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The town of Jay Community Center is home to a senior center and has the capacity to serve as an emergency shelter. Here, senior center site manager Tiffany Thomas stands below a heat pump installed last fall to allow it to better serve as a cooling center. Photo by Mike Lynch

State recognizes Jay for climate work

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack town reduces carbon footprint with energy efficient upgrades, achieves bronze status in Climate Smart Communities program

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A woman pours human urine into a bucket to be composted

The power of ‘pee-cycling’: Longtime compost enthusiasts turn to human urine

By Chloe Bennett

Compost for Good’s experimental facility opens to the public in Jay. The initial test involved collecting 2,000 gallons of urine, which was made into fertilizer.

a-frame lodge

Wanted: Investor for Jay resort

By Tim Rowland

In attempts to raise cash for expansion, NewVida resort operators make a sales pitch

The Rattlesnake Knob trail offers excellent Adirondack views.

Glimpses of the past and present at Rattlesnake Knob

By Tim Rowland

Former Four Peaks Camp adds 600 acres to state-owned land in Jay

View from Rattlesnake Knob in the Four Peaks Tract in Jay looking toward the Sentinel Range. Part of the Adirondack Park

State acquires 600-acre ‘Four Peaks Tract’ in Jay for forest preserve

By Gwendolyn Craig

Conservation easements for Follensby, Raquette River tracts completed, pushing state closer to conservation goals

Ausable River Association plans new headquarters, name change

By Zachary Matson

Ausable Preserve aims to be a hub for environmental education, conservation

a-frame lodge

At NewVida, amenities for both locals and visitors

By Tim Rowland

Owners aim to create local gathering place as well as a getaway

upper jay sign along the road

Need to get in shape? Try this ride in Jay

By Tim Rowland

The ride begins at the Jay Green and in its initial phase heads south for five flat-as-a-pancake miles to Upper Jay.

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.

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