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Adirondack Almanack
Published 4 hours agoComings and Goings: Lake George area nonprofits welcome new staff
Three Lake George area organizations welcome new staff and board members to fill specific program areas
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Visits from family, heavy rain around the world and other updates
Consistent rain kept Gary Lee's garden watered for the past few weeks and helped prepare plants for the Old Forge Garden Club sale
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 03Fort William Henry Hotel housekeeper named NYSHTA Roomkeeper of the Year
Corrina Millington was recognized for her service and dedication to her work and the guests at the Fort William Henry Hotel
Adirondack Almanack
Published 8 hours ago25 horses intercepted en route to Canada in enforcement of NY horse slaughter law
A 2023 state law allowed for a group of horses to be saved from slaughter when a truck carrying the horses was stopped by state police
Adirondack Almanack
Published 9 hours agoHard truths at harvest
The highs and lows of Adirondack gardening.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published 21 hours agoTrudeau Institute secures funding for new research equipment
During a recent stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer was thanked for helping to secure funding for the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Environmental groups push for dismissal of Adirondack Park Agency howitzer hearing
Adirondack Park Agency attorney accuses permit applicant of stalling project review of proposed artillery testing site in Lewis, suggest moving to APA board vote.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 04North Country deputies sometimes paid to help arrest immigrants
One collaboration is called Operation Stonegarden. New York has participated since 2009. Governor Kathy Hochul supports it. It pays counties along the border with Canada to work with U.S. Border Patrol, including detaining immigrants. This year, Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin,…
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Foreclosure auction set for 5,800 acres part of failed Tupper Lake development
The land that made up the majority of the unrealized Adirondack Club and Resort project will be auctioned on Sept. 18
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Fly of the Week: Art Flick’s Blue Winged Olive
This pattern is hardly found in fly fishing literature, but remains perfect for a rainy day.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Free public forum to cover solar power in the Adirondacks
A public forum in September will answer community questions about installing and maintaining residential solar power systems
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 04Trump’s trade war with Canada sends shockwaves through New York
The president's recent ratcheting of new tariffs and retaliation by Canada may have strong economic and political impacts in NY ahead of this year's midterms.