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Paul Smith’s College introduces disaster management, response major
PAUL SMITHS | Paul Smith’s College has introduced a new bachelor’s degree in disaster management and response, reflecting a growing demand for professionals tasked with responding to natural and man-made disasters around the world. Read more
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Fire refresher
Spring has finally knocked on our door. Gazing out my window I see the last remnants of snow — patches of white in the woods and in the lower pasture. Read more
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The Garden in Keene Valley to be closed for the season
KEENE VALLEY | A popular High Peaks trailhead known as The Garden will be closed this spring and summer while the Town of Keene replaces a failing bridge over Johns Brook. Read more
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DEC, Adirondack partners launch effort to reduce High Peaks search and rescue operations
RAY BROOK | The state and a coalition of partners are rolling out a new effort to reduce the number of backcountry search and rescue operations in the Adirondacks. Read more
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State budget process brings renewed call for more rangers
RAY BROOK | The campaign to increase the number of Forest Rangers who patrol the Adirondack Park has taken center stage in state budget hearings. Read more
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What’s in store for Adirondacks in state budget
ALBANY | Gov. Andrew Cuomo is going big with this executive budget proposal this year. Read more
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Yee-haw! State rolls out Frontier Town campground
NORTH HUDSON | The first phase of the multi-year effort to build a new state-run campground at the former Frontier Town theme park has been completed. Read more
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Cuomo non-committal on boosting forest ranger staffing levels
SARANAC LAKE | Despite the success of state-sponsored campaigns designed to boost visitation, the state appears to be holding the line on boosting the number of forest rangers. Read more
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Hochul touts Adirondack tourism in North Creek
NORTH CREEK | Tourism statewide is booming. Read more
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Town backs rangers
MORIAH | The Moriah Town Council is supporting efforts to increase the size of the state Forest Rangers force. Read more
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Ski Bowl Garden coordinator looking for interns
JOHNSBURG | The Ski Bowl Garden is seeking two summer interns to help with the Ski Bowl Garden and other beautification projects in town. Read more
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State police pilots honored for Algonquin rescue
ALBANY | Two state police helicopter pilots earned New York’s newly minted Lifesaving Award for the harrowing helicopter rescue of two young hikers who got lost in whiteout on Algonquin Peak in December 2016. Read more
Boreas decision a win for compromise — but work remains
The Adirondack Park Agency has reached a verdict on the long-awaited decision on how to classify the Boreas Ponds Tract. Read more
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Keene council approves shuttle van purchase
KEENE | Elected officials in Keene approved the purchase a new 15-passenger van. Read more
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DEC to temporarily relocate High Peaks trailheads
KEENE | Route 73 contains some breathtaking views as it winds its way through the mountains and alongside the Cascade Lakes. Read more
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State, hiking groups brace for busy season
ELIZABETHTOWN — State conservation officers and preservation groups are expecting another high traffic summer hiking season. Read more
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Crews rescue stranded boaters on Lake Champlain
PERU — Boater being treated for severe hypothermia Read more
Impressed with Wilmington Rescue, DEC rangers
As a member of Wilmington Volunteer Fire & Rescue, I was recently involved in two incidents where hikers were seriously injured on the Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway. Read more
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Officials preparing waterfront revitalization plan for Schroon Lake Region
SCHROON LAKE — Officials here have begun a waterfront revitalization plan they hope will improve access to Schroon and Paradox lakes as well as increase use of the smaller ponds located on state land around the region. Read more
