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New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars
A new 11.5-mile trail network in Shandaken Wild Forest offers mountain bikers banked turns, gradual descents, and a 3-mile downhill ride. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the network’s completion on Oct. 23. The agency hopes the trails will encourage year-round recreation and bring business to the Route 28 corridor. “Many visitors […] The post New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars appeared first on The Overlook .
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Voters Seek Relief as Fuel and Salt Costs Strain Town Budgets
Across the region, the high costs that frustrated voters on Election Day are complicating town budgets for 2027. Diesel costs about two-thirds more than it did a year ago, and road salt prices are climbing nearly as fast. Local governments need diesel to run highway trucks and ambulances, and salt to keep roads safe through […] The post Voters Seek Relief as Fuel and Salt Costs Strain Town Budgets appeared first on The Overlook .