Not all of the economic news is as grim as the virus By Janet Reynolds Even as COVID-19 has ravaged the American economy, the pandemic has proven an economic boon for some in the Adirondack Park. Yes, many restaurants, some hotels and … [Read more...] about Looking back over pandemic summer, some Adirondacks businesses saw ‘best year ever’
Economy
Green energy economy leads Cuomo’s third State of State address
By Gwendolyn Craig In his series of four State of the State addresses this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo focused Wednesday on a green energy economy with mention of Adirondack-region projects. He did not mention renewing a $3 billion environmental … [Read more...] about Green energy economy leads Cuomo’s third State of State address
Comments show divide over Lake Luzerne map amendment proposal
By Gwendolyn Craig The Town of Lake Luzerne’s request to weaken Adirondack Park Agency zoning restrictions on about 104 acres is moving forward and could be before the APA board in January. The town wants to amend the Adirondack Park Land Use … [Read more...] about Comments show divide over Lake Luzerne map amendment proposal
2020 EXPLORED: The state budget
Pandemic knocked an ambitious state budget, but some funding hung on The state budget started with a grand presentation by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Albany, with a $6 billion deficit mostly involving Medicaid costs and a proposal for a $3 billion … [Read more...] about 2020 EXPLORED: The state budget
Long Lake creates plan for sustainable future while preserving small-town character
The issues facing Long Lake are much like those facing many Adirondack towns — only more so. With an estimated 2018 population of 379 people — fewer than one person per square mile — there is an ongoing struggle to maintain basic services in a … [Read more...] about Long Lake creates plan for sustainable future while preserving small-town character
Adirondack ski areas prepare for a COVID-altered season
By Stephen Leon On March 15, 2020, a hush fell over the Adirondack Mountains as Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced shutdowns aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, which effectively ended the ski season several weeks early. Seven months later, on Oct. … [Read more...] about Adirondack ski areas prepare for a COVID-altered season