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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

The waters of Lake George are seen from Shepard’s Park Beach on Wednesday in Lake George.

Lake George businesses brace for summer tourism slump

By Times Union

Even if visitors come, will there be enough workers to staff seasonal businesses?

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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

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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

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Federal policy changes: Adirondack updates

By Adirondack Explorer

Updates from Explorer staff, as we keep track of what's happening

How would dismantling the education department impact Northern NY?

By North Country Public Radio

A proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education is in the works leaving school officials with a lot of unknowns about the future.

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New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act on Trump’s hit list

By Contributing Writer

“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

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