James Odato, Author at Adirondack Explorer

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Assemblyman Chris Tague is in the process of meeting with the Republican committee chairs for each of NY-21's counties as he tries to gain their support to run for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik.

Assemblyman Chris Tague emerges as leading GOP candidate to replace Elise Stefanik

By James Odato

Sources say Schoharie County representative is seen as likely pick to run in special election for NY-21 congressional seat

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James Odato

In a career rooted in watchdog reporting, Explorer editor James M. Odato has been cited as one of New York’s top journalists covering state government, gambling, and abuse and waste of public money. He has written thousands of articles, his byline has appeared in numerous national publications and his investigative stories have spurred reforms. As a staff reporter for five daily newspapers, including the Albany Times Union and Buffalo News, Odato has received more than 30 awards from the Associated Press, New York Publishers Association, the New York Legislative Correspondents Association and other media organizations. In 2007, Investigative Reporters and Editors recognized his reporting with the Freedom of Information Award Medal. In October 2021, the University of Massachusetts Press released his book, This Brain Had a Mouth, Lucy Gwin and the Voice of Disability Nation.

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In a career rooted in watchdog reporting, Explorer editor James M. Odato has been cited as one of New York’s top journalists covering state government, gambling, and abuse and waste of public money. He has written thousands of articles, his byline has appeared in numerous national publications and his investigative stories have spurred reforms. As a staff reporter for five daily newspapers, including the Albany Times Union and Buffalo News, Odato has received more than 30 awards from the Associated Press, New York Publishers Association, the New York Legislative Correspondents Association and other media organizations. In 2007, Investigative Reporters and Editors recognized his reporting with the Freedom of Information Award Medal. In October 2021, the University of Massachusetts Press released his book, This Brain Had a Mouth, Lucy Gwin and the Voice of Disability Nation.

proposed North Creek ski bowl lodge

Septic system added to $40M North Creek Ski Bowl project

By James Odato

ORDA takes charge of constructing its own wastewater treatment system, as town funds fall short of goal for municipal system

a member of the Paul Smith's College Nordic ski team.

Paul Smith’s Nordic ski team featured in new documentary

By James Odato

The champion ski team of Adirondack Park's only four-year school is featured in a new documentary.

paul smith's college sign

Paul Smith’s in talks over conservation easement for campus forest land

By James Odato

Conservation deal with Adirondack Land Trust would protect additional college forest land while generating needed funds

van hoevenberg sports complex

Lake Placid advances as backup site for 2026 Olympic Winter sliding events

By James Odato

However, Italian efforts to build new facilities seem to be on track

The artist's rendering of the new dining hall at the Olympic training center in Lake Placid.

Olympic authority spending $6.3M to upgrade Lake Placid training center

By James Odato

Another $96 million may be fast-tracked for Mount Van Hoevenberg

Camp Deerlands

John Hendrickson’s will: Major Adirondack estate decisions ahead

By James Odato

Details on heirs and future conservation efforts emerging around the 36,000 acre Whitney Estate

two men on a frozen lake

Reviving Big Tupper: New Jersey entrepreneurs explore options

By James Odato

Sale approved by Franklin County legislators

phoenix hotel in north creek

Hotel group acquires closed North Creek inn

By James Odato

Former Copperfield Inn joins Adirondack properties owned by Weekender Hotels

Big Tupper and Adirondack Club and Resort site

Adirondack Park ski mountain property sells at auction for $650,000

By James Odato

Parts of former resort project site auctioned in a foreclosure sale.