A new role in park leadership
By Gwendolyn Craig
DEC staffers named as managers for Adirondack and Catskill forest preserves.
Gwendolyn Craig
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Tupper Lake’s star-gazing attraction aims to expand
By Gwendolyn Craig
Adirondack Sky Center makes plans to become major viewing destination
Opposition mounts against proposed RV park in Mayfield
By Gwendolyn Craig
Neighbors, entrepreneur clash over 300-lot project on Great Sacandaga Lake
APA sheds more light on solar
By Gwendolyn Craig
Lacking regulatory jurisdiction, the Adirondack Park Agency instead is considering becoming an adviser and host of public meetings on solar development.
Subdivisions and solar to come during APA Chairman Ernst’s debut
By Gwendolyn Craig
John Ernst will oversee a discussion on solar farms Thursday in the first meeting of the APA since he was appointed chairman.
Permits in the preserves
By Gwendolyn Craig
Do the experiences in the Catskills travel to the Adirondacks?
Dual hiker shuttle programs wrap up season
By Gwendolyn Craig
State and local officials see demand for High Peaks shuttles, despite low ridership this year
Early reviewers are sour on proposed Jay resort
By Gwendolyn Craig
In less than one week, the Adirondack Park Agency received 56 comments on a resort proposal in Jay. The majority, so far, are against it.
Embattled Adirondack Wildlife Refuge relocates its animals
By Gwendolyn Craig
The refuge has found new homes for its dozen animals regulated by the state, though a black bear died shortly after arriving at its new destination.
Developer proposes large resort on 350 acres near Whiteface Mountain
By Gwendolyn Craig
Miami developer proposes large Adirondack resort on 350 acres near Au Sable Forks, Whiteface Mountain