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Times Union

The Times Union is the leading news organization in New York’s Capital Region. It traces its beginnings to 1856, when the Morning Times was founded as a daily newspaper in Albany. Following numerous name changes, mergers and transfers of ownership, William Randolph Hearst purchased the Times Union in 1924.

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Communities

Lake Luzerne library to reopen after months of closure

By Times Union

February 27, 2024

Upheaval after planned drag story hour led to staff and board departures

black and white photo of the original snow train in 1935

History & Culture

Celebrating a snow train

By Times Union

January 27, 2024

Historic train is credited with establishing the Adirondacks as a winter tourism and skiing destination

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe's administration office on the Akwesasne Reservation in Hogansburgh, N.Y. The tribe has reached a settlement with Monsanto in a years-long toxic pollution lawsuit, but the terms remain confidential.(Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Communities

Mohawks settle with Monstanto over PCBs exposure

By Times Union

January 19, 2024

St. Regis tribe, company decline to share the terms of deal ending years-long toxic pollution case

search and rescue

Saved by a spruce: Hiker survives fall off South Dix Mt.

By Times Union

January 4, 2024

Rangers come to aid of experienced 46er from South Glens Falls

Outdoor Recreation

Hickory Ski Center faces deadline to fund ski lifts

By Times Union

November 29, 2023

Historic, challenging ski hill has been open to uphill skiers but wants to revive lifts

Communities

Tempers lost at Adirondack library meeting

By Times Union

November 22, 2023

It's the latest controversy involving the public library, which remains closed after staff abruptly quit two months ago, citing harassment following some outcry over a drag story hour.