Offer reignites debate over future of 30-mile rail line By Tim Rowland The Open Space Institute has made a $1.5 million offer for the abandoned Tahawus Line of the Saranac North Creek Railway under a railbanking plan that would permit its use … [Read more...] about OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line
Economy
In North River, a dust-up arises amid mining company’s life extension pitch
Barton Mines seeks permit through 2096 to operate aside wilderness By James M. Odato No one is asking the state to close a local family’s garnet mining operation near the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. No one seeks to send 130 Barton Mines … [Read more...] about In North River, a dust-up arises amid mining company’s life extension pitch
A (rail) trail to success
As Adirondack Park waits on rail trail construction, Pennsylvania GAP Trail boosts local business and offers hope for enthusiasts By Michael Virtanen On a summer morning in West Newton, Pennsylvania, Leslie Pierce pointed to four brightly … [Read more...] about A (rail) trail to success
Forging ahead on affordable housing
Webb Town Board to utilize town-owned property in the creation of Railroad Ave housing development By Jamie Organski The need to establish affordable housing in Webb has been a hot topic for decades, however the issue seems to have reached a … [Read more...] about Forging ahead on affordable housing
A nest of North Country broadband issues
Seven years after state created Broadband Program Office, Adirondack region remains behind in access to service By Tim Rowland Over the last several years, state and federal governments have pumped millions of dollars in the effort to wire … [Read more...] about A nest of North Country broadband issues
Border boom?
Business leaders, attractions and politicians hail Canadian border reopening, yet keep cautious outlook By Mike De Socio After nearly two years, the U.S. is planning to reopen its northern border to vaccinated travelers from … [Read more...] about Border boom?