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John Thomas Brook name change made official

By Tim Rowland

A sign was unveiled Saturday officially changing the name of Negro Brook in Vermontville

blacksville historic marker

Honoring Blacksville

By Tim Rowland

Historic marker gives recognition to little-known Black settlement in Loon Lake

John Thomas Brook near Bloomingdale was recently renamed. Photo by Mike Lynch

Advocates cheer Adirondack brook’s name change

By Mike Lynch

The renaming of a brook in honor of 19th century Black settler John Thomas has given diversity advocates a burst of hope.

black caucus john brown farm visit

Exploring climate and justice from Brooklyn to the Adirondacks’ Timbuctoo

By Chloe Bennett

Students to travel to Adirondacks this summer as part of inaugural climate and science institute

Akwesasne paul smiths bookmobile

Keeping the Mohawk language alive

By Times Union

Paul Smith’s students help build mobile cultural center to bring books to Akwesasne residents

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Report provides inclusion ‘blueprint’ for New York’s outdoors

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state has work to do to make open spaces more equitable, inclusive and accessible, according to a new report.

Nicole Hylton-Patterson speaks at the 125th anniversary of John Brown Farm State Historic Site.

Adirondack Diversity Initiative executive director steps down

By Gwendolyn Craig

Colleagues herald Nicole Hylton-Patterson's work launching diversity programs, projects across the region

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Baseball as only the Adirondacks can play it

By Tim Rowland

People, players of all backgrounds find common ground around American pastime

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Ensuring Adirondacks for all

By Gwendolyn Craig

Groups work to make sure everyone has access to the Adirondacks and outdoors excursions, despite concerns of "overuse"

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Policing for community

By Gwendolyn Craig

Training initiative puts focus on serve and protect

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