The 5,344-foot Mount Marcy, the tallest mountain in New York, continues to be a big draw for hikers during the pandemic. On Saturday, July 18, Explorer multimedia reporter Mike Lynch hiked the mountain, documenting the scene along the way. The photo … [Read more...] about High Peaks crowds compound problems in a tight budget year
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Inspectors block new Lake George invaders as boat numbers swell
A Lake George Park Commission staff member checks a boat for invasive species in May at the Million Dollar Beach station in Lake George. Photo by Gwendolyn Craig By Gwendolyn Craig The coronavirus pandemic is not keeping boaters or invasive … [Read more...] about Inspectors block new Lake George invaders as boat numbers swell
Emerald ash borer documented for first time in Adirondacks
The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect, has been documented for the first time in the Adirondack Park. By Gwendolyn Craig State officials confirmed Tuesday night that emerald ash borer has infested some trees in the Town of Chester. The … [Read more...] about Emerald ash borer documented for first time in Adirondacks
Cuomo: Mother Nature Bond Act is postponed
Gov. Andrew Cuomo presents the state budget plan in January 2020 in Albany. Photo by Gwendolyn Craig By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pulled the $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act from the November ballot, he told reporters … [Read more...] about Cuomo: Mother Nature Bond Act is postponed
Betty Little appointed to ORDA board
Little on the Senate floor in Jan 2020, by Gwendolyn Craig By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed state Sen. Betty Little to the Olympic Regional Development Authority. The state Senate confirmed her position on Thursday. Little, … [Read more...] about Betty Little appointed to ORDA board
State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
A boat steward at the Adirondacks Welcome Center off of Exit 18 on the Northway washes a boat in June in Queensbury. Photo by Gwendolyn Craig By Gwendolyn Craig The state Comptroller issued an audit on Thursday showing the Department of … [Read more...] about State comptroller: DEC must improve invasive species control
