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Free 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

Trump’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.

Time travel: Honoring Roosevelt’s Tahawus ride to the presidency
Teddy Roosevelt's ride to the presidency took much longer than it would today, even with his horse and buggy speeding down the road

Labor Day celebrations and other Adirondack events
Events in the Adirondacks this week include live music, community arts and crafts, science lectures, and fireworks to celebrate Labor Day

Riding along the Mt. Sabattis bike trails
A guide to the Rolling Stones inspired bike trails.

Fort 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

COMMENTARY: Growing number of Adirondack towns pass battery storage moratoriums
Activist Violet Martin weighs in on Adirondack North Country communities that have pressed pause on battery energy storage systems

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.