How Essex County tamed COVID
By Tim Rowland
This largely rural, tourist destination, managed to achieve one of the state's lowest infection rates.
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Forestport, Upper Saranac residents voice concerns on APA board reviews
Residents gave an earful to commissioners of the Adirondack Park Agency during its first in-person meeting in over a year.
APA to hold first in-person meeting since pandemic
Development projects and an enforcement case are on the APA's agenda at its first in-person meeting in more than a year.
Talking trash: Communities face garbage double bind
No landfills remain in the Adirondack Park, yet counties face rising costs for hauling waste
Building a lean-to fellowship
Adopt-a-Lean-to coordinator says the mountains saved her, and renovating lean-tos shows her gratitude.
Adirondack Park chair appointment coming soon?
On its eight-member board, the APA has one vacant position, two board members serving on expired terms and still no chair.
NYC Adirondack Mountain Club chapter sues club
The Adirondack Mountain Club is trying to dissolve its New York City chapter, alleging tax problems and member disenfranchisement.
Your money or your water
By Ry Rivard
Grant matching rules leave Adirondack towns waiting for funds needed to complete water/sewer projects
Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover
By Mike Lynch
Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer.
Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land
“It’s a unique piece of property, and I feel very blessed and burdened owning it.”