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Town of Westport Supervisor Ike Tyler stands next to the town's electric car behind the town hall, which has solar panels and an EV charging station. Photo by Mike Lynch

Why Indian Lake and Westport are investing in green technology and electric vehicles

By Mike Lynch

Two Adirondack towns were included among the recipients for vehicles through DEC's municipal zero-emission vehicle program.

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Inspector General: DEC forester stole state trail signs

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack store resold the $.75 metal signs for up to $168

Indian Lake snowmobile accident. Photo provided by DEC.

Snowmobiler suffers severe injuries; overdue hikers found at Johns Brook Lodge

By Adirondack Explorer

Snowmobiler critically injured on Indian Lake; rangers assist two lost hikers in dangerous winter conditions.

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Forest ranger union and state square off around overtime disbursement

By Gwendolyn Craig

The union representing forest rangers and the state continue to disagree on how to assign overtime.

Stuck snowmobile in Indian Lake. Photo provided by the DEC.

Missing snowmobiler found; NYS police, rangers assist with Vermont plane crash

By Adirondack Explorer

Two snowmobile incidents in Hamilton County, including a crash and a missing rider, ensuring quick rescues by Rangers.

State to offer $80 million for flood resiliency projects

By Zachary Matson

The latest grants from $4.2 billion green bond could target flood mitigation projects for Ausable, Boquet rivers.

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Changes coming for Chapel Pond, an iconic Route 73 landmark

By Gwendolyn Craig

Plans are underway to make Chapel Pond an accessible site for people with mobility disabilities

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Frontier Town becomes catalyst for changing New York state land acquisitions

By Gwendolyn Craig

How a title issue around North Hudson easement is spurring the state to change policies

Amanda Lefton, photo courtesy of the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Wind energy advocate named to lead New York environmental agency

By James Odato

Governor Kathy Hochul has named former state official Amanda Lefton as next in line to be Commissioner of NYS DEC.

Rangers conduct snowmobile accident response training. Photo provided by NYS DEC.

One injured in Inlet snowmobile accident

By Adirondack Explorer

Forest rangers also participate in snowmobile accident response training

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