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Willie Janeway and Raul Aguirre

Adirondack Council faces turning point

By Gwendolyn Craig

New leadership, renewed vision for 2050 conservation vision

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Forever wild for everyone: Aaron Mair’s call for action

By David Escobar

Environmental activist Aaron Mair reflects on past 3 years with Adirondack Council, career highlights and his next endeavor

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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.

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Study drills down into numbers of Marcy, Algonquin hikers

By Gwendolyn Craig

Research firm’s report complements ongoing visitor data collection in High Peaks

Aguirre is named executive director of the Adirondack Council

By Gwendolyn Craig

The acting executive director of the Adirondack Council, Raul “Rocci” Aguirre, is now the permanent leader.

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Adirondack Council’s executive director to step down in September

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Council Executive Director Willie Janeway will step down from his post on Sept. 15, after more than a decade.

Part of the Moriah Shock complex in Mineville.

What’s next for former Moriah prison?

By Tim Rowland

Leaders advocate for reuse of Moriah Shock buildings

Unconventional Concepts

Adirondack Council: Prohibit private weapons testing in Adirondacks 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Council is calling on the APA to hold a hearing and create a policy against private party military weapons testing in the park.

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Cathead Mountain constitutional amendment falls through, for now 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state Assembly pulled a constitutional amendment that would have closed an emergency communications gap in Hamilton County.

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Local leaders ‘declare victory’ in funding for Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Park projects, $4.2 billion environmental bond act expected in final state budget

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