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NYSCOPBA to Hochul: State prisons in ‘systemic emergency’ amid surge in violence, contraband Click here for the Spectrum 1 News story which includes NYSCOPBA’s letter to Governor Hochul

Directs Landmarks Across the State to be Illuminated to Honor Individuals and Communities Impacted by Crime, Recognize the Professionals Who Provide Critical Support and Services Statewide Albany, April 19, 2026– Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation marking Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to coincide with the […]

Tens of Thousands of Users Since 2021 Helped Greatly Improve Safety in the Route 73 Recreation Corridor Albany, April 17, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the return of the parking reservation system for the privately-owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR). The no-cost reservation system produced another […]

Hamlet of Raquette Lake Hamilton County Wilderness Search: On April 12 at 8 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a lost hiker off trail behind the Burketown neighborhood. Forest Rangers Cleinman, Miller, and Scott responded. At 9:15 p.m., Ranger Miller made voice contact with the 55-year-old and located them deep in a swamp, getting […]

Assessment estimates solar panels will offset forest’s carbon sequestration in less than one year Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Adirondack hotel groups face state and local tax warrants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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The arrest comes two years after a state prosecutor in Addison County was similarly arrested for drunken driving.  Click here for the vtdigger story 

“It’s really about communication, accessibility, accountability,” Smith said. Transparency is not just good practice in his line of work – it is essential. Click here for the Spectrum News 1 story 

The SEQR debate: Does the Adirondack Park need extra environmental red tape? Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Source: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/new-usps-postmark-rules-and-your-mailed-tax-return An IRS rule change taking affect in 2026 resulted in this advice:  At the postal facility. Go to the counter and ask the clerk to “round-date stamp” or “hand cancel” your item (this assumes you’ve already affixed the proper postage). This is the circular, manual stamp most of us are familiar with. To […]

William Chase has been sentenced to 90 days in jail, 10 years probation and must reister as a sex offender Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Protect the Adirondacks offers a response to an Adirondack Almanack piece about how to use certain parts of the Forest Preserve Click here for the Adirondack Almanac commentary 

Albany, April 1, 2026 – An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (WROTB) found poor oversight of operations by the board of directors, cost overruns and significant estimation errors. The audit found WROTB’s failure to take action to address the declining handle, the […]

Clinton County Awarded $50,000 Grant  Albany, April 1, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $10.5 million has been awarded through the federal FY 2023 and FY 2024 State Homeland Security Program to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of 80 cities, towns, villages and counties statewide. Bomb squads, hazardous materials teams, explosive detection canine […]

State Landmarks to Be Illuminated in Teal on April 1 and April 29 Albany, April 1, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, reaffirming the State’s commitment to supporting and empowering victims and survivors and preventing sexual violence in all its forms. State […]

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In a letter to the APA State Land Committee, Adirondack Wild advocates for the review of the DEC mobility device policy Click here for the Adirondack Almanac commentary 

Albany, March 31, 2026 – Illegal Turkey Take – Jefferson County On February 27, ECO Seabury responded to a complaint from a resident who reported witnessing an individual shoot and kill several wild turkeys off a back porch in the Town of Orleans. Officer Seabury questioned the subject who admitted to firing four shots and killing […]

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Clinton County Sheriff’s said they arrested 59-year-old Hilary Davis, of Peru, on Thursday morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

According to Clinton County DA Andrew Wiley, the two men were neighbors. Click here for the MYNBC5 story