APA board could vote on Saranac Lake Marina expansion
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.
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Adirondack Mountain Reserve provides a case study for state hiker restrictions
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
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
Saranac Lake Marina's proposed expansion leads to Adirondack Park Agency regulations questions on precedent.
A place for all
The Adirondack Diversity Initiative and its supporters hope to create a more welcoming environment in the state’s largest park and its rural communities.
Environmental Protection Fund is safe from first round of state budget cuts
The state budget quarterly review did not include cuts to the Environmental Protection Fund, but more reviews are coming.
Closures hit some Adirondack businesses hard, but there are silver linings
By Stephen Leon When Enchanted Forest Water Safari officials announced the park would not open for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 crisis, Old Forge area residents and businesses feared that the closure would hit the local economy hard. There would be lost summer jobs, lost sales-tax revenue, and lost business income that would…
Marina upgrades and new general store among APA projects up for public comment
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.
High Peaks crowds compound problems in a tight budget year
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos talked about crowds in the High Peaks, the state budget, permits, staffing and protecting hikers and natural resources.
Cuomo: Mother Nature Bond Act is postponed
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pulled the $3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act from the November ballot.