A little kindness, and a look at the week’s top stories
By Melissa Hart
The legacy of Tupper Lake department store owner Mose Ginsberg and more of the week's stories from the Adirondack Explorer and Almanack.
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Q&A with Chad Dawson about resigning from the APA
Chad Dawson spoke with Adirondack Explorer about his growing frustration on the APA board and why he resigned.
Wendy Hall: Defender of all living things
Wendy and her husband Steve have turned their concern for animals into the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge in Wilmington
Campfires now OK at Essex Chain Lakes primitive tent sites
Campfires are now allowed at 11 primitive camp sites in the Essex Chain Lakes, and parking will be installed at the old Outer Gooley Club.
DEC, APA ask public what to do at Debar Mountain Complex
The public will have more time to comment on the state’s proposal to tear down an historic Adirondack camp and put up a day-use area.
Chad Dawson announces he will resign from APA board
Chad Dawson announced his resignation to the Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday, highlighting a DEC administration that does what it wants.
Organizing good, safe fun in the time of COVID-19
One day Long Lake Parks & Rec Director Alex Roalsvig might be closing facilities for the season and winterizing, on another, getting geese off the ball field, and on another, writing grants. And in a pandemic year, she's also tasked with keeping people safe.
Public, preservationists voice support for Debar Lodge
The proposal to remove an Adirondack camp is a state Constitutional conundrum that has opened the floodgates of public comment.
SUNY ESF foundation sells Masten House for $1 million
The Masten House has been sold for $1 million and will be a private residence, ruling out any plans for a High Peaks visitors center.
Long Lake creates plan for sustainable future while preserving small-town character
By Tim Rowland
Long Lake is known for its forests, waters, trails, solitude and rural stores. Residents want to keep that and plan for a sustainable future.