Proposed bill would make state pay closed prisons’ property tax
Adirondack Park lawmakers are proposing legislation that would make the state foot the tax bill on the assessed value of closed prisons.
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Essex County moves closer to creating land bank
By Tim Rowland
Land bank would establish path toward rehabbing abandoned properties
Adirondack maple producers see early start to season
By Holly Riddle
Early warm weather starts sap flowing, and causes problems for small producers
DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
An Oregon-based firm, which has helped various national parks with managing visitors, will help the state address visitation in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks.
John Dillon, who died last week, left an Adirondack legacy
The retired chairman and CEO of International Paper and Adirondack Park philanthropist John Dillon died last week.
Portrait of an Adirondack artist
By Tim Rowland
New Rockwell Kent exhibit at SUNY Plattsburgh shows evolution of his work and showcases the breadth of the college's collection
Judge calls APA review of Lake George herbicide permit “one-sided”
The APA should have held a public hearing before issuing a permit for herbicide use in Lake George, a state Supreme Court justice ruled Friday.
How will climate change alter history?
An Adirondack historian is researching how climate change will affect culture and history for a statewide climate assessment
Appellate court tosses marina permit over APA wetlands rules
A state appellate court invalidated a permit for a marina on Lower Saranac Lake, ruling the Adirondack Park Agency wrongly followed wetlands rules.
Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project
More than 150 people came to View in Old Forge Tuesday for two emotionally charged sessions over six hours about a now controversial affordable housing development.