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DEC sets dates for licensed guide exams

New York news

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced upcoming dates for the New York state licensed guide exam. Licensed guides offer services for hire, including directing, instructing, or aiding another individual in camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, ...

Catskills Fire Tower Challenge adds 2 towers

New York news

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in the Catskill Park. Launched in 2019, the Challenge has drawn participants ...

Hochul wants to update state laws on drones

New York news

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose a plan to update the state’s laws on drones, aligning New York with new federal regulations and opening up opportunities for the drone manufacturing industry. As part of her 2026 State of the State agenda, Hochul is proposing a three-pronged ...

Hundreds join silent march in Saranac Lake on Sunday

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — Around 250 people gathered here on Sunday as part of the nationwide “ICE Out For Good” gatherings to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis last week. Between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, it was the fourth local protest of the week, according ...

‘Thanks,’ from Korea

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — An Albany County man is reaching out to local Korean War veterans — or their families — in an effort to get more veterans who served with the military in the Korean Peninsula between 1950 and 1955 awarded medals from the South Korean government. Tom Mullins, a veterans ...