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
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced over $2 million in economic development projects in Warren, Washington and Essex counties.
Audit: DEC fails to monitor forest tax breaks
A state comptroller's audit shows the DEC failed to properly monitor and enforce the state's forest tax programs.
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
Medical Alert: Adirondacks
Health care providers explore options to meet needs of park population that includes growing number of part-time residents
APA approves Inlet communications towers, Crown Point solar project
Better communications service is coming to the Town of Inlet, something more than 200 commenters said is much needed.
So long, Jerry, and thanks for all the illustrations!
Some highlights from illustrator Jerry Russell's contributions to the Explorer
Budget wins for the forest preserve, environment
State budget includes $8M for Adirondacks, Catskills visitor safety and wilderness
Local leaders ‘declare victory’ in funding for Adirondacks
Adirondack Park projects, $4.2 billion environmental bond act expected in final state budget