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A green home with a red roof and debris in its yard

Confronting a budget crunch, Essex County grapples with economic pressures

By Tim Rowland

How short-term rentals, storm damage and a decline in state aid impact Essex County's $132 million budget

A photo of the now-cleared property Word of Life leases from a board-member-run limited liability company for its campground called The Pines.

Wetlands violation on Schroon Lake results in fine for campground tied to Word of Life

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Park Agency and company tied to Word of Life settle over wetland fill

Barton Mines

Adirondack Park Agency approves Barton Mines expansion

By Gwendolyn Craig

Barton Mines received an expansion permit from the Adirondack Park Agency, allowing it to operate another 66 years.

elise stefanik

Unpacking the potential candidates for Stefanik’s seat in New York’s 21st District

By Times Union

Speculation increases as special election looms

elise stefanik

Stefanik tapped to serve as UN ambassador, leaving open Rep. seat

By Times Union

NYS Assemblyman Billy Jones eyed as potential candidate

DEC/APA Accessibility Advisory Committee member Scott Remington rides quadracycle at Great Camp Santanoni.

Adirondack Park’s wildest lands caught in debate over access

By Gwendolyn Craig

Disability advocates debate motorized vehicle access in Adirondack wilderness

ice climber rescue

Forest ranger overtime grievance heads to arbitration in February

By Gwendolyn Craig

The union representing forest rangers has filed a grievance against the state over alleged unfair overtime distribution.

New York’s constitutional amendment sparks heated debate among Adirondack residents

By David Escobar

Understanding Proposition 1: The Controversial Equal Rights Amendment before voters on Nov. 5

Attendees at a public hearing on proposed changes to the State Land Master Plan, Wednesday, Oct. 23 in Wilmington. Photo by Tim Rowland

Updating the blueprint: The ongoing revision of the State Land Master Plan

By Tim Rowland

Key stakeholders emphasize the need for careful amendments to the Adirondack Park's land management policies to protect wilderness areas.

rangers in red conducting a rescue. rangers have been pushing for retirement eligibility equal to other areas of law enforcement

Gov. issues 5th veto of ranger, environmental conservation officer pension bill

By Gwendolyn Craig

Tensions grow between Hochul and police union

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