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Assemblyman Chris Tague emerges as leading GOP candidate to replace Elise Stefanik
Sources say Schoharie County representative is seen as likely pick to run in special election for NY-21 congressional seat
Gov. Hochul reveals 2025 agenda for NY, and gets mixed reactions
Annual State of the State address focuses on affordability, environment
Exploring new hiking opportunities near Franklin Falls
An easy bushwhack on former logging roads in Taylor Pond Wild Forest near Bloomingdale's Franklin Falls Road
With Stefanik’s departure, a fight for NY-21 congressional seat
Special election looms as race for North Country seat heats up
Composting pilot coming to Warren County
Residents will be able to drop off food scraps free at designated sites
Adk Tour de Ski: Community spirit shines in second season of Nordic race series
Ski series creates welcoming events at venues around the Adirondacks
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Environmentalists want lynx, cougars, wolves added to New York’s wildlife action plan
Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.
Betsy Folwell, Adirondack essayist and community pillar, dies at 71
Blue Mountain Lake resident and former Adirondack Life editor remembered for her impact on others and love of the Adirondacks
Saranac Lake awarded state funding for hydroelectric repairs to dam, Main Street building
A Saranac Lake building under consideration for the Adirondack Park Agency's headquarters is getting state funding for hydroelectric fixes.
World-class cross-country skiing at Paul Smith’s VIC
Wide enough for skate skiing and snowshoes too
Inside Elizabethtown’s 60-year journey to a public sewer system
Has the time finally come for this small Adirondack community to build wastewater infrastructure?
What NY’s short-term rental law means for Adirondack towns
Questions remain about the lack of statewide regulation standards.
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Exploring new hiking opportunities near Franklin Falls
An easy bushwhack on former logging roads in Taylor Pond Wild Forest near Bloomingdale's Franklin Falls Road
Northern lights put on show over Adirondacks, with more to come
Northern lights were a regular sight over the Adirondacks in 2024 and should continue to be in the coming year.
Skiing through history on trails around Adirondack Fish Hatchery
Search for fresh snow leads to winter wonderland of untouched trails
Adk Tour de Ski: Community spirit shines in second season of Nordic race series
Ski series creates welcoming events at venues around the Adirondacks