Company looks to transform old KOA campground into glamping destination
By Gwendolyn Craig
Terramor Outdoor Resort, a Maine glamping operation owned by Kampgrounds of America, is looking to open a location in the Adirondacks.
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Without an operator, Broadalbin beach closure seems indefinite
By Gwendolyn Craig
Plans to close and revegetate a popular Fulton County beach on Great Sacandaga Lake drew about three dozen people to a meeting with state officials.
Jay resort developer submits more info to APA
By Gwendolyn Craig
A developer of a proposed luxury resort in Jay has submitted new materials for his application to the Adirondack Park Agency.
Former NYS governor wants to rent you one of his Adirondack homes
By Gwendolyn Craig
Three of the cottages on the 300-acre farm in Essex would be short-term rentals, according to an application to the APA
Gardens, trails and visitor centers imagined for John Brown Farm
By Gwendolyn Craig
Commenters on plans for John Brown Farm offered an eclectic mix of visions for the historic site named for the abolitionist.
What happened to the APA’s $29M for new headquarters?
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Adirondack Park Agency is studying the feasibility of moving its headquarters to the historic Paul Smith’s Power and Light building at 3 Main St. in Saranac Lake.
Ethics commission weighs in on APA comment case
By Gwendolyn Craig
The top lawyer for New York’s Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government has weighed in on a former APA staff member’s stymied attempt at submitting comments.
DEC to host meeting on plan to close Broadalbin beach
By Gwendolyn Craig
The state’s plan to close the only public beach at the southern end of the Great Sacandaga Lake outraged dozens of commenters.
APA’s proposed comment policy changes draw criticism
By Gwendolyn Craig
The APA may scrap its public comments at the start of meetings and shorten the time required to review proposed policies.
20-megawatt battery installation proposed in Raquette Lake
By Gwendolyn Craig
Raquette Lake is gearing up to host a microgrid, a battery storage facility that could help service National Grid customers to Old Forge.