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Hochul pushes back on immigration enforcement in State of the State address
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (388+ words) Immigration enforcement took center stage in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address Tuesday, as she sharply criticized what she called overreach by the Trump administration's nationwide immigration crackdown. Hochul said an "unprecedented escalation" in recent federal actions has…...
Rediscovering old growth in the Ampersand woods
3+ week, 3+ day ago (875+ words) Standing on an esker northeast of Ampersand Mountain, retired state biologist Ray Curran pointed to a fen he first visited with his mentor Greenleaf Chase 50 years ago." As a nonprofit news organization, Adirondack Explorer relies on readers like you to…...
The end of 'old growth' as we know it
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1122+ words) As a nonprofit news organization, Adirondack Explorer relies on readers like you to fund our independent journalism. Thanks to NewsMatch and a generous board member, every dollar you give TODAY will be doubled'turning your $100 into $200, your $250 into $500. Every dollar counts!...
Adirondack Park Agency pledges transparency around headquarters move
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (730+ words) After months of withholding documents, the Adirondack Park Agency is promising a more transparent process detailing the plans for a new headquarters in Saranac Lake. The agency addressed its proposal with a presentation and additional records posted to its website…...
Inside Saranac Lake’s efforts to make school more inclusive
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1392+ words) Explore More: diversity, education, saranac lake In response to reports of race-based bullying, one of the Adirondacks" largest school districts has taken steps to make change. But progress comes in face of national efforts to restrict DEI efforts. When Saranac…...
Goodman Mountain: How a civil rights hero's legacy lives on in the Adirondacks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (875+ words) Explore More: Andrew Goodman, hiking, tupper lake From family retreat to public trail: A mountain's transformation into a civil rights memorial The little peak near Tupper Lake has gained an unfortunate measure of fame lately due to its closure since…...
4 things to know about the Adirondacks’ fight for their fair share
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (910+ words) Local and state officials discussed the distribution of state funding to Adirondack communities during a panel discussion Thursday hosted by Adirondack Explorer." The panel, titled "Fair Share: How do the Adirondacks measure up when it comes to funding?," was moderated…...
Adirondack residents work to preserve dark skies
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ words) Explore More: dark skies New bill aims to reduce light pollution across New York state "[The issue] is gaining steam and support," said Justin Levine, senior communications specialist at the Adirondack Council. "We've seen people from across the Adirondacks and…...
Historic Adirondack property gets permanent protection from development
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (728+ words) Explore More: adirondack land trust, big story, Easement lands, Land protection, Paul Smiths College Adirondack Land Trust, Paul Smith's College enter $4.1M easement agreement to protect 2,800 acres A $4.1 million easement will permanently preserve nearly 3,000 pristine acres surrounding Paul Smith's College's Visitor…...
Lake Placid church establishes safe space for immigrants fearing deportation threats
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1098+ words) Keela Grimmette had heard stories about increased immigration enforcement in communities across the North Country. But when she arrived at St. Agnes School one Friday afternoon in March to pick up her daughter, she was unprepared for what she saw....