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50th anniversary event looks back, forecasts future issues for APA

By Tim Rowland

Conversation at Adirondack History Museum event moved away from past acrimony and dug into nitty-gritty of current community issues

A rendering shows the Paul Smith's Power and Light Building at 1-3 Main St. in the village of Saranac Lake as the Adirondack Park Agency's new headquarters. The agency would build a 19,000-square-foot addition behind it and a new parking lot.

Survey reveals APA staff oppose potential move to Saranac Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA staff largely do not want their offices moved to the village of Saranac Lake, according to a survey obtained by the Explorer.

A rendering shows the Paul Smith's Power and Light Building at 1-3 Main St. in the village of Saranac Lake as the Adirondack Park Agency's new headquarters. The agency would build a 19,000-square-foot addition behind it and a new parking lot.

Park agency alums challenge proposed HQ move

By Gwendolyn Craig

Past APA staff and members penned a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul, questioning the decision to move the agency’s headquarters.

Garnet mine’s expansion plan deemed incomplete, again

By Gwendolyn Craig

Barton Mines is seeking to keep the operation running for another 75 years. The Adirondack Park Agency says the application needs additional information 

A rendering shows the Paul Smith's Power and Light Building at 1-3 Main St. in the village of Saranac Lake as the Adirondack Park Agency's new headquarters with an addition to accommodate a new elevator. The agency would also build a 19,000-square-foot addition behind it and a new parking lot.

Adirondack Park Agency is keen to move to Saranac Lake

By Gwendolyn Craig

Unless a feasibility study shows an insurmountable issue, the Adirondack Park Agency is full steam ahead to move to Saranac Lake. 

LS Marina

APA approves dock covers at Saranac Lake Marina

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Park Agency signed off on plans to cover docks at the Saranac Lake Marina in decade-old project.

Ken Visser stands in front of a ducted windmill that is just a few feet taller than him.

Harnessing energy with small blades 

By Chloe Bennett

Clarkson professor creates design well-suited for the Adirondacks

lower saranac lake marina

Saranac marina supporters call for APA approval 

By Zachary Matson

Saranac Lake Marina customers and supporters argued the marina is an important asset to the Saranac Lake community.

A Verizon cell tower on a truck at the intersection of state Route 9 and 73 in New Russia seen in January 2023

Sen. Stec: Adirondack Park needs better cell service

By Gwendolyn Craig

State Sen. Dan Stec raises concerns about the lack of cell coverage in the region.

Adirondack Park Agency director Barbara Rice and board chair John Ernst

After criticism, APA backs down on public comment restrictions

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA back-tracked on it proposals to limit its public comment opportunities and shorten the review of policies.

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