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Conklingville Dam

Regulating district pushes for new Conklingville Dam deal

By Zachary Matson

The state agency that controls the Conklingville Dam is pushing for an increased payment from hydropower company

Lake George

New conservation easement funds Lake George forest protections

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Lake George Land Conservancy received one of four conservation easement grants from the state to protect Wiawaka Center forest.

Jay subdivision map

Developer is confident in proposed Jay resort

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Florida developer of a proposed resort in Jay sees no obstacles to creating the residential community, he told the Adirondack Explorer.

Tom Vilsack and Richard Ball

Agricultural leaders weigh in on solar arrays on farmland

By Gwendolyn Craig

State and federal agricultural leaders weighed in on Adirondack Park solar arrays, farm labor shortages and more.

Mount Van Hoevenberg

Series of raises set for employees at Olympic facilities

By James Odato

More than 160 employees of the state’s skiing and sledding mountains will be receiving a series of raises over the next four years

Gov. Kathy Hochul

Where’s the 30-by-30 bill?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Legislation encouraging state protection of 30% of its lands and waters by 2030 has yet to lap Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk.

state department paddle in hamlets to huts excursion

Hamlets to Huts gears up for program expansion, thanks to grant support

By Jamie Organski

Secretary of State takes part in paddling, hiking excursion to celebrate Adirondack tourism

Lyme Timber Co. lands

APA approves 824-acre timber harvest in Hamilton County

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA approved 824 acres of timber harvesting in the Perkins Clearing Tract, lands owned by Lyme Timber Co. in the Town of Lake Pleasant.

Benson Mines solar project current conditions

APA approves 20-megawatt solar array in Clifton

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondacks is one step closer to hosting the state’s first “build ready” solar project and the largest in the park.

Benson Mines aerial of solar project site

Largest Adirondack solar project to date goes before APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Array of 62,000 panels would be installed near former Superfund site

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