By Gwendolyn Craig The U.S. Army is considering six Adirondack-region sites for training exercises by the Fort Drum-based soldiers and helicopter pilots in the 10th Aviation Brigade and 10th Sustainment Brigade, according to members of an ad hoc … [Read more...] about Fort Drum eyes six potential training sites, some in Adirondack Park
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The roots of modern-day Adirondack Park took shape 50 years ago
By Philip Terrie A half century ago, on the 15th of December, 1970, Harold Hochschild presented a substantial document to Nelson Rockefeller. Hochschild was a multi-millionaire industrialist, a seasonal resident of Blue Mountain Lake, and the … [Read more...] about The roots of modern-day Adirondack Park took shape 50 years ago
Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
By Gwendolyn Craig Not even the most protected island on Lake George could escape the latest invasive species scourge. Dome Island has hemlock woolly adelgid. The island is within sight of the 250-acre adelgid infestation found on the eastern … [Read more...] about Invasive bug found on protected Lake George island
Tech glitches and coronavirus leads APA to consider virtual meeting revamps
By Gwendolyn Craig In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Adirondack Park Agency like so many other governmental organizations has dealt with its share of virtual, technological conundrums. Thursday’s meeting was a demonstration of that, … [Read more...] about Tech glitches and coronavirus leads APA to consider virtual meeting revamps
Update: National Grid upgrades, enforcement case on APA docket
By Gwendolyn Craig Editor's note: The Adirondack Park Agency will not meet on Friday, staff said during the board's Thursday meeting. The enforcement committee case originally slated for Friday has been postponed. When the Adirondack Park Agency … [Read more...] about Update: National Grid upgrades, enforcement case on APA docket
Cell tower, cheese facility and more up for APA’s public comment
By Gwendolyn Craig It’s almost September, and that means a new round of Adirondack Park Agency projects seeking public comment. Some comment periods are fast-approaching. To view a full list, go to https://apa.ny.gov/Hearings/index.cfm. All … [Read more...] about Cell tower, cheese facility and more up for APA’s public comment