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Good morning, !📍 Indian Head📷 Ryan Finn / wxmanfinn
10/04/2025

Good morning, !
📍 Indian Head
📷 Ryan Finn / wxmanfinn

Good morning, !📍 Auroras Over Paul Smiths 📷 Tommy Horn
10/03/2025

Good morning, !
📍 Auroras Over Paul Smiths
📷 Tommy Horn

Fall Foliage ReportWeek of October 1-7, 2025Beautiful peak fall colors are spreading across the Adirondacks and Catskill...
10/02/2025

Fall Foliage Report
Week of October 1-7, 2025

Beautiful peak fall colors are spreading across the Adirondacks and Catskills, with brilliant hues also appearing in parts of the Chautauqua-Allegheny and Finger Lakes regions this weekend, according to I Love NY observers.

Adirondacks
In Clinton County, foliage around Plattsburgh is about 45% changed, with yellow leaves and a few touches of red. Essex County is now the epicenter of color, with Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington reporting nearly 100% change and peak conditions. Hillsides are glowing with brilliant oranges and reds, though some spots are cresting past peak. In nearby Newcomb, color change is nearly complete with very bright reds and oranges mixed with yellow. Lake Placid is also near peak, showcasing blazing reds, crimsons, and bright orange. By contrast, Crown Point is showing 45% change with muted tones of yellow, orange, and brown, while Ticonderoga sits at 35% with average autumn shades and some bare branches.

Franklin County is moving rapidly toward peak, with Tupper Lake and Mt. Arab displaying up to 80% change and a rich palette of saffron, paprika, caramel, and vermilion tones. Saranac Lake is at 75%, glowing with red, orange, and yellow, while Malone is at peak with mostly muted oranges dotted by bright highlights.

Hamilton County foliage is nearly complete, with Benson slightly past peak at 100% change and Lake Pleasant at 95% showing golds, yellows, rust, and red. In Herkimer County, Old Forge is reporting 90% change with peak shades of yellow, orange, and red. St. Lawrence County is also at 100% in Wanakena, where orange, yellow, red, and maroon dominate. In Warren County, Queensbury is showing 50% transition, while Lake George remains at 25% with emerging yellow and orange.

Capital-Saratoga Region
Albany County is mid-transition, with Voorheesville showing 45% change at Thacher State Park, where yellows and oranges mix with scattered reds. Cohoes Falls is at 35–40% with muted russets and yellows. Fulton County is further along, with Stratford at 70% and a burst of bright reds among yellows and oranges. Northville on Great Sacandaga Lake is at 35%. Rensselaer County foliage ranges from 65% in East Nassau, with bright yellows and russet, to 45% in Troy, where many trees are already dropping leaves. Saratoga Springs is showing just 25% change, while Schenectady is mid-transition, with Rotterdam at 45% and Central Park at 25%.

Catskills
In Delaware County, Delhi is at peak with 100% change, while Colchester is at 90%. Greene County’s upper elevations, including Hunter, Windham, and Tannersville, are also at 90% with brilliant oranges and reds, though some locations may pass peak by the weekend. Sullivan County is between 50% and 65% depending on elevation, with Liberty showing especially bright reds and purples. In Ulster County, Belleayre Mountain is at peak with rustic colors throughout, though the highest elevations above 2,800 feet are already past peak.

Forest Rangers Respond to Multiple Rescues Across AdirondacksESSEX, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, and WARREN COUNTIES — New York S...
10/02/2025

Forest Rangers Respond to Multiple Rescues Across Adirondacks

ESSEX, FRANKLIN, HAMILTON, and WARREN COUNTIES — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers were called into action several times last week, assisting hikers and lost individuals across the Adirondack Park.

North Elba, Essex County — Sept. 26
At 4 p.m., State Police requested Ranger assistance after two juveniles ran off into the woods off River Road. Rangers Martin and Quinn tracked the pair, locating the 12- and 15-year-olds unharmed just after 6 p.m.

North Hudson, Essex County — Sept. 27
Shortly after midnight, Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from two hikers lost off-trail near the summit of Hough Mountain. Rangers Donegan and Nahor reached the 20- and 21-year-olds around 6:30 a.m., escorting them safely to the trailhead by 9:10 a.m.

