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Guest Commentary

John Brown’s farm and New York’s voter suppression history

This year we are celebrating New York state’s acquisition of the John Brown farm 125 years ago, and it is good that we are. But let us also recall a 200th anniversary linked to the farm — a connection that has particular importance this year as we witness a voter suppression spree around ...

Keeping up on civics education is important

Americans learned a lot about government — especially that once-obscure process of impeachment — in the past year. But over time we’ve lost ground when it comes to understanding and embracing our democracy’s basic values. That loss goes a long way to explaining our political ...

Celebrating female Adirondack nonprofit community leaders

Many people who follow Adirondack Foundation’s work are generous and committed to giving back. So, you have likely heard about the remarkable philanthropy of MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. The impact of her giving, unrestricted and targeted to the ...

Obstacles are meant to be broken

Being a disabled person in the Adirondack North Country is very challenging due to the lack of accessibility to some buildings, restaurants and local businesses. Getting around our North Country with not the greatest public transportation is a difficult as the wheelchair user I am. ...

Mayor, supervisor: Please wear masks in Lake Placid

Dear citizens of North Elba and Lake Placid: What a busy and beautiful summer it has been. In spite of the lack of our Canadian friends and neighbors — as well as our major event clientele including participants and fans of the Lake Placid Horse Shows, lacrosse, Ironman and marathons — ...