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Emissions Data Will Inform Future Strategies to Reduce Pollution Dec. 1, 2025 DEC News Release – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the finalization of regulations establishing a Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. This rule will improve New York State’s understanding of the sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) […]

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Applications Due April 1, 2026 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a second round of the County Infrastructure Grant Program, which will provide an additional $50 million to support small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects. Modern infrastructure is fundamental to New York State’s economic vitality. By supporting small- and medium-scale projects, the state can maintain its […]

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL November 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2025-019  Site Plan Review-Sign, Americu Credit Union, 700 Bear Swamp Rd. 280.-1-31.2 P2025-021  Site Plan Review-Sign, Eric Duquette, 327 Route 22B, 268.-1-40.2 P2025-109 2-Lot Minor Subdivision, Donald and Linda  Covel, 842 Mannix Rd. 267.-1-13.1 ELECTIONS ANY […]

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Saturday, December 6th from 9am to 4pm Celebrate the season and support local artisans at our festive Holiday Bazaar! Whether you are searching for a one-of-a-kind gift or simply want to enjoy the holiday spirit, this event is the perfect way to kick off December. • Unique hand-forged items from the Museum’s blacksmith shop • […]

Loon Lake residents sue APA, companies over alleged subdivision site clearing Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Lisa Pent, founder of PentEdge, a technology-based financial advising company, advocates for establishing similar businesses in the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

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Peru, November 23, 2025 –  On September 22, 2025, The Gazette posted a video and story describing Adirondack Farms’ use of drones to plant winter rye seeds in the midst of its corn fields. The rye is prospering as you’ll see in this November 22 video. It poked through the soil several weeks ago. Click […]

New 106,000-Square-Foot Facility to Support Growing Enrollment and Program Offerings  Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) BOCES today announced plans for a major facility expansion in Essex County to meet the growing demand for educational programs and services. The proposed new building will replace the current CVES Mineville campus, originally built in 1969, and will provide […]

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NYS News Release, Nov. 20, 2025 – Albany – Governor Kathy Hochul today approved amendments to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan (SLMP) which were recommended by the Adirondack Park Agency Board. The amendments improve the protection and management of 2.9 million acres of public land in New York State’s Adirondack Park. “From providing […]

November 20, 2025 – A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the labor force participation rate for those with a disability age 16 and over rose by 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024, while it dropped 0.5 percentage points for the state’s nondisabled workforce. Despite this progress, only 28.8% of individuals […]

Nov. 20, 2025. PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Alumni Association named Carol Parkinson Arnold ’73 as the recipient of its Distinguished Alumni Award at its fall 2025 reunion celebration. From Clinton Graduate to Industry Leader A Keeseville, New York, native and proud 1973 Clinton graduate, Arnold’s life story reflects decades of professional achievement, personal […]

Nov. 20, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — Clinton County is encouraging all short-term rental operators to ensure they are properly registered with the County Treasurer’s Office, as required under the Clinton County Room Occupancy Tax Law. This applies to homeowners and lodging operators renting directly to guests as well as those using platforms such as […]

 No Toll or Tax Dollars Used in Construction Nov. 19, 2205 – Ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the reopening of the new Modena Service Area, located on the Thruway (I-87) southbound between exit 18 (New Paltz – Poughkeepsie – NY Route 299) and exit 17 (Newburgh – Scranton- […]

: “This decision is wrong for our workers, wrong for our families, and wrong for the North Country. This closure is a direct blow to the hard-working correctional officers and civilian staff whose lives and livelihoods are being upended. These are dedicated men and women who have served this state. Now, through no fault of […]

Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman is pleased to announce his initial committee assignments in the New York State Assembly. Cashman has been appointed to the Agriculture Committee, the Tourism, Parks, and Sports Development Committee, and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee three panels that directly reflect the strengths and priorities of the 115th Assembly District. “These committees represent the core of who we are […]

Wall Street tycoon and Adirondack agitator Sandy Lewis lists iconic Essex farm Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story 

By John T Ryan  By now, many readers may be familiar with the Regional Food Bank’s massive effort to host a November 22 Single-Day Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up for thousands of individuals, families, and seniors in the Adirondacks and the North Country. To make this happen, about 75 volunteers will be needed.  Organizations and individuals are […]