By Gwendolyn Craig The state attorney general’s office is seeking a more than $420,000 judgment against a former Hudson River retreat partner, who repeatedly ignored an Adirondack Park Agency consent order. Court filings indicate Jeffrey Lee … [Read more...] about State seeks $420,000 penalty from former Hudson River retreat partner
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Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision
By Gwendolyn Craig A former head of the Department of Environmental Conservation is appealing a state Supreme Court decision dismissing his lawsuit against a marina project on Lower Saranac Lake. Thomas Jorling, who lives on the lake and was … [Read more...] about Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision
In Long Lake, a deck dispute prompts landowner to push back
Found in violation, business owner protests Adirondack Park Agency's enforcement process By Gwendolyn Craig A Long Lake business owner will pay a fine and remove his deck after the Adirondack Park Agency ruled he had built it illegally. The … [Read more...] about In Long Lake, a deck dispute prompts landowner to push back
Violations and health complications temporarily shutter Adirondack Wildlife Refuge
By Gwendolyn Craig The future of Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Essex County is in question as its founders grapple with health concerns and a state order to re-home its animals. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said the refuge … [Read more...] about Violations and health complications temporarily shutter Adirondack Wildlife Refuge
Hochul could bring a ‘new day’ for Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation announcement on Tuesday had several Adirondack Park groups looking toward a future Hochul administration, rather than reflecting fondly on the past. The 56th governor of New York has been in … [Read more...] about Hochul could bring a ‘new day’ for Adirondacks
Upper Saranac Lake homeowners sue APA, new neighbors
By Gwendolyn Craig Paul Leinwand and Maria Cicarelli haven’t built their home yet, but their future neighbors are not rolling out the welcome mat on Upper Saranac Lake. Instead, they’ve delivered them a lawsuit. Homeowners in the Deerwood … [Read more...] about Upper Saranac Lake homeowners sue APA, new neighbors