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DEC pauses test of longer stays at campgrounds

By Gwendolyn Craig

State agencies finalize plans for Rollins Pond, Golden Beach campgrounds

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Ups and downs for Adirondacks in Hochul’s budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

The details emerged in budget bills filed late Tuesday following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s presentation of her $233 billion “balanced” budget.

Hochul releases $233B proposed state budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

State spending up $4 billion from what Hochul proposed last year.

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Plans for Revolutionary War-era remains up for comment

By Chloe Bennett

Environmental agencies choose a preferred Lake George resting place 

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What’s on the legislative agenda?

By Gwendolyn Craig

State legislators will return to Albany on Jan. 3 with a slate of Adirondack Park-related initiatives jockeying for attention and funds.

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Flooding closes Adirondack roads

By Adirondack Explorer

Flooding from rain and snowmelt can be seen throughout the region

Revitalizing Au Sable Forks

By Adirondack Explorer

The fate of many small, rural towns rests on the success of its Main Street. In this video, Town of Jay Supervisor Matt Stanley walks reporter Tim Rowland through downtown Au Sable Forks, NY and outlines plans to revitalize the downtown. Video by Eric Teed for Adirondack Explorer

State looks to public for ideas about rail trail hub

By Mike Lynch

The depot is located along the rail trail on the periphery of downtown Saranac Lake.

Lawsuit challenges New York’s ban on gas stoves

By Times Union

The first-of-its-kind statewide ban was enacted earlier this year as part of the governor’s $229 billion state budget.

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Mining expansion in southern Adirondacks on hold

By Chloe Bennett

Adirondack Park Agency requests more company data

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