Lawmakers have turn questioning New York’s environmental spending priorities
Hochul administration faces legislative scrutiny on climate, water infrastructure funding, among other issues
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State expands Cranberry Lake Wild Forest: What it means for canoeists, kayakers
By Phil Brown
New 965-acre state acquisition will enhance Oswegatchie River access for paddlers
One injured after a snowmobile accident near Sacandaga Lake
From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. One injured by snowmobile near Sacandaga Lake.
NYS adds 965 acres near Cranberry Lake to Adirondack Forest Preserve
By Mike Lynch
The $870K purchase contributes to state conservation goals
Snowmobile crash injures 2 in Speculator
Adirondack/North Country items from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report
Braving snow and cold, student workers help maintain trails
By Tom French
The Student Conservation Association's winter trail work session is underway
Adirondack rangers faced overtime, pension and rescue challenges in 2024
Forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances and more.
Missing Canadian hiker: What we know so far
Search enters 5th day for 22-year-old man from Quebec, who set out to hike remote Allen Mountain
NYCO Minerals seeks to blast underground, expand hours in Lewis
NYCO Minerals wants the state to authorize a year-round, 24-hours-per-day underground work schedule that includes weekday blasting.
Forest ranger overtime grievance heads to arbitration in February
The union representing forest rangers has filed a grievance against the state over alleged unfair overtime distribution.