APA approves National Grid infrastructure upgrades
October 9, 2020
National Grid is on its way to replacing nearly 200 transmission poles from the 1930s in the Adirondack Park, and will build two new ones specifically for osprey nesting.
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Update: National Grid upgrades, enforcement case on APA docket
October 7, 2020
The Adirondack Park Agency will consider National Grid upgrades and a Long Lake enforcement case during its October meeting.
New York firefighters pitch in as West burns
By Tim Rowland
September 19, 2020
New York’s foresters and rangers are always on standby, ready to mobilize should the call come from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management or other federal agency in need of help.
Adirondack Park Agency approves marina, solar panel projects
September 11, 2020
The projects were approved on Friday after a more than three-hour meeting on Thursday that hashed out their details in the APA's regulatory committee.
APA board could vote on Saranac Lake Marina expansion
September 10, 2020
The APA collected more than 200 written comments on a proposal to expand and renovate the Saranac Lake Marina. Now there could be a vote.
Adirondack Mountain Reserve provides a case study for state hiker restrictions
September 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has led New York to start imposing restrictions already, which could be soft openings for more.
Cell tower, cheese facility and more up for APA’s public comment
August 31, 2020
A number of projects proposed to the Adirondack Park Agency are up for public comment in September, including a new cell tower.
Saranac Lake Marina proposed expansion spurs questions on precedent
August 26, 2020
Saranac Lake Marina's proposed expansion leads to Adirondack Park Agency regulations questions on precedent.
Environmental Protection Fund is safe from first round of state budget cuts
August 17, 2020
The state budget quarterly review did not include cuts to the Environmental Protection Fund, but more reviews are coming.
Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
August 10, 2020
Expansion to the Saranac Lake Marina, a new solar array in Ti and a new general store are among APA projects up for public comment.