2021 Explored: APA’s decisions
In its 50th year, the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) oversaw enforcement cases, reviewed several major projects and seated a new chair.
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New hotel on Lake Placid approved
APA authorizes construction of an 185-room Cambria
Road salt task force now has members
Overdue panel charged with preventing further pollution
Ghost panel misses first statutory deadline
A mandated panel to study road salt contamination in the Adirondack Park still has not been formed.
APA sheds more light on solar
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
John Ernst will oversee a discussion on solar farms Thursday in the first meeting of the APA since he was appointed chairman.
Black & Hispanic caucus gathers in Adirondacks
By James Odato
Influential group draws top elected leaders to Lake Placid for first meeting outside of Albany
Agency’s Upper Saranac development decisions challenged in court
Adirondack Park Agency's permit changes called into question
Hochul appoints John Ernst APA chairman
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed John Ernst, New York City businessman and Elk Lake retreat owner, to chair the Adirondack Park Agency.
New lift, trail work proposed for Whiteface Mountain
State officials have big plans, but a tree-cutting decision could cause hiccups.