Industry in the wilderness: Greater North Creek community rallies support for mine expansion
By Gwendolyn Craig
Critics seeks greater regulation of garnet mine operation near state wilderness area
Gwendolyn Craig
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One year since a corruption complaint, Inspector General investigation into APA continues
By Gwendolyn Craig
Here’s what we know so far
Piecing together the past: The impact of 18th-century human remains found in Lake George
By Gwendolyn Craig
How 833 teeth unearthed at construction site sparked new burial protection legislation
Franklin County says it will remove off-road vehicle use from Adirondack Park portion of proposed trail network
By Gwendolyn Craig
Franklin County officials plan to release updated maps showing no off-road vehicle trails in the Adirondack Park portion of the county.
Adirondack Park’s comprehensive plan revamp: A shift toward inclusivity, sustainability
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Adirondack Park Agency got some of its first feedback on proposed changes to its State Land Master Plan on Thursday.
State cracks down on Indian Lake cove dock storage
By Gwendolyn Craig
The state is requiring Indian Lake residents and business owners to remove their docks from a cove or face a violation.
Adirondack Park Agency to add climate, accessibility updates to State Land Master Plan
By Gwendolyn Craig
Climate, accessibility and visitor use management could be added to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan.
State spends millions in forest ranger overtime, lawmakers call for bigger force
By Gwendolyn Craig
Forest ranger overtime demands resulting from search and rescue missions come along with other issues confronting the DEC.
Plan to address whiskey fungus complaints in Mineville
By Gwendolyn Craig
WhistlePig Whiskey will wash building exteriors impacted by whiskey fungus within more than triple its original cleaning radius.
Franklin County hires law firm for proposed 500-mile off-road vehicle trail
By Gwendolyn Craig
Franklin County hired a law firm to add to the team developing a proposed trail network that has drawn numerous concerns.