Seeing the potential in beech
By Mike Lynch
A Lake Placid scientist sees an untapped potential in a tree species that has traditionally been considered a nuisance by many foresters and maple syrup producers.
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Sweet success in Lyon Mountain
A Lyon Mountain operation is now producing birch syrup, and walnut and beech and butternut and, perhaps someday soon, linden (aka basswood) syrups.
Lake communities line up for herbicide approval from APA
As the state appeals a court decision vacating a Lake George herbicide permit, a line of other interested communities is forming at APA
Saranac Lake government curbs emissions by 24%
24% decline in emissions indicate progress in the state’s Climate Smart program
What happened to the APA’s $29M for new headquarters?
The Adirondack Park Agency is studying the feasibility of moving its headquarters to the historic Paul Smith’s Power and Light building at 3 Main St. in Saranac Lake.
The biggest show in Old Forge
For Old Forge, the Strand is more than a theater, it's a community gathering place
Ethics commission weighs in on APA comment case
The top lawyer for New York’s Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government has weighed in on a former APA staff member’s stymied attempt at submitting comments.
Disco, Stout and Cosmic Rays: Missile silo sites in the Adirondacks
By Tom French
Nuclear missiles and the silos that housed them in the Adirondacks
DEC to host meeting on plan to close Broadalbin beach
The state’s plan to close the only public beach at the southern end of the Great Sacandaga Lake outraged dozens of commenters.
All-season access to a former fire tower mountain
By Tom French
Colton's Catamount starts at lodge with the same name