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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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tornado damage in hamilton county

A ‘rare day’ for tornado activity in the Adirondacks

By Times Union

Hamilton County hit by two tornadoes on Tuesday; Chestertown and Great Sacandaga areas also impacted

Photo 2 – Trees landed on multiple houses, including this one, on Crownwood Lane in Queensbury on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Updated: Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency after 2nd storm hammers Upstate New York

By Times Union

Utility crews work to restore power; some Adirondack towns facing long cleanup

This symbol will tell New Yorkers if their local retail marijuana shop is licensed by the state. A lawsuit filed by shareholders of the North Country’s first cannabis store alleges regulatory violations, missing assets and unpaid dividends amid internal dispute.

Legal battle erupts over Adirondacks’ first cannabis store

By Times Union

Shareholders accuse majority owner of mismanaging Saranac Lake business

Star Trek in Ticonderoga

Ticonderoga man killed by chloroform, records show

By Times Union

Ronald G. Rayher is accused of smothering Thomas Krider, who performed as Elvis under the stage name TJ Greene, and worked at Ti Star Trek attraction

upper saranac marina

Lawsuit challenges DEC’s delay in conducting carrying capacity study

By Times Union

Protect the Adirondacks sues to force study of Saranac Lake water bodies

total solar eclipse in the adirondacks poster

Police issue warnings for solar eclipse traffic in Adirondacks

By Times Union

Unprecedented traffic jams and mobile outages expected for North Country solar eclipse viewers

view from Grace Peak

Remembering Grace’s legacy

By Times Union

20 years after her death, Adirondack 46er Grace Hudowalski’s legacy continues to inspire

sign on a library door

Lake Luzerne library to reopen after months of closure

By Times Union

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

black and white photo of the original snow train in 1935

Celebrating a snow train

By Times Union

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)

Mohawks settle with Monstanto over PCBs exposure

By Times Union

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