Saturday, April 2, 2022

This month in Almanack history: Top stories from past Aprils

Adirondack carouselHere’s a look back at top stories from Aprils in past years:

In 2020: Additional clarification of the “NY PAUSE” definition of “non-essential” businesses has resulted in the shuttering of boat launches, marinas and golf courses across the state. READ MORE

Also from 2020: Introverts unite! (From a distance). Tim Rowland comments on how introverts are reacting to social distancing. READ MORE

From 2019: Protect State Lands From ATV Misuse. Commentary from Kevin Chlad: A coalition of conservation organizations released a statement and a report last week calling on the State Legislature to address the misuse of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on public lands and protect public safety, water quality and wildlife in the Adirondack Park. READ MORE

From 2018: Commentary: Make Adirondack Railroads A Priority READ MORE

5 years ago: Dan Plumley: EPA Cuts, Deregulation Imperil the Adirondack Park READ MORE

10 years ago: Building an Adirondack carousel. Sandra Hildreth on the historic “barn raising” of the Adirondack carousel in Saranac Lake. READ MORE

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Melissa is a journalist with experience as a reporter and editor with the Burlington Free Press, Ithaca Journal and Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. She worked as a communications specialist for the Adirondack North Country Association and is currently digital editor for Adirondack Explorer, overseeing both the Explorer's website and its community forum the Adirondack Almanack. She enjoys hiking, camping and other outdoors activities, and spending time with her husband, their twin daughters, and rescue animals -- two dogs and two cats.




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