Essex Industries turns out lightweight canoes, prideful workers By Tim Rowland Adirondack canoe aficionados, who collect boats as ants collect crumbs, at some point in their paddling adventures may have been exposed to beautiful, handcrafted … [Read more...] about Producing for paddlers and people
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Schumer announces $2M for projects in Warren, Washington, Essex counties
By Gwendolyn Craig U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced over $2 million from a federal omnibus spending package for economic development projects in Warren, Washington and Essex counties during his Thursday stop in Glens Falls. In the Adirondacks, … [Read more...] about Schumer announces $2M for projects in Warren, Washington, Essex counties
A rural approach to affordable housing
Essex County considering land bank as one way to address problem By Tim Rowland An Essex County housing task force is moving to create a state-sanctioned land bank whose job would be to rehab blighted properties into affordable housing. The … [Read more...] about A rural approach to affordable housing
OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line
Offer reignites debate over future of 30-mile rail line By Tim Rowland The Open Space Institute has made a $1.5 million offer for the abandoned Tahawus Line of the Saranac North Creek Railway under a railbanking plan that would permit its use … [Read more...] about OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line
Dual hiker shuttle programs wrap up season
State and local officials see demand for High Peaks shuttles, despite low ridership this year By Gwendolyn Craig Two hiker shuttle buses in the central Adirondack Park High Peaks saw low ridership in their late-season start, but state and local … [Read more...] about Dual hiker shuttle programs wrap up season
Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21
By Tim Rowland A long-awaited but COVID-delayed hiker shuttle through Keene Valley will begin Aug. 21, and run through Columbus Day weekend, according to Essex County and Department of Environmental Conservation officials. The eye-catching, … [Read more...] about Hiker shuttle to start Aug. 21