Lawmakers have turn questioning New York’s environmental spending priorities
Hochul administration faces legislative scrutiny on climate, water infrastructure funding, among other issues
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Climate Change Superfund Act awaits Gov. Hochul’s signature
Lawmakers passed a bill requiring large greenhouse gas emitters to pay for their pollution, creating a new fund for climate projects.
Lawmakers adjourn without acting on amendment to free closed North Country prison land
Adirondack communities await fate of 3 closed prisons as legislative session ends without action
Legislative labyrinth: The slow march toward consensus on environmental issues
Panel discusses legislative hurdles in setting and achieving NY's environmental goals
Lawmakers double down on clean water funding
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared frustrations with the governor’s $250 million clean water cut.
Hochul signs Birds and Bees Protection Act
Compromises made for farms
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.
Adirondack senator to deploy to Kuwait
State Sen. Mark Walczyk, whose district includes part of the Adirondack Park, will deploy to Kuwait for nine months beginning the end of January.
Adirondack Park constitutional amendments on the line in 2024
Adirondack Park-related constitutional amendments need to receive first passage in 2024 in order to be addressed by 2025.