Apr 24, 2013 — State officials are moving forward with two land purchases in the Adirondacks totaling nearly 10,000 acres.

State Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens will be on Prospect Mountain near Lake George later this morning unveiling one of the deals.  Go to full article

Apr 17, 2013 — Students in grades three through eight across New York sat down Tuesday for the first of six days of state standardized tests in English and math. But not every student showed up to take the tests.

The parents of some children who oppose the state's increased use of standardized testing are refusing to let their kids take the assessments. The boycott is also tied to tougher education standards the state is implementing this year.  Go to full article

May 17, 2007 — The military has only been able to identify three of the four American soldiers killed in a pre-dawn ambush in Iraq Saturday. That may be because the dog tags of one of the four dead soldiers are missing. A spokesman for the 10th Mt. Division said yesterday they apparently were taken by the attackers. Three other US soldiers are still missing. An al-Qaida linked group claims to have taken them captive. They are all members of Company D, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry of the 10th Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum. Thousands of US troops and Iraqis are searching for the missing soldiers. The US military is offering up to $200,000 for information leading to the return of four missing American soldiers.

The family of a 25-year-old Specialist Alex Jimenez told Massachusetts State Representative William Lantigua he is among the missing. His family is at Fort Drum awaiting further word. The Army is trying to make it easier for the parents of these missing soldiers to get information about the on-going search. Lt. Col. Paul Fitzpatrick told Jonathan Brown that teams of an officer and enlisted man have been sent to the parents' hometowns to offer the families quicker and more personal access to any news gathered by troops in Iraq.  Go to full article

Oct 20, 2006 — The state DEC has released their long-awaited snowmobile plan for the Adirondack Park. Environmentalists have raised concerns. Gregory Warner has more.  Go to full article

Oct 13, 2006 — How did the North Country get its name? Gregory Warner called up Neal Burdick, editor of Adirondac magazine. He had a theory...  Go to full article

Jun 29, 2006 — It's not your typical theatre venue, but an upholstery shop in the Adirondacks is hosting a performance of David Mamet's award-winning play American Buffalo. The show opened last week in Upper Jay and continues tonight, Friday and Saturday nights (8 pm) at the Recovery Lounge -- also known as Upper Jay Upholstery. The Adirondack Theatre production features three local actors: Terry Young, Tyler Nye and Scott Renderer, who co-owns the shop and directs the show. Renderer told Todd Moe he's worked Off-Off Broadway, Off Broadway and Broadway in the 1970's, and did some experimental theatre before moving to the Adirondacks. He says it was the local community that inspired him.  Go to full article

Aug 31, 2005 — The Red Cross says the response to Hurricane Katrina is the largest natural disaster effort in its history: half a million meals a day, along with water, other supplies, information, and comfort. Volunteers from the Adirondack Saratoga Red Cross Chapter were on their way south even as the hurricane was bearing down on the coast early Monday. They arrived in Baton Rouge last night. Edna Quesnel, Michel Lee and Terry LeMere were out of cell phone contact this morning, but had been in touch with Carmen Rau, director of development and communications for the chapter, last night. Martha Foley caught Rau on her way to work this morning.  Go to full article

Aug 07, 2002 — July marked the 10th anniversary of restored train service in the Adirondacks. A decade after its first excursion, this non-profit group still relies on volunteers to run the rail system. Jody Tosti spoke with Doug Masters of the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.  Go to full article

Dec 13, 2001 — There was another bit of good news yesterday for the ailing North Country paper industry. State officials announced the purchase of the Beaver Falls paper mill near the Lewis County village of Croghan. David Sommerstein has the details.  Go to full article

Mar 12, 2001 — A new study by SUNY Potsdam professor John Omohundro concludes that hikers, paddlers, and mountain bikers contribute millions in tourist dollars to the Adirondacks.  Go to full article