Town of Webb officials look to regulate; Old Forge locals worry about community becoming a 'party town' By Jamie Organski Similar to other Adirondack tourist towns, Old Forge and the town of Webb have experienced an alarming increase in … [Read more...] about Locals and landlords square off over short-term rentals
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APA approves housing in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency approved on Thursday permits for two housing development projects -- one in the village of Saranac Lake and one in the town of North Elba. Devan Korn, an environmental programs specialist with APA, … [Read more...] about APA approves housing in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid
APA to hold first in-person meeting since pandemic
By Gwendolyn Craig This article has been updated with public attendance information provided by the Adirondack Park Agency. Two development projects and an enforcement proceeding are on the Adirondack Park Agency’s agenda for Thursday at its … [Read more...] about APA to hold first in-person meeting since pandemic
Shut out: Adirondack communities face shortage of affordable rentals
In Saranac Lake and around the Adirondacks, rise of short-term rentals mean fewer choices for residents By Mike De Socio Open up the popular house-hunting site Zillow and search for rentals in Saranac Lake. You might, as I did on a recent … [Read more...] about Shut out: Adirondack communities face shortage of affordable rentals
‘Everyone is just in scramble mode’
When Alexis Subra moved to the Adirondacks for a new job at the onset of the pandemic, it took her 10 months to find an apartment. “It was just a race to get up here, especially in the high peaks region,” Subra said. “It was a nightmare … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone is just in scramble mode’
‘It’s caused the rental crisis to skyrocket’
Jessica Brothers first came to Saranac Lake about 15 years ago, first for the Winter Carnival, then college, and then she never left. “When I first moved here … you could find a decent place for $600-700 a month, and it would be pet-friendly and … [Read more...] about ‘It’s caused the rental crisis to skyrocket’