By Tim Rowland and Phil Brown Every two decades, New Yorkers go to the polls to decide whether they want to rewrite the language in their state constitution. Historically, they take a pass on this opportunity—in more than a century, only three … [Read more...] about Potential Constitutional Convention Raises Article 14 Fears
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DEC Working On Drone Regs For Forest Preserve
Some fear the use of drones will diminish the wild character of the Forest Preserve By Mike Lynch Standing atop a cliff above the Ausable River in Wilmington, Dave LaMountain carefully steered his drone up and down the river, taking video … [Read more...] about DEC Working On Drone Regs For Forest Preserve
On the law’s cutting edge
Protect the Adirondacks lawsuit could clarify state constitution’s mandate against destroying trees in the Forest Preserve. By PHIL BROWN A rose is a rose is a rose, Gertrude Stein said. Defining a tree is not so simple. That question—what … [Read more...] about On the law’s cutting edge
Mine seeks state land
Environmentalists disagree on whether proposed swap is good for the Forest Preserve. By Phil Brown THE VIEW from Hardwood Hill is a bit disappointing. We were hoping for open ledges with a vista of the Jay Range, but when we got to the … [Read more...] about Mine seeks state land
A great new hike
Easement deal opens trail to the scenic summit of Loon Lake Mountain. By PHIL BROWN I’m hiking with two professional photographers, and I’ve come to the conclusion that photographers are not like other people. They see things we don’t. Like the … [Read more...] about A great new hike
Gooley Club’s last stand
Members say state's acquisition of hunting grounds would ruin a traditional way of life By George Earl Rifle in hand, clad in heavy wool plaid, and fueled by an early breakfast, I hoofed it up a steep ridge and came to an impressive vista of … [Read more...] about Gooley Club’s last stand