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Board members of the Adirondack Park Agency sit at a table

APA lands on wild forest roads policy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Compromise gives state agencies ability to determine additional 13 miles of wild forest roads

lake luzerne

Park agency approves Lake Luzerne’s plan to kill lake weeds with herbicide

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Park Agency approved a plan to use herbicide to battle invasive water weed on Lake Luzerne

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 at a crossroads on wild forest roads policy

By Gwendolyn Craig

At issue: A cap on roads in wild forest, and whether routes only accessible to people with disabilities should be included.

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

APA kicks back Jay subdivision application for 3rd time

By Gwendolyn Craig

Some environmental groups think the agency has more questions to ask.

Adirondack Park Agency meeting

Former APA heads slam changes to commenting policy

By Gwendolyn Craig

Hundreds write against Adirondack Park Agency's public comment, policy proposals

An aerial view of islands on Crossett Lake in Washington County.

Developer purchases Fort Ann Boy Scout camp for personal use

By Gwendolyn Craig

New construction proposed for the 945-acre lakeside site

A rendering shows a lodge proposed as part of Kampgrounds of America and Terramor Outdoor Resort's Adirondacks project.

Company looks to transform old KOA campground into glamping destination

By Gwendolyn Craig

Terramor Outdoor Resort, a Maine glamping operation owned by Kampgrounds of America, is looking to open a location in the Adirondacks.

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.

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