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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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Pride and prejudice in a small Adirondack town

By David Escobar

How Lake Luzerne’s drag queen controversy sparked change, as the community works to heal divides from 2 years ago

Controversial library closure inspires new musical in upstate New York

By David Escobar

Local playwright adapts Lake Luzerne drag story hour controversy into satirical show

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Lake Luzerne library to reopen after months of closure

By Times Union

Upheaval after planned drag story hour led to staff and board departures

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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

OSI Warren County land purchase

Piecing the puzzle: OSI deepens connections between Saratoga County, Adirondacks

By Mike Lynch

Lake Luzerne acquisition creates corridor linking Moreau Lake park to Ralph Road State Forest

APA committee denies Lake Luzerne’s map amendment request

By Gwendolyn Craig

An Adirondack Park Agency committee denied Lake Luzerne's request to weaken zoning restrictions on about 100 acres.

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APA meeting: Solar, housing development, Lake Luzerne zoning, and more

By Gwendolyn Craig

A solar project, a housing development, a zoning map amendment and a new campground are on the APA's agenda.

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