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Spring is breathing new life into Hackensack Mountain in the southern Adirondacks

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

For months areas around Hackensack Mountain, a rocky ridge that rises up from the small town of Warrensburg, N.Y., have been blanketed with ice and snow, but things are coming back to life.

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New Yorkers react to former President Trump's indictment

Saturday, April 01, 2023

Residents in upstate New York react to news of former President Trump's indictment. He won several counties there in the last two elections.

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A beloved open mic event returns after a pandemic hiatus

Saturday, January 28, 2023

January Jams, a 4-hour-long open mic event in Upper Jay, N.Y., resumed this month after being suspended for the pandemic. Folks come from around the Adirondack region to attend.

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Curling is a highlight at the 2023 Winter World University Games

Friday, January 20, 2023

Top college athletes from around the world are in upstate New York this week to compete in the World University Games. Out of a dozen winter sports, curling is a top attraction for spectators.

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Encore: Warm weather in the Northeast is hurting businesses that count on snow

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Businesses in the Northeast that rely on winter recreation activities are having a bad year. Warm temperatures are keeping snowmobilers and skiers off the trails.

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Warm weather in the Northeast is hurting businesses that count on snow

Monday, January 09, 2023

Businesses in the Northeast that rely on winter recreation activities are having a bad year. Warm temperatures are keeping snowmobilers and skiers off the trails.

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A rural community in New York aims to turn vacant homes into affordable living spaces

Monday, October 10, 2022

The country's got a severe shortage of housing. Yet in many parts of the rural United States, houses sit abandoned and in need of repair.

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As summer comes to an end, one last swim in the Adirondacks

Thursday, September 01, 2022

As summer winds to a close, we'll take a last swim in a cool pond in New York's Adirondack Mountains.

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People in a town in New York's Adirondack Mountains are divided over abortion

Friday, May 06, 2022

The Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade is having ripple effects across the nation: folks rally in support of abortion rights or celebrate a potential victory for an unborn child.

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Americans react to how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could impact them

Saturday, February 26, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is on the minds of people in rural New York. Locals are worried about troop deployments and if gas and food prices will rise as a result of the conflict.

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'A deep depression after the Olympics.' The challenges facing athletes at home

Sunday, February 20, 2022

"Athletes post-Olympics or post-retirement need a lot of support, a lot of people reminding them of their worth beyond just their athletic achievements and results," says therapist Holly Brooks.

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The fight for equality in women's ski jumping is about more than ski suits

Thursday, February 03, 2022

The sport's governing body has gotten rid of a rule that required hip-enhancing panels on women's ski suits. Ski jumpers still want to see better pay and more opportunities to compete.

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Vaccination Rates Have Stalled In Places Like Upstate New York

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

In upstate New York, the COVID-19 vaccination rate has stalled around 50%. There's now a sharp divide between vaccinated people and those who've declined.

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Biden Wants To Increase Rural Access To High-Speed Internet

Thursday, April 08, 2021

The federal government is pumping billions into boosting broadband access. Because official maps of who has high-speed Internet are inaccurate, rural counties are taking matters into their own hands.

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Transgender Woman Finds Acceptance Working As A Forest Ranger

Monday, February 22, 2021

At a time when transgender men and women are becoming far more visible in many professions, one trans woman describes coming out while working as a forest ranger in rural upstate New York.

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N.Y. Rep. Stefanik Among GOP Lawmakers Aiming To Block Election Results

Tuesday, January 05, 2021

Voters in a conservative, rural district in New York react to Rep. Elise Stefanik's plan to object to President-elect Biden's victory. Congress is to certify the results on Wednesday.

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With Races Canceled, Runners Take To The Trails To Set Records

Thursday, October 01, 2020

Shut out of more traditional competition, runners hit the trails in a quest to set Fastest Known Records.

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40 Years Later, The Olympics Still Leave A Legacy On Lake Placid, N.Y.

Friday, February 28, 2020

The tiny town of Lake Placid, N.Y. hosted the Winter Olympics 40 years ago. Now, while millions of people visit to relive the glory, the renewed attention comes with a cost.

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Holocaust Survivor Returning To Auschwitz: 'It's Like Going To The Family Cemetery'

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Vladimir Munk left Auschwitz 75 years ago after the concentration camp was liberated by Soviet soldiers. Now, for the first time, he's going back to a place he calls a burial ground for his family.

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High Flooding On Lake Ontario And St. Lawrence River

Saturday, June 15, 2019

The U.S. and Canada are under pressure to show a water control plan for the area along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River didn't actually make flooding worse.

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