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How North Hudson could reshape land acquisition in New York

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Title issues, the bane of Frontier Town campground’s existence, makes governor’s 2025 agenda

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Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers the 2025 State of the State Address in Albany, unveiling her New York budget for 2025

Gov. Hochul reveals 2025 agenda for NY, and gets mixed reactions

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Annual State of the State address focuses on affordability, environment

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her 2024 State of the State address in Albany.

How Hochul’s 2024 vision could impact the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

The governor proposed initiatives that could impact Adirondack Park communities including repurposing closed state prisons for housing. 

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Hochul unveils Adirondack plans

By Gwendolyn Craig

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address on Wednesday, a vision that included climate initiatives and Adirondack projects.

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