Paddlers envision ‘hydraulic jump’ on Saranac River
By Phil Brown
The advocacy group AdkAction and two local paddlers, Tyler Merriam and Scott McKim, have asked the state for $404,000 in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds.
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Conservation groups reject proposed APA board slate
By James Odato
Cuomo’s picks for the agency, while fine as individuals, did not make up a team with the credentials to forge strong stewardship of the Adirondacks, environmental groups said.
Caroga wins grant to decontaminate boats
By Sara Ruberg
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 14 the state would award $2.8 million to projects for research, lake management plans and terrestrial and aquatic invasive species prevention in 11 different regions.
Founding Adirondack Council director dies
By James Odato
Tributes to Gary Randorf on Wednesday focused on his deliberate, modest and agreeable style while advocating for protections to the forest preserve and wilderness that he photographed for decades.
Rangers rescue hikers in Tupper, Newcomb and Caroga
On June 15 at 1:24 a.m., Central Dispatch received a call from Tupper Lake Police requesting assistance in locating a 62-year-old male last seen at his residence on June 12.
Three Champion paddling trips
Adirondack paddlers have had much to celebrate in recent years as the state’s acquisition of former Finch, Pruyn lands has opened up spectacular waterways to the public, including Boreas Ponds and the Essex Chain Lakes. But another land deal two decades ago did as much, perhaps more, for canoeists and kayakers.
Roadside ticketing starts with big weekend
The state created the new regulations due to congested shoulders creating safety hazards for bicyclists and pedestrians forced into vehicle lanes. In past hiking seasons, hundreds of cars lined the shoulders of Route 73.
Big Tupper resort on hold after legal and tax debts
By James Odato
“We’ll figure something out, either a partnership or a sale,” ownership leader Michael Foxman said. “It’s a pause, if you will.”
Town laments lack of input on Van Ho lodge plans
By Sara Ruberg
North Elba was not included in decisions made on the Mount Van Hoevenberg project up to this point, according to several board members.
Forestry workshops will focus on declining birds
Audubon New York, Audubon Vermont and forestry experts from both states will educate attendees on declining bird populations and what can be done to help them.