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'It will be cataclysmic': Gov. Kathy Hochul warns of federal policy impacts during visit to Saranac Lake

Kathy Hochul · Saranac Lake

'It will be cataclysmic': Gov. Kathy Hochul warns of federal policy impacts during visit to Saranac Lake

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

“Because of decisions being made in Washington as we speak, this area is under siege,” Hochul said during her visit in Saranac Lake.See the Story

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe swears in officials

Akwesasne · Akwesasne

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe swears in officials

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has sworn into office newly-elected officials at the 2025 Tribal Inauguration Ceremony.See the Story

Land trust, Paul Smith’s work to protect 2,800 acres at VIC

Paul Smiths · Paul Smiths

Land trust, Paul Smith’s work to protect 2,800 acres at VIC

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

PAUL SMITHS — The Adirondack Land Trust and Paul Smith’s College are working together to protect 2,800 acres surrounding the college’s Visitor Interpretive Center.See the Story

LGBTQ activist resigns from nonprofit she co-founded after nearly 10 years as leader

Executive director Kelly Metzgar steps down following internal board conflict in the lead-up to Tri-Lakes Pride event By David Escobar The leader of one of the North Country’s largest LGBTQIA+ organizations has stepped down. Kelly Metzgar resigned June 26 as executive director of the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance (ANCGA), the nonprofit she co-founded in 2016 to support and advocate for LGBTQIA+ people across Franklin, Essex and Clinto…LGBTQ+ · Saranac Lake Read Article

Huge SLO County Property Now Protected From Development. It Took 2 Decades and $6.2 Million

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Adirondack Land Trust, Paul Smith’s College enter $4.1M easement agreement to protect 2,800 acres By Tim Rowland A $4.1 million easement will permanently preserve nearly 3,000 pristine acres surrounding Paul Smith’s College’s Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC). The Adirondack Land Trust and the college announced the agreement on July 1. The lands are a trail-laced treasure chest of aesthetic, conservation and recreational bounty that has enchante…Paul Smiths · Paul Smiths See the Story

Summertime freeze: Stewart Friesen drives to Super DIRTcar Series win at Mohawk

AKWESASNE — In front of a packed crowd at Mohawk International Raceway, Stewart Friesen delivered another masterful performance.Akwesasne · Akwesasne Read Article

Saranac Lake Adirondack Rgnl

Location UpdatedSaranac Lake · Saranac Lake Read Article

APA, agency top leader cleared in IG’s investigation

Allegations of wrongdoing on part of Executive Director Barbara Rice found to be ‘unsubstantiated’ By Zachary Matson The Adirondack Park Agency and its leader Barbara Rice were cleared of wrongdoing by the state Inspector General’s office after a 20-month-long investigation into allegations that she managed key agency decisions to benefit herself. The allegations, addressed one-by-one in an investigative report released Monday, spanned decisio…Saranac Lake · Saranac Lake Read Article

Prison strike brings unexpected boost to local economy

State has paid $3.5M to North Country businesses so far during National Guard assignment to area prisons By James M. Odato This winter’s prolonged North Country prison strike and subsequent emergency demand for guards resulted in beneficial fallout for tourist businesses often starving for guests during the second quarter of the year. Several North Country hotels and restaurants received a total of $3.5 million in unanticipated extra revenues fr…Economy · Saranac Lake Read Article

Fire tower grant snuffed: Village of Saranac turns down grant to purchase fire tower for Ward Plumadore Park

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

SARANAC LAKE — The village board rejected a grant which would have funded a step toward installing a fire tower at Ward Plumadore Park in a 3-2 vote on Monday, after much discussion and input from the public.Saranac Lake · Saranac Lake Read Article

DEC Moose, Bear Safety Tips

Coverage: 2 sources

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently closed Goodman Mountain in the town of Tupper Lake due to the presence of a bull moose observed over an extended period of time. Many of the quintessential wild animals of the Adirondacks are majestic, but still wild, and they can be dangerous when approached or startled. This temporary closure is a precautionary measure to protect public safety and minimize disturba…Tupper Lake · Tupper Lake See the Story