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Former Adirondack mine to host major solar project

By Gwendolyn Craig

An old iron-ore tailings pile at a Star Lake mine is slated to become a solar power plant under a lease deal with the state.

Hinckley Reservoir

Hinckley Reservoir to gain a new campground

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA gave the go-ahead to the DEC for a new campground at the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area in the southwestern corner of the park.

APA visual simulation of Ti solar project

APA approves Essex County housing development, solar project

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency approved a large-scale housing development outside Lake Placid and a 5-megawatt solar array in Ticonderoga.

APA committee denies Lake Luzerne’s map amendment request

By Gwendolyn Craig

An Adirondack Park Agency committee denied Lake Luzerne's request to weaken zoning restrictions on about 100 acres.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Environmental bond act to go before voters in November 2022

By Gwendolyn Craig

Mother Nature is back on the ballot, except voters will have to wait a year before deciding on the $3 billion bond act.

conservation development

Adirondack Park board approves Fulton County lake development

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA approved a controversial subdivision near Great Sacandaga Lake on Friday. Critics say it shows the need for legislative protections for park woods and waters.

Hinckley Reservoir

APA meeting: Solar, housing development, Lake Luzerne zoning, and more

By Gwendolyn Craig

A solar project, a housing development, a zoning map amendment and a new campground are on the APA's agenda.

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State budget includes money to manage, protect Adirondack and Catskill visitors

By Gwendolyn Craig

Leading lawmakers announced an agreement on a $212 billion budget, which includes $1.55 million for visitor use in the Adirondacks.

Wells couple will contest APA fine and violation determination

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency fined a Wells couple $28,500 for a building violation, but the couple is contesting it in court.

conservation development

Controversial subdivision, visitor use planning on APA’s agenda

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA's upcoming meetings include the potential approval of a controversial subdivision project and a presentation on High Peaks use.

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