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APA approves White Lake quarry project, with some conditions

By Gwendolyn Craig

Residents opposing project mull options going forward

Terry DeFranco Martino

Top APA officer retiring

By Gwendolyn Craig

Martino’s 12-year run as Adirondack Park Agency's top administrator coming to an end

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Adirondack Park Agency recruits Adirondack Council leader for key post

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency announced new hires including Megan Phillips, current vice president of conservation at the Adirondack Council.

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AdkAction’s first executive director departs Jan. 31

By Zachary Matson

Brittany Christenson plans to continue to serve on state road salt reduction task force

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As school enrollment shrinks, Adirondack districts get creative

By Contributing Writer

Small Adirondack schools face challenges: How to provide a robust and well-rounded education amid ongoing enrollment declines?

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Hochul quashes ranger retirement bill

By Gwendolyn Craig

Advocates look to contract and budget negotiations

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Hochul unveils Adirondack plans

By Gwendolyn Craig

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address on Wednesday, a vision that included climate initiatives and Adirondack projects.

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Big wins for Tupper Lake

By James Odato

Community nets $13 million in state awards, to revitalize 'Crossroads of the Adirondacks'

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Lake George completing $24 million wastewater treatment plant

By Zachary Matson

The system will convert wastewater into treated effluent that will prevent additional nitrates into the lake.

George Carrothers

2021 Explored: APA’s decisions

By Gwendolyn Craig

In its 50th year, the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) oversaw enforcement cases, reviewed several major projects and seated a new chair.

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