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Current offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension to be replaced with $4M facility.

New $4M Essex County Ag building a compromise for the future

By Tim Rowland

101-year-old historic building will remain next door awaiting preservation

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Adirondack tourism saw solid gains in 2024 but outlook for summer remains hazy

By Tim Rowland

Visitation spiked in 2nd half of 2024, but questions remain on how 2025 will play out

Missing senior with dementia found safe in North Hudson

By Adirondack Explorer

From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s weekly forest ranger report

Rangers brought a new stove to the Lake Colden Outpost. Photo provided by the DEC.

Hikers with frozen feet call for help

By Adirondack Explorer

Forest rangers also search for a wanted man

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.

Ice begins to form on Mirror Lake in November 2017. Photo by Brendan Wiltse

Salt success: How Lake Placid rallied to save Mirror Lake

By Zachary Matson

Community's efforts to reduce salt use, divert runoff has helped bring a key Adirondack lake back from the brink

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

bald eagle

Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington, now closed, is listed for sale

By Gwendolyn Craig

Owner seeks buyers for refuge and waterfront property

A panoramic photo of Whallonsburg. Historic photo provided by Whallonsburg Grange Hall

How the historic Whallonsburg Grange Hall continues to build community

By Tim Rowland

Iconic meeting place has come into its own and is searching for a full-time director

A washed-out culvert

Adirondack officials alarmed by possible FEMA changes

By Mike Lynch

A federal council will be tasked with evaluating FEMA in the coming months, leaving its fate uncertain in the coming year.

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