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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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Andrea Hogan

Andrea Hogan resigns from Adirondack Park Agency

By Gwendolyn Craig

Andrea Hogan, an Adirondack Park Agency commissioner, resigned from her post on Friday, according to spokesman Keith McKeever.

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What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?

By Gwendolyn Craig

A free hiker shuttle on state Route 73 through the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks did not transport as many hikers as some would have liked.

Adirondack Diversity Initiative hires new director

By Gwendolyn Craig

Tiffany Rea-Fisher is used to taking center stage as a dancer, choreographer and artistic director. Soon she will be in a new spotlight as the Adirondack Diversity Initiative’s director. 

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Johnsburg supervisor announces resignation from town, not APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Andrea Hogan announced she will resign as town supervisor of Johnsburg effective Feb. 17, a few months after taking a job in Maine.

Jenkins Mountain backcountry ski trails: A forest preserve model?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Paul Smith’s system opens to skiers

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Gov. Hochul boldfaces climate, housing in 2023 blueprint for New York

By Gwendolyn Craig

In the 2023 State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for increasing solar arrays; stimulating local residential development

Stephen Raymond, a former environmental conservation officer in the Adirondacks, died from 9/11-related cancers. Photo courtesy of Shari Raymond

Hochul signs bill for 9/11 death benefits to Adirondack officer’s widow

By Gwendolyn Craig

Legislation sponsored by Simpson, new environment committee ranker

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2022 Explored: New York’s environmental bond acts

By Gwendolyn Craig

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.

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2022 Explored: New leaders at the Adirondack Park Agency

By Gwendolyn Craig

The beginning of 2022 ushered in a management turnover at the Adirondack Park Agency.

Kathy Hochul

Hochul signs ambitious land and water conservation bill 

By Gwendolyn Craig

New York will be part of a national and international initiative to preserve 30% of its lands and waters by 2030.

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