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Inspector General’s Office confirms APA investigation

By Gwendolyn Craig

Few clues of the nature of 'ongoing' probe that brought agents to APA headquarters

White Lake

Court upholds APA decision not to hold public hearing for Adirondack mine

By Gwendolyn Craig

Adirondack White Lake Association, Protect the Adirondacks lose appeal against APA

Brant Lake

Herbicide treatment coming to Brant Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

Brant Lake in Warren County will be the third weed-plagued Adirondack lake to receive the treatment, joining Lake Luzerne and Minerva Lake.

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APA praises executive director, welcomes new staff

By Gwendolyn Craig

Remarks for Barbara Rice mark her 2-year anniversary of leading Adirondack Park Agency

The Adirondack Rail Trail on a clear winter day.

Snowmobile club upset over rail trail paving

By Chloe Bennett

Group files complaints with DEC, APA over lost use on paved sections of Adirondack Rail Trail

The sign outside the Adirondack Park Agency headquarters in Ray Brook

Inspector General has questions for Adirondack Park Agency

By Gwendolyn Craig

The New York Inspector General’s Office dispatched agents to the Adirondack Park Agency last week, but it is unclear for what purpose.

A dig site in the snow with volunteers

Plans for Revolutionary War-era remains up for comment

By Chloe Bennett

Environmental agencies choose a preferred Lake George resting place 

Stec and Simpson

What’s on the legislative agenda?

By Gwendolyn Craig

State legislators will return to Albany on Jan. 3 with a slate of Adirondack Park-related initiatives jockeying for attention and funds.

The sign outside the Adirondack Park Agency headquarters in Ray Brook

2023 Explored: Adirondack Park Agency 

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA made news for many of its policy decisions, court cases, as well as its plans for $29 million in state funds for a new headquarters. 

DEC staff with ATVs observed within the West Canada Lake Wilderness, 2023.

State admits violating ban on motorized vehicles in Adirondack wilderness

By Gwendolyn Craig

DEC drove ATVs into an Adirondack wilderness area while investigating an illegal burnt down cabin this past summer.

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