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Gwendolyn Craig

Gwen is an award-winning journalist covering environmental policy for the Explorer since January 2020. She is a member of the Legislative Correspondents Association of New York. Gwen has worked at various news outlets since 2015. She has a master's degree in journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Contact her at (518) 524-2902 or [email protected]. utm_source=explorer&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=author_bi">Sign up for Gwen’s newsletter here.

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DEC pauses test of longer stays at campgrounds

By Gwendolyn Craig

State agencies finalize plans for Rollins Pond, Golden Beach campgrounds

Olympic facilities funding questioned in budget talks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Protect the Adirondacks is questioning Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $82.5 million investment into Olympic facilities.

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Trash hauling payments included in governor’s budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

Contract and payment issues continue around trash subsidies for Essex and Hamilton counties

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DEC seeks public’s input on Great Camp Santanoni access

By Gwendolyn Craig

Access to Great Camp Santanoni has been a “big disappointment” to some people with disabilities, but the DEC is working to rectify that. 

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Ups and downs for Adirondacks in Hochul’s budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

The details emerged in budget bills filed late Tuesday following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s presentation of her $233 billion “balanced” budget.

Hochul releases $233B proposed state budget

By Gwendolyn Craig

State spending up $4 billion from what Hochul proposed last year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers her 2024 State of the State address in Albany.

How Hochul’s 2024 vision could impact the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

The governor proposed initiatives that could impact Adirondack Park communities including repurposing closed state prisons for housing. 

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Hochul signs Birds and Bees Protection Act

By Gwendolyn Craig

Compromises made for farms

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What’s on the legislative agenda?

By Gwendolyn Craig

State legislators will return to Albany on Jan. 3 with a slate of Adirondack Park-related initiatives jockeying for attention and funds.

The sign outside the Adirondack Park Agency headquarters in Ray Brook

2023 Explored: Adirondack Park Agency 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA made news for many of its policy decisions, court cases, as well as its plans for $29 million in state funds for a new headquarters. 

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