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A screenshot shows a virtual presentation, hosted by Executive Director of the Adirondack Park Agency Barbara Rice, about the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.

Breaking down the bond act

By Gwendolyn Craig

The state is drafting criteria for spending from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.

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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 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. 

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Barbara Rice gets official start date as APA head

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA board OK’s Rice as executive director starting March 8

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Saranac Lake native, economic development leader to head the APA

By Gwendolyn Craig

Barbara Rice, a Saranac Lake native and economic development leader, is the next executive director of the APA.

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