New York budget 2024-2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Clean water and Adirondack Park funding reinstated in state budget, plus a look at what was left behind
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Forest rangers face retirement eligibility setback
The push for parity with other areas of law enforcement dates back to 2017.
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Adirondack legislators raise alarm on potential prison closures
Up to five prison closures could come this year, according to the state's 2024-2025 budget. It's unclear if any are in the Adirondacks.
Olympic facilities funding questioned in budget talks
Protect the Adirondacks is questioning Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $82.5 million investment into Olympic facilities.
Ups and downs for Adirondacks in Hochul’s budget
The details emerged in budget bills filed late Tuesday following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s presentation of her $233 billion “balanced” budget.
Hochul releases $233B proposed state budget
State spending up $4 billion from what Hochul proposed last year.
What’s on the legislative agenda?
State legislators will return to Albany on Jan. 3 with a slate of Adirondack Park-related initiatives jockeying for attention and funds.
Environmental Protection Fund for the win: Adirondack projects make the state budget
Adirondack Park projects including visitor management and lake surveys will get a sliver of the state’s $229 billion budget.
Governor’s budget highlights climate
Gov. Kathy Hochul presented a $227B state budget for 2024 on Wednesday, with sums for climate change mitigation, clean water and the environment.
Budget wins for the forest preserve, environment
State budget includes $8M for Adirondacks, Catskills visitor safety and wilderness