By Gwendolyn Craig Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation announcement on Tuesday had several Adirondack Park groups looking toward a future Hochul administration, rather than reflecting fondly on the past. The 56th governor of New York has been in … [Read more...] about Hochul could bring a ‘new day’ for Adirondacks
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Cuomo’s resignation caps record of Adirondack preservation and strife
Adirondack Explorer Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s departure from office ends more than a 10-year run in which his Adirondack initiatives both buoyed and frustrated environmentalists. Cuomo’s Tuesday announcement that he would resign this month could … [Read more...] about Cuomo’s resignation caps record of Adirondack preservation and strife
Road salt task force still without members
Eight months after legislation celebration, a task force has yet to meet over salt By Gwendolyn Craig The state’s road salt task force has a detailed report due to lawmakers on Dec. 1, except there’s a problem—the task force doesn’t … [Read more...] about Road salt task force still without members
Adirondack Park chair appointment coming soon?
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency is looking more depleted these days, a concern for both local government officials and environmental advocates as the park faces major issues like climate change, a shortage of affordable housing and … [Read more...] about Adirondack Park chair appointment coming soon?
State seeks volunteers to help with trailhead cleanup, hiker education
Staff report The state is hoping volunteers may be part of a solution to cleaner, safer trails this season through a new adopt-a-trailhead program. Members of the public interested in volunteering will act as stewards, educating hikers and … [Read more...] about State seeks volunteers to help with trailhead cleanup, hiker education
Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Council announced several staffing changes on Tuesday, including that Megan Phillips, a senior policy advisor for energy and the environment to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, will become the organization's vice president for … [Read more...] about Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council