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That time the Mohawks invaded the Adirondack Park
Lou Grumet recounts his time in the 1970s negotiating with Mohawk Indians who took over 612 acres of state land.
The case of the haunted house (seriously)
Albany Law School's Pat Reyhan has a spooky story about a haunted house in a groundbreaking lawsuit from 30 years ago.
Finding economic opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities
Assemblyman Chris Burdick discusses a recent hearing about economic opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.
Youth smoking hits all-time low level in New York
State officials outline the rate of teen smoking and how the levels got to the lowest point in recorded history.
New York’s uneven history of COVID-19 data transparency
Gov. Kathy Hochul has launched a centralized website with easily digestible pandemic information for the public.
Scholarly work weighs net effect of upstate refugees
Scott Fein, editor in chief of "Immigration: Key to the Future," discusses the positive effect of refugees in upstate.
Long-standing leadership void filled at Adirondack Park Agency
Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwen Craig explains the ramifications of personnel change at Adirondack oversight panel.
Hemp regulations ‘probably’ up next for Cannabis Control Board
Cannabis Control Board member Jen Metzger expects state regulators to turn their attention to hemp.
IDAs want continued role in economic development landscape
New York State Economic Development Council’s Ryan Silva discusses the role of Industrial Development Agencies.
