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Lake Luzerne subdivision challenged.

Lake Luzerne residents sue over approved housing development

By Times Union

Approvals for a controversial 18-home subdivision in Lake Luzerne has provoked a lawsuit

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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

An aerial view of the Bassett Mountain Estate in Jay.

New owners of former Paleface ski area hope to open in June

By Gwendolyn Craig

Project plans for bistro, wellness retreat are under Adirondack Park Agency review. Public comments accepted through June 1.

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.

Downtown Ticonderoga at the grand opening of the Burleigh’s Luncheonette renovation.

Ticonderoga dreams big for downtown improvements

By Tim Rowland

Ticonderoga's revitalization efforts are paying off, with a $10M award from the state

Aerial shot of bobsled run at Mount Van Hoevenberg

A scarred landscape

By Philip Terrie

Aerial photographs document humans' impact on Adirondacks

Gaslight village

Once big landmarks, small theme parks no longer have a draw

By Times Union

Adirondack landscape littered with shuttered attractions

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Developer defends plans for large-scale Jay subdivision

By Gwendolyn Craig

A developer of one of the largest luxury subdivisions proposed in the Adirondacks responds to the negative feedback.

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Researchers: Smart planning needed to minimize impacts on wildlife

By Megan Plete Postol

Two Adirondack scientists share best practices for development that minimizes impacts on wildlife

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Opposition mounts against proposed RV park in Mayfield

By Gwendolyn Craig

Neighbors, entrepreneur clash over 300-lot project on Great Sacandaga Lake

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