That evening at 8 p.m., Rangers Lewis and Martin responded to Beck-Horn Mountain, where an 18-year-old hiker was reported vomiting at the summit. The teen was accompanied by another 18-year-old who was uninjured. Though well-prepared with headlamps, layers, and food, the pair needed assistance. Rangers reached them after midnight, providing electrolytes and food before guiding them back to the trailhead. Resources were clear at 1:52 a.m.

Indian Lake, Hamilton County — Sept. 27
At 11:45 a.m., dispatch received a report of a 61-year-old hiker with a possible dislocated shoulder just below the summit of Snowy Mountain. Rangers reached the subject by 1:45 p.m., assessed the injury, and escorted them to the trailhead, where Hamilton County EMS took over.

Johnsburg, Warren County — Sept. 28
At 1 p.m., the Warren County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance for a hiker lost on Crane Mountain. Ranger Donegan used cell phone coordinates to locate the 61-year-old from Sand Lake and guided them back to the trailhead by 2:30 p.m.

Harrietstown, Franklin County — Sept. 28
At 4:54 p.m., a hiker experiencing shortness of breath on the Ampersand Mountain trail prompted a rescue response. Rangers and paramedics reached the subject at 6 p.m., providing water and electrolytes before bringing them to the trailhead at 6:54 p.m. for transfer to EMS.

Keene, Essex County — Sept. 28
Late that night, a hiker near the summit of Upper Wolfjaw Mountain reported difficulty navigating down. Rangers Lewis and Martin reached the subject around 2 a.m. and guided them back to the Garden trailhead, clearing the incident by 5 a.m.

Safety Reminder

Forest Rangers note that temperatures at higher elevations can drop quickly, even in early fall, creating dangerous conditions for unprepared hikers. Visitors are urged to carry extra layers, food, water, navigation tools, and a light source, and to know their limits before setting out on Adirondack trails.

Good morning, !📷 Mount Jo📍 Fran Armitage
10/02/2025

Good morning, !
📷 Mount Jo
📍 Fran Armitage

Good morning, !📍 Owl’s Head Mountain. 📷 Fran Christian Armitage
10/01/2025

Good morning, !
📍 Owl’s Head Mountain.
📷 Fran Christian Armitage

Good morning, !📍 Catamount Mountain 📷 Fran Armitage
09/30/2025

Good morning, !
📍 Catamount Mountain
📷 Fran Armitage

Good morning, !📍Sacandaga📷 Holly Miller
09/29/2025

Good morning, !
📍Sacandaga
📷 Holly Miller

Good morning, Adirondacks!📍 Black Brook📷 Tommy Horn
09/28/2025

Good morning, Adirondacks!
📍 Black Brook
📷 Tommy Horn

Good morning, !📍 Whiteface 📷 Fran Armitage
09/27/2025

Good morning, !
📍 Whiteface
📷 Fran Armitage

BREAKING: Police Apprehend Homicide Suspect Anthony BechandPolice have apprehended Anthony Bechand, the 53-year-old man ...
09/26/2025

BREAKING: Police Apprehend Homicide Suspect Anthony Bechand

Police have apprehended Anthony Bechand, the 53-year-old man wanted in connection with the homicide of Amanda Rodriguez in Cohoes earlier this month.

Authorities confirmed that Bechand was taken into custody after being spotted walking along a roadway in northern New York. He had been the subject of a nearly two-week manhunt following the discovery of Rodriguez’s body inside a residence on Earl Lynn Court on September 14.

Law enforcement officials say Bechand is being held and more information will be released later this morning. A press conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the New York State Police barracks in Ray Brook.

Rodriguez, 41, was found deceased in her home, and investigators quickly identified Bechand as a suspect. The case has drawn significant attention across the Capital Region and beyond as police coordinated with multiple agencies during the search.

Updated 11 a.m.
New York State Police reported that around 7:30 a.m. Friday, troopers received calls about a suspicious person walking along State Route 86 near Paul Smith’s College. When troopers and Franklin County sheriff’s deputies responded, they located the individual and confirmed it was Bechand.

This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more details are released.

Good morning, !📍 Port Kent Sunrise 📷 Michelle Hetfield
09/26/2025

Good morning, !
📍 Port Kent Sunrise
📷 Michelle Hetfield

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