By Phil Brown In his travelog “The Adirondacks,” T. Morris Longstreth says of a fishing trip west of Indian Lake: “By noon we had reached the Squaw, a cheerful brook on the farther side of Snowy [Mountain], and within a flick of a fly some trout … [Read more...] about Commentary: It’s time to rethink place names
Cathead amendment: The time is now
Legislators need to act on boosting emergency communications for our remote communities By Tracy Ormsbee It takes time to pass an amendment to the state constitution. Years, in fact. Before any proposed change can go to voters, it must … [Read more...] about Cathead amendment: The time is now
Policies needed to secure access for all
By Tracy Ormsbee Inclusivity is something we’re working on in the Adirondacks, knowing that the visitor demographics are skewed toward the privileged and white. At the same time, stakeholders are working on ways to ensure hikers coming to the High … [Read more...] about Policies needed to secure access for all
A path to common sense
By Phil Brown I have never heard anyone utter a bad word about the state Court of Appeals killing a plan to build a bobsled run in the Sentinel Range. I do have a critique, but not because I disagree with the result. The … [Read more...] about A path to common sense
Canal lock needs to be closed to prevent round goby
By Stuart F. Gruskin, Joe Martens, and Kathy Moser Millions of New Yorkers do their part to prevent the spread of invasive species — from using local firewood to washing their boats. It’s time for the state to do its part and stop invasive species … [Read more...] about Canal lock needs to be closed to prevent round goby
In search of a safe place
By Tamara Jolly Finding a safe and inclusive place to live in this world has eluded me. I couldn’t find it in rural Pennsylvania. Perhaps a “safe place” for some, I felt anything but safe growing up there. I was excluded from birthday parties, … [Read more...] about In search of a safe place