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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

Keeping the Mohawk language alive

By Times Union

December 4, 2022

Paul Smith’s students help build mobile cultural center to bring books to Akwesasne residents

Communities

Once big landmarks, small theme parks no longer have a draw

By Times Union

October 1, 2022

Adirondack landscape littered with shuttered attractions

Environment

A bear situation or a people problem?

By Times Union

August 29, 2022

A surge of bear activity has Long Lake abuzz

Adirondackers

Adirondack skies missing Long Lake legend

By Times Union

July 18, 2022

Thomas Helms, a pilot, professor and fixture of life in the Adirondack Mountains, died last month at 76. His pontoon boats on Long Lake and in the skies above were a common site.

Outdoor Recreation

Missing hiker found after days in Dix Pond swamp

By Times Union

July 3, 2022

A solo hiker from Singapore was rescued after wandering desperately and aimlessly in the Dix Pond swamp for three days after leaving a marked trail and becoming disoriented.