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Adirondack constitutional amendments up against legislative clock

By Gwendolyn Craig

State lawmakers are considering four constitutional amendments impacting the Adirondack Park, but time before session ends is running out.

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Wilmington wildlife

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Wildlife Refuge to reopen with new look, animals

Adirondacks-based reporter on covering war in Ukraine

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondacks-based NPR correspondent Brian Mann talks with the Adirondack Explorer about covering the war in Ukraine.

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Fewer people, but still fewer homes

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack residents struggle to find affordable housing

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Adirondackers work to bring assistance to Ukrainian refugees

By Jamie Organski

Ways to get involved with efforts to help Ukraine here and abroad

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Bruce Young, longtime Lake George Park Commission chair, dies at 86

By Melissa Hart

Colleagues honor his dedication

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Ferry company scraps historic boat

By Tim Rowland

The end of an era for boat that was used in the now-shuttered Port Kent crossing

Schumer announces $2M for projects in Warren, Washington, Essex counties

By Gwendolyn Craig

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced over $2 million in economic development projects in Warren, Washington and Essex counties.

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Audit: DEC fails to monitor forest tax breaks

By Gwendolyn Craig

A state comptroller's audit shows the DEC failed to properly monitor and enforce the state's forest tax programs.

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A rural approach to affordable housing

By Tim Rowland

Essex County looks to create a land bank as a way to address the lack of affordable housing in its rural communities

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