Missing Canadian hiker: What we know so far
Search enters 5th day for 22-year-old man from Quebec, who set out to hike remote Allen Mountain
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Adirondack rangers faced overtime, pension and rescue challenges in 2024
Forest rangers had a difficult year with some challenging search and rescues, overtime grievances and more.
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NYCO Minerals seeks to blast underground, expand hours in Lewis
NYCO Minerals wants the state to authorize a year-round, 24-hours-per-day underground work schedule that includes weekday blasting.
Forest ranger overtime grievance heads to arbitration in February
The union representing forest rangers has filed a grievance against the state over alleged unfair overtime distribution.
State’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Lake George’s Prospect Mountain raises ire of environmental group
Protect the Adirondacks says the amount of trees felled would be unconstitutional.
A closer look at black bear euthanizations in the Adirondacks
In the past eight years, the DEC has euthanized 54 black bears in the area that encompasses the Adirondack Park, due to conflicts with humans.
State-funded studies to offer blueprint to reduce flood risk
Flood studies underway on Ausable, Boquet rivers will recommend ways to reduce flooding on Adirondack rivers
Great Camp Santanoni’s accessibility pilot program put to the test
Advocate says state must take further action to create ADA-compliant trails on state-owned property with 'Forever Wild' restrictions
State cracks down on Indian Lake cove dock storage
The state is requiring Indian Lake residents and business owners to remove their docks from a cove or face a violation.
Plan to address whiskey fungus complaints in Mineville
WhistlePig Whiskey will wash building exteriors impacted by whiskey fungus within more than triple its original cleaning radius.