While a lot of “breaking news” stories tend to be short-lived in the minds of readers, the ongoing news around Whitney Park dominated headlines this year. And for good reason: The 36,600 acre estate is one of the last remaining large private inholdings in... See more
In the five years before the iron mine closed for good in 1930, miners hauled 400,000 tons of the world’s finest ore out of Barton Hill. When they left to mine in other Adirondack mountains nearby, Barton Hill’s gutted innards went quiet, got dark and fil... See more
- My 50-year-old brother with Down syndrome moved in with me and my husband this year.
- Mark and I became very close, especially after our parents' divorce.
- After dropping off my daughter for college, I focused on signing up my brother for classes.
The... See more
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, who represents New York’s 21st Congressional District, announced Friday morning her campaign for New York governor.
The Republican congresswoman is challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul, calling Hochul “the worst governor in America” in ... See more
Remember “ Snakes on a Plane ,” the 2006 thriller film? While not nearly as dramatic, real-life snake activity has been popping up around the Champlain Valley this summer.
Timber rattlesnakes are rare in the Adirondack region, found in rocky outcroppings ... See more
