Sen. Stec pops into Adirondack Park Agency meeting to address spotty cell tower coverage By Gwendolyn Craig During the World University Games last winter, Verizon Wireless placed mobile cell towers around the park to increase its service … [Read more...] about Sen. Stec: Adirondack Park needs better cell service
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After criticism, APA backs down on public comment restrictions
Agency contends it exceeds requirements of Open Meetings Law By Gwendolyn Craig After receiving hundreds of comments lambasting the Adirondack Park Agency for proposals to limit its public comment opportunities and shorten the review of … [Read more...] about After criticism, APA backs down on public comment restrictions
APA lands on wild forest roads policy
Compromise gives state agencies ability to determine additional 13 miles of wild forest roads By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday issued an interpretation of a 50-year-old road policy haunting it, deciding to allow limited … [Read more...] about APA lands on wild forest roads policy
Park agency approves Lake Luzerne’s plan to kill lake weeds with herbicide
Agency puts aside concerns of unknown consequences of dropping chemical in Adirondack lakes amid widespread interest By Zachary Matson Lake Luzerne can move forward with a plan to release a chemical herbicide in the town’s namesake lake this … [Read more...] about Park agency approves Lake Luzerne’s plan to kill lake weeds with herbicide
APA at a crossroads on wild forest roads policy
Access question could be decided Thursday By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency must interpret a cap on road miles in wild forest lands, and whether routes only accessible to people with disabilities should be included in the … [Read more...] about APA at a crossroads on wild forest roads policy
APA kicks back Jay subdivision application for 3rd time
Environmentalists say APA falls short on requiring conservation design standards By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency issued its third notice of incomplete application to a developer looking to build a luxury subdivision in the town of … [Read more...] about APA kicks back Jay subdivision application for 3rd time