Local News in Hamilton County

Adirondack Stories: Alvah Dunning

Alvah "Snake Eye" Dunning was a skilled hunter and guide in the 1800s, boasting his first moose kill at the age of 11

Filmmakers who captured viral ‘Champ’ footage to appoint panel for full analysis

The local filmmakers who captured a large, submerged entity in Lake Champlain are asking for professionals to verify the video

Judge strikes down New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act

The law would allow the state to charge the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies $3 billion annually over the next 25 years to pay for climate damages

13th Annual Fire Tower Lighting Event 2026

13th Annual Fire Tower Lighting Event The NYS Chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Lighting of the FireTower Event! Saturday, September 5th at 8:30 pm we hope to have a light begin to shine in the cab of many towers across NYS! In…

The Wild Center commits to net zero emissions, a first of its kind

The Wild Center and the Global Network for Zero have taken a historic step toward the museum's decarbonization.

Cashman calls on Congress to address US-Canada tensions

Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman said escalating tariffs are having consequences for New York businesses and communities

Theodore Roosevelt’s birding journal

Theodore Roosevelt's birding journal reveals a need for conservation today.

Howitzer testing applicant: Project ‘immune’ to state regulation, APA Act

APA lawyer alleges attempts to ‘undermine the legitimacy’ of agency hearing by applicant.

How milkweed tussock moths evade predators

Milkweed tussock moths begin as black, white and orange-haired caterpillars, with barbed defenses to protect against predators

The Town of Long Lake Announces the return of the Fall Photo Contest!

The Town of Long Lake Announces the return of the Fall Photo Contest! The Town of Long Lake Parks and Recreation Department announces the 2026 Fall Photography Contest. Amateur photographers are invited to submit a maximum of three entries for the competition. Submissions should…

NY Forward Grant Application — Public Meeting

NY Forward Grant Application — Public Meeting LINK TO LONG LAKE NY FORWARD APPLICATION INFO The Town of Long Lake is preparing an application for the New York Forward program, with planning and application assistance from the Lake Champlain–Lake George Regional Planning Board. NY…

2026 Town Wide Garage Sale Maps