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A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park

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John Ernst at APA meeting.

APA saves accessibility issue for another day

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Park Agency stepped back from the most controversial proposed change to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, leaving for another day what, if any, kinds of devices people with disabilities can use in state wilderness areas. 

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Budget bill raises alarm for rural hospitals in Adirondacks

By Brenne Sheehan

Hospital trade group fights to reinstate cut Medicaid funding

Board members of the Adirondack Park Agency sit at a table

Hochul advances 2 new APA board picks: Scientist, environmental lawyer

By Zachary Matson

Appointment slate includes new terms for current Adirondack Park Agency board members

John Ernst

Park Agency chair John Ernst to retire in June

By Zachary Matson

After nearly 10 years on APA board, John Ernst to retire after June agency meeting

A taxidermist mounted the Cherry Valley wolf for the New York State Museum.

Lawmakers seek answers on wolves’ presence in New York

By Times Union

Wolf sightings in NY spark legislative push for increased DNA testing

stethoscope on a pile of papers

Local leaders sound alarm on Medicaid cuts affecting property taxes

By Tim Rowland

Federal Medicaid changes may raise property taxes and cut local services

Gondola cars at Belleayre in the summer

Allegations of union busting surface at New York ski resort

By James Odato

ORDA vice president retires 6 months after promotion to oversee New York's three state-owned ski hills

Dr. John Rugge speaking at a Medicaid press conference at the New York State capitol

North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts

By Tim Rowland

Nearly one in three North Country residents rely on Medicaid, making it a crucial part of the healthcare system

A rendering shows the Paul Smith's Power and Light Building at 1-3 Main St. in the village of Saranac Lake as the Adirondack Park Agency's new headquarters. The agency would build a 19,000-square-foot addition behind it and a new parking lot.

State budget funds Saranac Lakes capacity study, boosts APA building fund

By Zachary Matson

The New York State budget feels more tenuous as federal funding cuts loom.

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