search and rescue

New questions about toxic chemicals at Ground Zero and their links to cancer and other illnesses are emerging as the family of a Central New York State Police sergeant remembers his life, service, battle with cancer and the legacy he left behind.

The number of search and rescues in the Adirondacks is down 27% since last summer, but there are also fewer rangers patrolling the park, and 2021 is still outpacing 2019 in the number of search and rescues in the Adirondacks.