NYS budget outlook 2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to give $10 million more to the Adirondack Park Agency for its headquarters in her budget plan.
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Wind energy advocate named to lead New York environmental agency
By James Odato
Governor Kathy Hochul has named former state official Amanda Lefton as next in line to be Commissioner of NYS DEC.
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What is ‘Cap and Invest’?
New York’s plan to put a price on carbon is still on hold. But here’s how it would work, if and when it gets off the ground.
How North Hudson could reshape land acquisition in New York
Title issues, the bane of Frontier Town campground’s existence, makes governor’s 2025 agenda
Gov. Hochul reveals 2025 agenda for NY, and gets mixed reactions
Annual State of the State address focuses on affordability, environment
Gov. issues 5th veto of ranger, environmental conservation officer pension bill
Tensions grow between Hochul and police union
Hochul administration to close two prisons including Great Meadow in Washington County
Washington County prison closure will involve relocating 480 inmates and finding new positions for 559 staff.
Gov. Hochul moves to free land under closed Adirondack prisons for business use
Agreement nears to address closed prisons in the Adirondacks.
Lawmakers double down on clean water funding
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared frustrations with the governor’s $250 million clean water cut.
Gov. pledges $13M for Adirondack rail trail
By James Odato
At Mount Van Hoevenberg, Gov. Kathy Hochul reveals that $13.1 million will be used to complete the Adirondack Rail Trail. Photo by Chloe Bennett