Title hangup complicates Frontier Town progress
By Gwendolyn Craig
The discovery of centuries-old foreclosure and bankruptcy cases is complicating the state’s plan for the Frontier Town campground.
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Inspector General has questions for Adirondack Park Agency
By Gwendolyn Craig
The New York Inspector General’s Office dispatched agents to the Adirondack Park Agency last week, but it is unclear for what purpose.
Conservation groups: State is falling short on goals
By Gwendolyn Craig
A lag in state land acquisition has some pressing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration over meeting conservation goals.
30-by-30: What counts as protected land?
By Gwendolyn Craig
New York state agencies working on draft plan for tallying acres toward conservation goal
DEC Commissioner Seggos announces departure
By Gwendolyn Craig
Basil Seggos, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, announced on Wednesday he will step down from his post this spring.
Follensby Pond land deal: What we know so far
By Gwendolyn Craig
Follensby Pond is a rare combination of being culturally and scientifically significant
Hiking reservation pilot wraps, what’s next?
By Gwendolyn Craig
An experimental reservation system at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve is over. The state is not yet saying whether it will become permanent.
Debar Pond Lodge’s future remains uncertain
By Gwendolyn Craig
Legislators abandoned a constitutional amendment that would have saved Debar Pond Lodge in the town of Duane.
Nature Conservancy, state reach Follensby compromise
By Gwendolyn Craig
Pristine acreage in Adirondacks will be opening for limited research, public use
Lawmakers double down on clean water funding
By Gwendolyn Craig
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle shared frustrations with the governor’s $250 million clean water cut.