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Board members of the Adirondack Park Agency sit at a table

Hochul advances 2 new APA board picks: Scientist, environmental lawyer

By Zachary Matson

Appointment slate includes new terms for current Adirondack Park Agency board members

An inside look into Stillwater Dam

By Zachary Matson

Saranac Lake-based company takes over operations of Stillwater Dam powerhouse, which generates electricity from flows out of Stillwater Reservoir

aerial shot of the whitney estate

Whitney buyer says New York shut out of Adirondack Park land deal

By James Odato

Texas developer under contract to buy Whitney estate says he's open to exploring easement opportunities

Mount Jo offers views of the High Peaks Wilderness. Photo by Tim Rowland

Damaged boats leave Adirondack campers calling for help

By Adirondack Explorer

Two separate incidents involve stranded boaters

Man carries canoe

Looking for azaleas on the Oswegatchie

By Tom French

West Branch Oswegatchie River trip falls short on blooms and long on views

aerial view of whitney park

Texas developer poised to purchase historic Whitney estate in the Adirondacks

By James Odato

Luxury resort planned for Adirondacks' pristine Whitney Park

Adirondack tourism group works to make parks more accessible

By David Escobar

Disability advocates assess Saranac Lake’s village park infrastructure to identify needed upgrades

image of a laptop closing

Adirondack high-speed internet plans halted by Washington

By Tim Rowland

Satellite push takes lead in conversations around connectivity issues in rural communities

sunny day with green grass at old forge pond's public boat launch

Webb board relaxes Old Forge Pond boat parking rules, increases fines

By Jamie Organski

New law allows limited overnight boating in summer months

John Ernst

Park Agency chair John Ernst to retire in June

By Zachary Matson

After nearly 10 years on APA board, John Ernst to retire after June agency meeting

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