What happened to the APA’s $29M for new headquarters?
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.
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Ethics commission weighs in on APA comment case
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
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
The APA may scrap its public comments at the start of meetings and shorten the time required to review proposed policies.
APA closer to wild forest roads policy
APA commissioners could make a decision as soon as May on what constitutes a “material increase” of roads in wild forest areas.
APA denies boathouse variance
The APA rejected for a second time a request from two camp owners to build a boathouse addition on Spitfire Lake.
State receives another blow for denying records
By Tim Rowland
A state appeals court has sided with the Adirondack Explorer to review safety records from the Olympic Regional Development Authority.
After dual court losses, what’s next for the Adirondack Park Agency?
Questions remain about the Adirondack Park Agency's permitting process and what that means going forward.
Proposed bill would make state pay closed prisons’ property tax
Adirondack Park lawmakers are proposing legislation that would make the state foot the tax bill on the assessed value of closed prisons.
DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
An Oregon-based firm, which has helped various national parks with managing visitors, will help the state address visitation in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks.