Press Releases
Monday, April 22, 2024
New York officially has a state budget, and many of the programs that the Adirondack Council advocated for were given funding in the final budget. Learn more about which Adirondack priorities were backed by the legislature and governor.
Friday, March 15, 2024
The state Senate and Assembly proposed restoring funding to numerous Adirondack programs after Gov. Kathy Hochul left those items out of her budget proposal.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Essex Farm Institute's annual Micro-grants application is now open for 2024! Applications are now being accepted until April 1, 2024.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Adirondack Council today congratulated The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for developing...
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Biden-Harris administration’s decision to tighten the nation’s emissions standards...
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Council Challenges State to Fund Safer, Affordable, More Climate-Friendly New York
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Community-based celebrations provide safe, exciting viewing experiences
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Governor Kathy Hochul left several Adirondack programs out of her budget proposal for the state. Despite a few bright spots for the Park, the governor is proposing cuts to programs...
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Janine Scherline of Peru, NY will join the Adirondack Council staff as Director of Development in mid-January, the organization announced today. At the same time, Elizabeth Rogers of Willsboro will join the Council’s staff as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement.
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address this week showed encouraging signs that state initiatives will help the communities and wilderness of the Adirondack Park.