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Gondola cars at Belleayre in the summer

Allegations of union busting surface at New York ski resort

By James Odato

ORDA vice president retires 6 months after promotion to oversee New York's three state-owned ski hills

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Team Jamaica practices at Mt. Van Hoevenberg's Olympic Bobsled Run

Lake Placid’s chances of hosting Olympic events slide away, with successful test runs in Italy

By James Odato

Delegation reports successful test runs in Cortina in run up to 2026 Winter Olympics

Who’s using the most water in the Adirondack Park?

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Park's permitted water users pump around 12 billion gallons of water a year.

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers the 2025 State of the State Address in Albany.

Adirondack-related projects the governor wants to fund in her $252B budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

Executive budget bills show more Adirondack-related initiatives that could receive funding in 2025-2026.

Athlete mounting their skeleton bobsled.

Olympic facilities leader restacks the authority

By James Odato

There are some changes afoot at Olympic Regional Development Authority amid leadership and operational challenges

Aerial shot of bobsled run at Mount Van Hoevenberg

APA approves planned upgrades to Mt. Van Ho sliding track, mountain bike course

By Zachary Matson

Adirondack Park Agency commissioners approved upgrades to the Mount Van Hoevenberg sliding track and new mountain biking course

people skiing in north creek

Septic system added to $40M North Creek Ski Bowl project

By James Odato

ORDA takes charge of constructing its own wastewater treatment system, as town funds fall short of goal for municipal system

van hoevenberg sports complex

Lake Placid advances as backup site for 2026 Olympic Winter sliding events

By James Odato

However, Italian efforts to build new facilities seem to be on track

The artist's rendering of the new dining hall at the Olympic training center in Lake Placid.

Olympic authority spending $6.3M to upgrade Lake Placid training center

By James Odato

Another $96 million may be fast-tracked for Mount Van Hoevenberg

bike race

World Cup mountain bike race: Was it a success?

By James Odato

As many as 11,000 tickets issued over 3 days of mountain biking event at Mount Van Hoevenberg

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