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Good morning, !đź“ŤCrown Pointđź“· Shyra Allen
07/28/2025

Good morning, !
đź“ŤCrown Point
đź“· Shyra Allen

Good morning, !đź“Ť South Pond, Long Lake đź“· Jerry Krasnick
07/27/2025

Good morning, !
đź“Ť South Pond, Long Lake
đź“· Jerry Krasnick

Good morning, !đź“Ť The View from Rondaxeđź“· Brandon Pugh
07/26/2025

Good morning, !
đź“Ť The View from Rondaxe
đź“· Brandon Pugh

Good morning, !📍 Franklin Falls Flow with Whiteface in the background, Bloomingdale📷 Joëlle Cutrona-Buzzard
07/25/2025

Good morning, !
đź“Ť Franklin Falls Flow with Whiteface in the background, Bloomingdale
📷 Joëlle Cutrona-Buzzard

Good morning, !đź“Ť Keene, New Yorkđź“· John Bulmer Photography | johnbulmer
07/24/2025

Good morning, !
đź“Ť Keene, New York
đź“· John Bulmer Photography | johnbulmer

State Police Presence on Northway Linked to Ongoing InvestigationLAKE GEORGE, NY (July 23, 2025) — The New York State Po...
07/23/2025

State Police Presence on Northway Linked to Ongoing Investigation

LAKE GEORGE, NY (July 23, 2025) — The New York State Police are advising motorists of a significant law enforcement presence along a stretch of the I-87 Northway as part of an ongoing investigation.

The advisory covers the area between Exit 28 (North Schroon Lake: US 9, NY 74 to Ticonderoga) and Exit 20 (Fort Ann, Queensbury, Lake George, NY 149 & US 9). While details of the investigation have not been released, authorities have confirmed that there is no current threat to public safety.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible. Those who must travel through the affected stretch are urged to remain alert and use caution, as troopers and investigators will be operating throughout the corridor.

State Police have not indicated how long the increased presence will continue. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Forest Rangers Respond to Multiple Wilderness Incidents Across the Adirondacks, Including Search for Missing ChildADIRON...
07/23/2025

Forest Rangers Respond to Multiple Wilderness Incidents Across the Adirondacks, Including Search for Missing Child

ADIRONDACK PARK, NY — New York State Forest Rangers have had a demanding stretch of missions across the Adirondacks in recent weeks, ranging from rescues and lost hiker searches to a heartbreaking recovery involving a missing child in Ticonderoga.

Mount Marcy Search Ends Safely

In the Town of Keene, Essex County, a 22-year-old hiker from Pennsylvania was reported missing on June 20 after his brother lost contact with him the night before. The hiker had last been seen near the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak.

Forest Rangers launched an overnight search after receiving the call at 5:03 p.m. from Ray Brook Dispatch. At 6:35 a.m. the next morning, Assistant Forest Ranger Vaughn located the missing hiker alive and well in a lean-to. No injuries were reported.

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Elderly Hiker Rescued After Fall in Franklin County

On July 17, at approximately 1:25 p.m., an elderly hiker from Saranac Lake fell down an embankment in the Town of Brighton, Franklin County, and was unable to walk out on their own. The 92-year-old was reported to Ray Brook Dispatch, prompting a coordinated response from Forest Rangers Adams and H. Praczkajlo, along with the Paul Smiths-Gabriels and Saranac Lake Fire Departments.

Crews assisted the hiker down to the Black Pond trailhead, where Saranac Lake Rescue transported them to the hospital. All personnel were clear from the scene by 2:10 p.m.

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Lost Hiker Located After Night in the Woods

Later that same day, July 17, Forest Rangers responded to another backcountry incident—this time in the Town of Newcomb, Essex County. At 5:40 p.m., Rangers Ordway, Quinones, and Sabo were dispatched to locate a 73-year-old hiker who was lost and unprepared near Bradley Pond.

Blowdown along the trail complicated access, requiring Rangers to clear a path. They reached the hiker at 10:39 p.m., provided food, water, and warmth, and eventually assisted the individual back to the trailhead. Resources were clear at 5:25 a.m. the next morning.

The DEC reminds hikers to pack adequate food and water and prepare for changing conditions, especially in remote areas. Simple preparations can prevent dehydration and help ensure a safe return.

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Tragic Outcome in Ticonderoga Search

The most sobering incident came on July 20 in the Town of Ticonderoga, where New York State Police requested Forest Ranger assistance in the search for a missing nine-year-old girl initially reported as abducted from a rest area near Exit 22 of the Northway.

Ray Brook Dispatch received the call that morning, and roughly 30 Forest Rangers and Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) joined the multi-agency search. At 2 p.m., the investigation led a Ranger-led team of ECOs to a nearby pond, where the child was found deceased.

Following further investigation, New York State Police determined that no abduction had occurred. The girl’s father was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

Three Hikers Rescued After Following Unauthorized Trail Markings on Black Bear MountainINLET, NY — A group of three hike...
07/23/2025

Three Hikers Rescued After Following Unauthorized Trail Markings on Black Bear Mountain

INLET, NY — A group of three hikers from Pennsylvania was safely located and escorted back to safety after veering off-trail on Black Bear Mountain in the Town of Inlet, Hamilton County, on the afternoon of July 16.

The group, consisting of a 44-year-old adult and two teenagers, became disoriented after reportedly following blue paint markings on trees, which led them away from the designated trail. The call for help was initially received by Herkimer County and transferred to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Forest Rangers Miller and Nahor responded to the provided coordinates and located the hikers in good condition. After confirming they were uninjured, Rangers assisted the group back to their vehicle. All personnel were clear from the scene by 4:30 p.m.

Officials later noted that the blue paint markings were not part of the official trail system. “It is illegal to add paint or unauthorized markers to a trail,” a DEC spokesperson stated. “Doing so can mislead hikers and put people at risk. Those responsible could face misdemeanor-level charges if caught.”

Hikers are reminded to use updated trail maps, follow marked routes, and avoid relying on unofficial markings. Anyone with information about unauthorized trail alterations is encouraged to contact local authorities.

đź“· NYSDEC

Good morning, !đź“Ť A view of the new slides on Colden from the summit of Algonquinđź“· Jennifer Wade
07/23/2025

Good morning, !
đź“Ť A view of the new slides on Colden from the summit of Algonquin
đź“· Jennifer Wade

07/22/2025

Please don’t submit tips to media organizations. Anyone with information is urged to contact State Police at 518-873-2750 or [email protected].

New York State Police Seek Public’s Help in Homicide Investigation(Lake George, NY — July 22, 2025) — As part of the ong...
07/22/2025

New York State Police Seek Public’s Help in Homicide Investigation

(Lake George, NY — July 22, 2025) — As part of the ongoing homicide investigation involving Melina Frattolin, the New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in gathering additional video footage or eyewitness accounts related to the suspect’s vehicle.

Investigators are seeking information about a 2024 gray Toyota Prius believed to have been driven by Luciano Frattolin between July 11 and July 19, 2025. Authorities are especially focused on sightings along Interstate 87 (Northway) between Exits 28 (North Schroon Lake/Ticonderoga) and Exit 20 (Fort Ann/Queensbury/Lake George) during the evening hours of Saturday, July 19.

Photos of the actual vehicle have been released in hopes that members of the public who may have seen the car, or have dashcam footage from that corridor, will come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact State Police at 518-873-2750 or email [email protected].

Police ask the public and media outlets to share this information widely.

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