David Escobar

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Reporter at Adirondack Explorer

Reporter at North Country Public Radio (NCPR)

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Celebrating civil rights and freedom on John Brown Day

6 days ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Escobar

A North Country organization is hosting its annual birthday celebration for John Brown on Saturday. The famous abolitionist spent the later years of his life in the Adirondacks. He was executed in 1859 in Virginia, but his body was buried at his Adirondack home, now the John Brown Farm State Historic Site just outside the village of Lake Placid. Ceremonies for John Brown Day 2025 kick off at 2 p.m. Full event details can be found on the John Brown Lives! website.
What we heard: Recapping NCPR and ADK Explorer's listening sessions

1 week ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Escobar

David EscobarWhat we heard: Recapping NCPR and ADK Explorer's listening sessionsThis spring, North Country Public Radio and the Adirondack Explorer hosted a series of community listening sessions across the Adirondack Park. At each stop, locals gathered to talk about the region’s diversity, or lack thereof, and what it might take to create a more inclusive region.
Listening to the Adirondacks

2 weeks ago | adirondackexplorer.org | David Escobar

Residents reflect on belonging, bias and what it means to feel welcome at recent listening sessionsBy David EscobarThis spring, North Country Public Radio and the Adirondack Explorer hosted a series of community listening sessions across the Adirondack Park. At each stop, locals gathered to talk about the region’s diversity, or lack thereof, and what it might take to create a more inclusive region.
As its population ages, Johnsburg turns to senior residents for solutions

2 weeks ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Escobar

The town of Johnsburg is taking a proactive step toward meeting the needs of its aging population. Earlier this week, the town’s newly formed Senior Committee hosted its first-ever “Senior Day” workshop at the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek. The event brought together town officials, local leaders, and residents to brainstorm more effective ways to support older adults in the community. More than a quarter of Johnsburg’s residents are 65 or older.
A fight over a drag queen at the library nearly broke a small town

3 weeks ago | adirondackexplorer.org | David Escobar

How Lake Luzerne’s drag queen controversy sparked change, as the community works to heal divides from 2 years agoBy David EscobarWhen Lake Luzerne’s Rockwell Falls Public Library reopened its doors in March 2024, it had to reconcile with a series of events that shook this small Adirondack community to its core. Almost a year prior, a proposed drag queen story hour event at the rural library sparked protests, a violent incident at a board meeting and a bomb threat.
Rebuilding the Lake Luzerne library, two years after a drag story hour controversy shut its doors

3 weeks ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Escobar

David EscobarRebuilding the Lake Luzerne library, two years after a drag story hour controversy shut its doorsWalking into the Rockwell Falls Public Library today, it's difficult to imagine it ever shut down. Sunlight streams through tall windows overlooking a stretch of the Hudson River that bisects the neighboring communities of Hadley and Lake Luzerne. Elementary school kids tap away at computers, while a few older patrons flip through books on a couch.
Upstate NY woman draws on immigrant experience to diversify Adirondack trails

1 month ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Escobar

David EscobarUpstate NY woman draws on immigrant experience to diversify Adirondack trails Lucienne Nicholson grew up in the bustling capital of Haiti, but her fondest childhood memories were formed in the countryside, visiting her grandmother’s farm. She walked barefoot through orchards of coffee and cacao plants, immersed in the landscape. “Everything was so pure, so completely undisturbed by the human presence,” said Nicholson.
How can Adirondack communities be more welcoming to all? Let's talk about it!

1 month ago | adirondackexplorer.org | David Escobar

By Adirondack ExplorerIn June 2024, North Country Public Radio and Adirondack Explorer launched a multi-year project to explore who feels included in Adirondack communities, who is left out, and how the Adirondacks can be a more welcoming place for all. Starting March 25 in North Creek, the two media outlets are bringing that conversation to three towns spread across the region.
Winter Pride event creates LGBTQ meet up in the Adirondacks

2 months ago | adirondackexplorer.org | David Escobar

By David EscobarRainbow Pride flags were sprawled across the main lodge at Whiteface Mountain this past weekend as skiers in vibrant gear clomped through the crowded lounge, eager to hit the slopes. Among them was Paige Herbst, dressed in a teal and purple jacket and a colorful hat adorned with the phrase “Outside Pride.”“We’re here, we’re queer, and ready to ski!” she said, with a chuckle. Herbst was among dozens of attendees at the inaugural Adirondack Winter Pride weekend.
Hitting the slopes at inaugural winter Pride celebration at Whiteface

2 months ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | David Escobar

David EscobarHitting the slopes at inaugural winter Pride celebration at WhitefaceRainbow Pride flags were sprawled across the main lodge at Whiteface Mountain this past weekend as skiers in vibrant gear clomped through the crowded lounge, eager to hit the slopes. Among them was Paige Herbst, dressed in a teal and purple jacket and a colorful hat adorned with the phrase “Outside Pride.” “We're here, we're queer, and ready to ski!” she said, with a chuckle.