Keynoter at FISU "Save Winter" conference stresses urgency in Lake Placid By Tracy Ormsbee Climate activist and author Bill McKibben lamented the change in winter in the Adirondacks, tied it to the global crisis of a warming Earth, shared … [Read more...] about Activist Bill McKibben offers climate hope, calls for action
Economy
Gov. Hochul boldfaces climate, housing in 2023 blueprint for New York
In State of State address, Gov. calls for increasing solar arrays; stimulating local residential development By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Kathy Hochul promoted more renewable energy projects, a cap-and-invest program for large-scale greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about Gov. Hochul boldfaces climate, housing in 2023 blueprint for New York
Despite warm weather, University Games organizers promise snow, ice
Ticket sales at 19% of goal for winter sports event opening Thursday By James M. Odato Despite weather closer to the kind found in mud season, ice and snow needed to host the World University Games in the Adirondacks will cover the tracks to be … [Read more...] about Despite warm weather, University Games organizers promise snow, ice
What’s needed to redevelop Adirondack prisons? Commission weighs in
Moriah Shock seen as potential renewable energy facility By Gwendolyn Craig The New York Prison Redevelopment Commission released its analysis and recommendations for two closed Adirondack Park prisons and 10 others across the state on … [Read more...] about What’s needed to redevelop Adirondack prisons? Commission weighs in
New partnership, potential recreation trail, to save a rail line
Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail work together in Tahawus line purchase By Tim Rowland The Revolution Rail Co. and Open Space Institute have entered into an agreement that in the long haul could create a recreational trail on the old … [Read more...] about New partnership, potential recreation trail, to save a rail line
Cha-cha-chaga!
Working with forest landowners, Birch Boys business achieves USDA organic certification By Holly Riddle Outdoor enthusiasts in the Adirondacks have likely come across chaga many times. However, while this parasitic growth that pops up on birch … [Read more...] about Cha-cha-chaga!