Hochul signs bill for 9/11 death benefits to Adirondack officer’s widow
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 6, 2023
Legislation sponsored by Simpson, new environment committee ranker
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By Gwendolyn Craig
January 6, 2023
Legislation sponsored by Simpson, new environment committee ranker
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 25, 2022
Nearly 60% of New York voters authorized the state to borrow $4.2 billion for an environmental bond act, the first such act since 1996.
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 24, 2022
The beginning of 2022 ushered in a management turnover at the Adirondack Park Agency.
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 23, 2022
New York will be part of a national and international initiative to preserve 30% of its lands and waters by 2030.
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 23, 2022
The Explorer visited a few places outside the Adirondack Park to see what visitor management strategies are working.
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 22, 2022
The New York Prison Redevelopment Commission released its analysis and recommendations for two closed Adirondack Park prisons.
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 21, 2022
The APA has approved nine solar energy projects totaling 69 megawatts since the fall of 2020. Five of those projects were approved this year.
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 16, 2022
A portion of the Adirondack Rail Trail is opening for snowmobiling and other winter activities
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 16, 2022
The APA approved plans for an RV campground on Great Sacandaga Lake in the Town of Mayfield, though it brought up jurisdictional questions.
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 13, 2022
A new ADI director could come next month