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Moriah Shock: Not your standard prison

By Contributing Writer

Moriah Shock is a far cry from your standard prison, writes the longtime town supervisor Tom Scozzafava.

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Adirondack prison labor: The hidden role of incarcerated workers in conservation

By Contributing Writer

Contributions of those in the corrections system deserve recognition

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The future of Follensby: Limited access

By Contributing Writer

How well can the state manage and monitor public parking, access and camping?

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When housing issues hit home

By Jamie Organski

I was reporting on the short-term rental boom in Old Forge, when my family was forced to move from our rental home of 4 years

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Communities need to take steps in regulating short-term rentals

By Contributing Writer

Drawing revenue from a home by way of short-term rentals creates a business use.

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Short-term rental laws discriminate against certain property owners

By Contributing Writer

Every person that rents short-term is still the sole property owner. Putting restrictions on certain homes is unjust.

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Now’s the right time for permits

By Adirondack Explorer

I’ve had the opportunity to travel through numerous wilderness areas around the world and many of them required permits.

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Regulators & Rebels pt 9: Reimagine the APA

By Adirondack Explorer

With the lessons learned in this grand historical experiment, and some experience, wisdom, and insight, how do we refocus on the promise and vision of the APA Act?

Plenty still to decide after High Peaks advisory report

By Adirondack Explorer

Although the High Peaks Advisory Group found points of consensus and made progress on managing use, there's much left to decided.

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Front country is key to protecting High Peaks

By Adirondack Explorer

Shuttles, hiker education and other front-country management tools will help protect the High Peaks backcountry and hiking experiences.

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