Adirondack Park Agency's permit changes called into question in neighbor dispute; hearing set for Friday By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency is setting a worrisome precedent by disregarding its own rules and approving a “temporary” … [Read more...] about Agency’s Upper Saranac development decisions challenged in court
Upper Saranac Lake
Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision
By Gwendolyn Craig A former head of the Department of Environmental Conservation is appealing a state Supreme Court decision dismissing his lawsuit against a marina project on Lower Saranac Lake. Thomas Jorling, who lives on the lake and was … [Read more...] about Former DEC commissioner appeals judge’s marina decision
Upper Saranac Lake homeowners sue APA, new neighbors
By Gwendolyn Craig Paul Leinwand and Maria Cicarelli haven’t built their home yet, but their future neighbors are not rolling out the welcome mat on Upper Saranac Lake. Instead, they’ve delivered them a lawsuit. Homeowners in the Deerwood … [Read more...] about Upper Saranac Lake homeowners sue APA, new neighbors
Forestport, Upper Saranac residents voice concerns on APA board reviews
By Gwendolyn Craig Several residents gave an earful to commissioners of the Adirondack Park Agency during its first in-person meeting in over a year held on Thursday, concerned about both pending and approved agency projects. The agency had 12 … [Read more...] about Forestport, Upper Saranac residents voice concerns on APA board reviews
Changes afoot on Upper Saranac
Amid a shoreline moratorium, a marina lawsuit and a dam repair, state sponsors lake planning effort By Ry Rivard From winter 1989 through fall of 1990, Upper Saranac Lake was covered in algae, spoiling the lake for residents and tourists … [Read more...] about Changes afoot on Upper Saranac
Marina lawsuit presses state to study ‘overuse’
By Ry Rivard It’s not every day that a former head of a New York agency sues his old department. But late last year, Thomas Jorling sued the Department of Environmental Conservation, which he led during much of Gov. Mario Cuomo’s … [Read more...] about Marina lawsuit presses state to study ‘overuse’