Adirondack tourism officials try to lure back Canadian visitors
By Tim Rowland
As Canadian tourism to the US plummets due to politics, local officials are fighting back with a message of love and friendship
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AmeriCorps programs hope to continue despite losing funding
By Mike Lynch
Student Conservation Association trail work crews expect to start on time
Lake George businesses brace for summer tourism slump
By Times Union
Even if visitors come, will there be enough workers to staff seasonal businesses?
Tariffs on tulips: An Adirondack business hit hard by trade policies
By Tim Rowland
Ampersand Bulb Co. has turned to letters to representatives and social media to tell her story
Historic Saranac Lake could see loss of $250K in grant funds under latest federal cuts
By Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Radical changes within the Institute of Museum and Library Services are impacting Adirondack institutions
Federal policy changes: Adirondack updates
Updates from Explorer staff, as we keep track of what's happening
How would dismantling the education department impact Northern NY?
A proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education is in the works leaving school officials with a lot of unknowns about the future.
New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act on Trump’s hit list
“There’s no legal basis for what they’re trying to do,” said one legal expert.
New York grapples with economic fallout from U.S.-Canada tariff dispute
By Times Union
North Country Chamber leader Garry Douglas looks ahead to rebuilding economic ties and restoring cross-border cooperation with Canadians.
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