There’s only one kind of moose that I like.
DEC Warns Motorists to be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks
Motorists should be alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas at this time of year - a peak of moose activity - warns the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). I hit a [...]

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Today’s Press Republican reports:
Fatal Accident
Plattsburgh-based State Police reported one person died in a one-car accident at about 5:17 p.m. in the south-bound lane of Interstate 87 just north of Exit 34 in Keeseville.
Second Assistant Fire Chief David Perky of the Keeseville Fire Department confirmed one woman was killed in the accident and a two-month [...]

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Recent events on the Adirondack Northway have prompted much debate regarding personal vs. state responsibility on our public roadways. Joe posts pictures of the new signage leading to the system of roads involved in the James Kim tragedy. I propose we install one of these at every onramp entrance.

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Update 2/16/07: Our most recent accident on the Northway occurred on Wednesday, February 14th during the height of the largest storm of the year. This was well predicted. Again, the lack of cell phone coverage is being blamed for this death.
A recent accident on the Northway has the Orthodox Jewish community [...]

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As gruesome as the list may be, there are lessons to be learned from each incident. I’m guessing there were some fairly significant mining incidents. War doesn’t count, as that is not technically accidental.

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