I’m so excited to officially join the team @ProtectAdkPark!! I look forward to working with other environmental orgs, local governments, and state officials on Adirondacks advocacy for current & future generations!
We're incredibly pleased to announce that Claudia Braymer @CKBraymer, environmental attorney and local elected official, and our longtime partner, is joining Protect the Adirondacks as our new Deputy Director, starting today: https://t.co/jETjr4reNw
PROTECT's Annual Meeting focused on an "Exploration of Forever Wild" and our legal victory to uphold Forest Preserve constitutional protections. Speakers included Christopher Amato, Claudia Braymer @CKBraymer, John Caffry, and Phil Terrie: https://t.co/VGCwD9QxTO
The Norwegian islands of Svalbard are warming twice as fast as the rest of the Arctic. Groundwater springs that pop up following glacial retreat on Svalbard are emitting methane previously trapped under glaciers and permafrost, new research says.
https://t.co/7jgZWkso5b
Head over to East Field tomorrow! Anyone 18 and under can get a FREE meal every weekday through Aug. 18th at the pavilion. Sandwich, salad, and fruit Monday through Friday, and on Wednesdays, it's a hot lunch. Be sure to stop by at noon - it is *not* grab-and-go this year.
Extreme flooding hit the North Country this week, at the same time that floods were seen in countries around the world. Climate scientists say these events are getting more severe because of climate change.
Read the story at https://t.co/Uf0dIkR3ZE
Environmentalists and animal activists and even some hunters are counting on @GovKathyHochul to sign this bill into law to ban wildlife killing contests!
The Governor’s signature will officially outlaw these brutal killing competitions within the Empire State's borders per ESPN @1045TheTeam@GovKathyHochul Set to Ban These Controversial Wildlife ‘Contests’ in New York
https://t.co/oK2fZ0BQZW
Yesterday's storms, with heavy rain and flash flooding, washed out tracks along the Hudson Line north of Croton-Harmon and on the Wassaic Branch.
Our crews are continuing to evaluate the damage and are working to clear the tracks.
Please stay safe and monitor https://t.co/WDXkuZqlFL and our TrainTime app for service updates.
Protect the Adirondacks 2023 annual meeting is set for Saturday, July 22nd, at the Visitor Interpretive Center in Newcomb. The annual membership meeting is a great way to catch up on the work of Protect the Adirondacks and meet the Board and staff. More: https://t.co/qpzt9iAZDN
Amtrak service has been temporarily suspended between New York City and Albany due to severe weather on the Metro-North Railroad,. https://t.co/Y48LkyOdRe
*** Please note the change with tonight's festivities ***
The Glens Falls Symphony's July 3rd Concert has been moved to the Cool Insuring Arena....
The Fireworks remain scheduled for Crandall Park at approximately 915pm.... weather depending....
Third female resigning from the Warren County Board of Supervisors in a matter of a few months, along with my decision not to run for re-election (& Supervisor Tara Gaston not running again). Coincidence? I think not. We have work to do to support women in local government.
The State legislature has passed a bill that would end senseless slaughter caused by #wildlife killing contests. The bill’s endorsement by @GovKathyHochul would make #NY the 9th state to pass this type of legislation. https://t.co/uZgMhX3w35
@yscrugby@RugbyCoachJess@Womensrugbycoa2 Agree with the No thank you stance, as a coach and player. One thing, among many, that I love about rugby is that everyone plays according to the same laws, with the same ball and on the same pitch. Respect the game and the players the same.
Contests for taking or hunting white-tailed deer, turkey and bear are exempted, which are already regulated by season and bag limits, as are special dog training areas or field trials or similar canine performance events. https://t.co/zM8Ij5bgcD
Ch. 6 / WRGB visited the Glens Falls Fire Department mid-day.... and, spoke with Captain Bascue about the Department's new ambulance that was bought through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding via Warren County and the City of Glens Falls.
Look for Ashley Dagger's report....