Campground expansion, ropes course, solar project, more up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Adirondack Park Agency is seeking public comments on a number of proposals including business expansions, a cell tower and more.
Gwendolyn Craig
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Attorney General and APA settle with Hudson River retreat owner, but compliance remains in question
By Gwendolyn Craig
The owner of the retreat formerly called "The Brampton" is paying $42,000 for violating Adirondack Park Agency rules.
Former APA board member Chad Dawson joins Adirondack Wild board
By Gwendolyn Craig
Chad Dawson, who resigned from the APA board last year, has a new role with Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve.
Blue skies to Blue Mountain
By Gwendolyn Craig
Towering, snow-white pines against a bluebird backdrop made it the perfect day for a hike up Blue Mountain.
Upper Saranac Marina project on hold while town updates zoning
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Town of Santa Clara has issued a moratorium on development while it upgrades zoning regulations, putting some marina plans on hold.
Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council
By Gwendolyn Craig
Cuomo's senior policy advisor for energy and the environment will be the Adirondack Council's vice president for conservation.
Man apologizes for painting blazes on Cascade trail
By Gwendolyn Craig
A Saratoga County man has admitted to painting blazes on the Cascade Mountain trail, so he could find his way back down the mountain.
New Hinckley Day Use Area campsites, amenities up for public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig
The APA is collecting public comments on proposed campsites, trails and other upgrades to the Hinckley Day Use Area in Herkimer County.
APA approves Inlet cell tower, but questions arise on tower policy
By Gwendolyn Craig
A Verizon Wireless cell tower will go up in Inlet, but some APA board members want to review the agency's tower policy.
Adirondack Diversity Initiative looks to double its budget
By Gwendolyn Craig
Executive director says more staff needed to support ADI's police reform, diversity training and educational work.