Guides and outfitters negotiate an unfamiliar season in the Adirondacks By Mike Lynch Lake Placid-based hiking and kayaking guide Anne Brewer was leading clients in the Virgin Islands when she got bad news from back home. Gov. Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...] about Uncharted territory
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Cuomo underlines coronavirus-related closures both upstate and down
By Gwendolyn Craig You can’t have your cake and eat it too, was Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s basic message to upstate New York and the Adirondacks on Friday during his daily press conference on the state’s coronavirus response. Addressing his latest … [Read more...] about Cuomo underlines coronavirus-related closures both upstate and down
‘Restore Mother Nature Bond Act’ leaps first hurdle, but more lie ahead as economy wilts
By Gwendolyn Craig While a number of environmental groups rejoiced in the New York State Senate’s agreement with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pass a five-year, $3 billion environmental bond act on Wednesday, the state’s budget director was more reserved … [Read more...] about ‘Restore Mother Nature Bond Act’ leaps first hurdle, but more lie ahead as economy wilts
Coronavirus prohibitions reach into the Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig While there have been no known cases of coronavirus in the Adirondacks yet, tourism, education, businesses and more are feeling the impacts of new statewide policies aimed at protecting the public's health. Gov. Andrew Cuomo … [Read more...] about Coronavirus prohibitions reach into the Adirondacks
Cuomo budget prioritizes fight against climate change
By Gwendolyn Craig ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented the state’s approximately $178 billion proposed budget for 2021 on Tuesday, with millions focused on projects in the Adirondacks and a five-year, $33 billion plan to combat climate … [Read more...] about Cuomo budget prioritizes fight against climate change
A $3 billion push for New York waters and environment
Water Line: A weekly newsletter from the Adirondack Explorer's water reporter By RY RIVARD Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants voters to approve a $3 billion bond to pay for a variety of environmental projects, including plans to restore streams to … [Read more...] about A $3 billion push for New York waters and environment