Fundraising efforts going to buy needed medical equipment, amid dwindling support By Kris Parker As the full-scale war in Ukraine enters its six month, the conflict is testing the endurance of individual volunteers and donors who have played a … [Read more...] about Adirondacker switches gears on aid to Ukraine
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Timothy Barnett, first director of The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Chapter, has died
The “Energizer Bunny of conservation” worked to protect the park for 46 years By James M. Odato Timothy Barnett, who found ways to win over private landowners to protect hundreds of thousands of acres of the most coveted conservation lands in … [Read more...] about Timothy Barnett, first director of The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Chapter, has died
Ask A Scientist: DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza
Meet one of the scientists monitoring air quality By Megan Plete Postol The New York State Department of Conservation’s Division of Air Resources operates a robust statewide program that measures and monitors levels of outdoor air pollution and … [Read more...] about Ask A Scientist: DEC Air Pollution Meteorologist Bob Gaza
Brenda Valentine: the community advocate every town needs
One woman’s retirement has become over 15 years of dedication to Indian Lake By Izania Gonzalez Christine Pouch tells a story that sums up the outsized role Brenda Valentine plays in the town of Indian Lake. She chuckles as she recounts … [Read more...] about Brenda Valentine: the community advocate every town needs
Like father, like son
Career at Kodak inspired Gardners' generational love of black and white photography By Jamie Organski An exhibit at View in Old Forge has been years in the making and features a lifetime of work by father-and-son photographers, John and Kurt … [Read more...] about Like father, like son
Adirondack Park Agency honors Fred Monroe
'Gentleman Warrior' joins 19 others at Ray Brook arboretum By Gwendolyn Craig When the Adirondack Park’s deciduous trees’ leaves turn their autumn hues, a red oak planted in Ray Brook will blaze bright in memory of Frederick Monroe. The … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park Agency honors Fred Monroe