Hochul, legislature reach late New York budget deal with billions in new spending
By Times Union
Expanded childcare credit, school cellphone ban among key items that went through negotiations
state budget
Latest Story
A fair share? Grant programs fall short for the Adirondacks, officials say
Adirondack communities at a disadvantage when competing for state funds, even as state dollars flow into the park
All Stories
New York is one step closer to accepting title insurance for state land purchases
Conservation organizations hope change will spur more land protection
Settling the salt score: AdkAction holds state accountable for lack of progress
Road salt key issue in state transportation budget hearing
Adirondack groups push for funding amid Hochul’s budget cuts
At state environmental conservation and energy budget hearing, groups seek more support of Adirondack Park initiatives.
Lawmakers have turn questioning New York’s environmental spending priorities
Hochul administration faces legislative scrutiny on climate, water infrastructure funding, among other issues
Adirondack-related projects the governor wants to fund in her $252B budget
Executive budget bills show more Adirondack-related initiatives that could receive funding in 2025-2026.
NYS budget outlook 2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to give $10 million more to the Adirondack Park Agency for its headquarters in her budget plan.
Forest rangers face retirement eligibility setback
The push for parity with other areas of law enforcement dates back to 2017.
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