Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of WatsonLewis CountyWilderness Search: On Nov. 24 at 10:17 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from Lewis County requesting Forest Ranger assistance in the search for a missing person from … [Read more...] about Rangers aid hikers unprepared for winter weather
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Tupper Lake’s star-gazing attraction aims to expand
Adirondack Sky Center makes plans to become major viewing destination By Gwendolyn Craig In April 2024, parts of the Adirondacks will be ground zero for viewing a total eclipse of the sun. Seth McGowan has high hopes that a new, … [Read more...] about Tupper Lake’s star-gazing attraction aims to expand
Opposition mounts against proposed RV park in Mayfield
Neighbors, entrepreneur clash over 300-lot project on Great Sacandaga Lake By Gwendolyn Craig Lane Winney owns 83 acres at the southern end of Great Sacandaga Lake that cross into the Adirondack Park’s invisible Blue Line. The Fulton County … [Read more...] about Opposition mounts against proposed RV park in Mayfield
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
APA sheds more light on solar
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency is considering becoming an adviser and host of public meetings on solar development. To date the APA has approved 35 megawatts of commercial solar. Between that and additional pending applications, … [Read more...] about APA sheds more light on solar
Developer proposes large resort on 350 acres near Whiteface Mountain
Townhomes, villas, and mansions: Jay subdivision project to go before APA By Gwendolyn Craig A Miami-based developer is proposing to build a luxury resort on more than 350 acres in the Town of Jay along the Ausable River, outside the hamlet of … [Read more...] about Developer proposes large resort on 350 acres near Whiteface Mountain