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New York’s constitutional amendment sparks heated debate among Adirondack residents

By David Escobar

Understanding Proposition 1: The Controversial Equal Rights Amendment before voters on Nov. 5

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Lawmakers adjourn without acting on amendment to free closed North Country prison land

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack communities await fate of 3 closed prisons as legislative session ends without action

Part of the Moriah Shock complex in Mineville.

Gov. Hochul moves to free land under closed Adirondack prisons for business use

By Gwendolyn Craig

Agreement nears to address closed prisons in the Adirondacks.

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Adirondack legislators raise alarm on potential prison closures

By Gwendolyn Craig

Up to five prison closures could come this year, according to the state's 2024-2025 budget. It's unclear if any are in the Adirondacks.

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Debar Pond Lodge’s future remains uncertain

By Gwendolyn Craig

Legislators abandoned a constitutional amendment that would have saved Debar Pond Lodge in the town of Duane. 

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Adirondack Park constitutional amendments on the line in 2024

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Park-related constitutional amendments need to receive first passage in 2024 in order to be addressed by 2025.

Legislative roundup: Constitutional amendment, birds and bees protections see passage

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack Park lawmakers disappointed with this year’s session

‘Dismal session’ for Adirondack Park legislation

By Gwendolyn Craig

State Assembly and Senate members could not agree on four constitutional amendments related to the Adirondack Park before leaving Albany.

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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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Adirondack constitutional amendments up against legislative clock

By Gwendolyn Craig

State lawmakers are considering four constitutional amendments impacting the Adirondack Park, but time before session ends is running out.

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