Climate change is expected to bring heavy rains, more floods, and more damage to communities. By Mike Lynch A few years ago, Paul Smith’s College scientist Curt Stager came across a rare find that he says helps tell the story of climate … [Read more...] about Deluges in forecast
Economy
APA approves rail trail
Despite agency’s vote, train supporters say the long battle over the state-owned rail corridor is not over. By Phil Brown The Adirondack Park Agency voted 9-1 in February to approve a controversial proposal to split a state-owned rail corridor … [Read more...] about APA approves rail trail
White stuff = green stuff
Warmer climate bodes ill for Adirondack businesses that rely on winter tourism. By Mike Lynch The most profitable months for the tourism-based businesses in the Adirondacks are without question July and August. This is when families take … [Read more...] about White stuff = green stuff
Oil in them thar hills
Iowa Pacific’s plan to store empty tanker cars on tracks near the High Peaks alarms environmentalists and sets state lawyers to scrambling. By Phil Brown The Iowa-Pacific rail company took state officials and environmental activists by … [Read more...] about Oil in them thar hills
ACR awaits first sales
Developers say Tupper Lake project remains on course, but big things won’t happen overnight. By Brian Mann Last winter, the massive Adirondack Club and Resort proposed for Tupper Lake cleared its final major hurdle. After more than a decade … [Read more...] about ACR awaits first sales
A push for clustering
Environmentalists lobby for stricter development controls in wake of subdivision of Woodworth Lake property. By Phil Brown Environmentalists say the approval of a housing development at a former Boy Scouts camp underscores the need for tighter … [Read more...] about A push for clustering
