.

Democratic leaders have selected dairy farmer Blake Gendebien — a dairy farmer, basketball coach and political newcomer — to run in the special election for New York’s 21st Congressional seat.

Democrats Select Blake Gendebien as Candidate for NY-21: What’s Next?

By Times Union

Democrats select dairy farmer Blake Gendebien as their nominee for NY-21, even as the special election timeline remains uncertain due to Rep. Elise Stefanik's pending UN ambassador confirmation.

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Democrats debate delaying special election for Elise Stefanik’s Congressional seat

By Times Union

Stefanik reflects on a decade of service amidst political transition in NY-21

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Adirondack officials alarmed by possible FEMA changes

By Mike Lynch

A federal council will be tasked with evaluating FEMA in the coming months, leaving its fate uncertain in the coming year.

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