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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. more
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Stefanik checks in on dam progress in Willsboro stop
WILLSBORO | Walking along a burbling river flowing through her adopted hometown, Rep. Elise Stefanik got a crash course in all-things aquatic, including the migration habits of salmon and habitat restoration. more
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APA Chairman Sherman Craig retires
RAY BROOK | Adirondack Park Agency Chairman Sherman Craig announced his retirement at the July meeting last Thursday. more
Keith Lobdell
Troop B holds Memorial Day
RAY BROOK | Current and retired members of Troop B of the New York State Police came together to remember those who had gone before them in the annual Memorial Day service last week. more
Pete DeMola
At least 8 arrested in alleged criminal scheme to defraud Medicaid
ELIZABETHTOWN | At least eight people have been arrested and arraigned on charges related to what authorities allege is a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy to defraud Medicaid. more
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High Peaks Wilderness expands size, use in revised plan
RAY BROOK | State land additions and changes to High Peaks Wilderness make it the largest single block of preserved land in New York state. more
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Boreas parking plans revealed
RAY BROOK | Plans have been revealed for parking at the Boreas Ponds Tract, providing an answer to one of the final remaining questions that has been dangling over the hottest land purchase in a generation. more
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State fails to finish appeal in rec path case
RAY BROOK | An Adirondack Park Agency (APA) action this summer looks to replace formal state appeal of a Supreme Court decision that halted recreation trail construction. more
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Troopers still work missing persons cases
RAY BROOK | New York State Police Troop B is still looking for the clues that can solve a pair of missing person cases. more
Photo by Kim Dedam
Teens imprisoned: Vice as vise
LAKE PLACID | Prison programs for juveniles age 16 and 17 are in the midst of major reform in New York state. more
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APA seeks public input in defining Adirondack “Travel Corridor”
RAY BROOK | Adirondack Park Agency commissioners took a first look at proposed changes to the definition, management and use of Adirondack Park State Land “Travel Corridors.” more
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Adirondack moose count underway
RAY BROOK | The state Department of Environmental Conservation has begun a third year count of the Adirondack moose population. more
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For pair of troopers, it’s love of the career
RAY BROOK | From the waters of the Pacific Ocean to the classroom of a caring mentor, two members of the newest class of New York State Police Academy graduates came from different backgrounds but had one thing in common: more
Photo by Keith Lobdell
Missing skier returning to Lake Placid
RAY BROOK — Toronto firefighter Constantinos “Danny” Filippidis will be coming back to the North Country as New York State Police try to help the 49 year-old piece together the last week of his life. more
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Access for the disabled takes spotlight as Boreas debate enters next phase
RAY BROOK | The Boreas Pond Tract classification has been approved by the Adirondack Park Agency and is now awaiting the governor’s signature. more
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New York State police to deploy drones
RAY BROOK | New York State Police will begin using unmanned drones to help with law enforcement search, rescue and disaster missions. more
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APA approves permit for Frontier Town campground
RAY BROOK | Adirondack Park Agency commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the permit for the 91-acre Gateway to the Adirondacks at North Hudson project. more
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Making space for innovation
RAY BROOK | Adirondack Park Agency commissioners last week welcomed a clear and experienced local business voice discuss the future of manufacturing in the Champlain Valley. more
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DEC to host children’s holiday party
RAY BROOK | The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host its 41st annual children’s holiday party on Monday, Dec. 18, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the lobby of the DEC Regional Office in Ray Brook. more
