By Tim Rowland The Empire State Development Board of Directors approved Essex County’s land-bank application Monday, saying the county has made a “strong case” for success. “I’m incredibly optimistic for the future,” said Town of Essex … [Read more...] about Addressing housing issues and community blight, Essex County land bank gets state approval
Economy
Region’s housing problems revealed
Comprehensive study digs into roots of Adirondacks' housing issues, offers solutions By Tim Rowland The region’s housing market is negatively affecting more than 20,000 households in a four-county region. That’s according to a comprehensive new … [Read more...] about Region’s housing problems revealed
How big is too big? Small farms lay bare the struggles they face
Essex County farm owners get candid about difficulties in growing pains, finding the right scale, maintaining profitability By Tim Rowland Adirondack farmers markets are a symphony of bright color and sunny joy, but beyond every beet, every … [Read more...] about How big is too big? Small farms lay bare the struggles they face
Former NYS governor wants to rent you one of his Adirondack homes
Gov. George Pataki and his wife, Libby, apply to Adirondack Park Agency to expand short-term rental business on farm in Essex By Gwendolyn Craig Visitors to the Lake Champlain Valley could stay at former Gov. George Pataki’s farm for the … [Read more...] about Former NYS governor wants to rent you one of his Adirondack homes
Seeing the potential in beech
Adirondack researcher advocates for another sweet tree 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 … [Read more...] about Seeing the potential in beech
Sweet success in Lyon Mountain
North Country’s biggest syrup producer rebrands this small hamlet By Neal Burdick Those familiar with Lyon Mountain’s history associate the community with a certain “m” word: mining. But the iron mines, once among the most productive in … [Read more...] about Sweet success in Lyon Mountain