Adirondack Hiker Survey Launches for 2026 Season
A new survey is being launched to gather feedback from hikers across the Adirondack Forest Preserve during the 2026 hiking season. Protect the Adirondacks and researchers from SUNY Plattsburgh say the online survey will run from Memorial Day through Columbus Day weekend and will ask hikers about trail conditions, parking, crowding and their overall experience […]
Read MoreDEC Expands Safety Efforts for Adirondacks
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is rolling out new and expanded safety measures ahead of the busy summer recreation season in the Adirondacks. Commissioner Amanda Lefton says the effort includes more trail stewards, stricter parking enforcement, portable toilets in high-use areas and the hiring of 19 assistant forest rangers. The state is […]
Read MoreDEC Urges Boaters To Stop Spread of Invasive Species
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, Dry” their equipment before entering lakes and waterways this summer. More than 220 boat launches statewide will have inspection stewards on site beginning Memorial Day weekend to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. State officials say invasive […]
Read MoreQueensbury Nordic Ski Team Honored at State Capitol
State Senator Dan Stec and Assemblyman Matt Simpson welcomed the Queensbury Varsity Boys Nordic Ski Team to the Capitol in Albany to honor the team’s state championship season. The team captured the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Nordic Ski Championship in February, marking Queensbury’s seventh state title in the sport. Queensbury senior […]
Read MoreSimpson Criticizes State Sanctuary Policies
Assemblyman Matt Simpson is speaking out against immigration-related provisions included in New York’s state budget, calling them an attack on local control and raising constitutional concerns. Simpson says the legislation limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities while imposing what he described as statewide sanctuary policies from Albany. The Adirondack-area Republican also […]
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