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A map shows one of the concepts proposed for a luxury resort and housing complex in Jay.

Jay resort developer submits more info to APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

A developer of a proposed luxury resort in Jay has submitted new materials for his application to the Adirondack Park Agency.

3 Main St. in Saranac Lake is a multi-level historic building with arched windows built in the 1920s.

What happened to the APA’s $29M for new headquarters?

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is studying the feasibility of moving its headquarters to the historic Paul Smith’s Power and Light building at 3 Main St. in Saranac Lake.

Walt Linck

Ethics commission weighs in on APA comment case

By Gwendolyn Craig

The top lawyer for New York’s Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government has weighed in on a former APA staff member’s stymied attempt at submitting comments.

Broadalbin beach on Great Sacandagaa Lake

DEC to host meeting on plan to close Broadalbin beach

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state’s plan to close the only public beach at the southern end of the Great Sacandaga Lake outraged dozens of commenters.

Members and staff of the Adirondack Park Agency sit around a table listening to a presentation during the March 16, 2023 meeting in Ray Brook.

APA’s proposed comment policy changes draw criticism

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA may scrap its public comments at the start of meetings and shorten the time required to review proposed policies.

Members and staff of the Adirondack Park Agency sit around a table listening to a presentation during the March 16, 2023 meeting in Ray Brook.

APA closer to wild forest roads policy

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA commissioners could make a decision as soon as May on what constitutes a “material increase” of roads in wild forest areas.

boathouse on Spitfire Lake

APA denies boathouse variance

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA rejected for a second time a request from two camp owners to build a boathouse addition on Spitfire Lake.

Adirondack Park Agency building.

After dual court losses, what’s next for the Adirondack Park Agency?

By Gwendolyn Craig

Questions remain about the Adirondack Park Agency's permitting process and what that means going forward.

Prospect Mountain view

Judge calls APA review of Lake George herbicide permit “one-sided”

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA should have held a public hearing before issuing a permit for herbicide use in Lake George, a state Supreme Court justice ruled Friday. 

Appellate court tosses marina permit over APA wetlands rules

By Zachary Matson

A state appellate court invalidated a permit for a marina on Lower Saranac Lake, ruling the Adirondack Park Agency wrongly followed wetlands rules.

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