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New hotel on Lake Placid approved

By Gwendolyn Craig

APA authorizes construction of an 185-room Cambria

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ORDA hit with lawsuit over office building project

By James Odato

Firm contests ORDA's bidding process, seeks to stop construction of a new Lake Placid headquarters for the Olympic Regional Development Authority.

Hochul touts environmental, economic projects in the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Governor visits Lake Placid to showcase porous pavement, water line upgrades

Seeking to expand, ADK eyes Cascade Ski Center

By Mike Lynch

The nonprofit hiking organization would like to expand educational programs.

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On Lake Placid’s Cascade Road, tensions flare around residential, commercial development

By Tim Rowland

Zipline attraction Experience Outdoors faces complaints from neighbors.

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APA approves housing in Saranac Lake, Lake Placid

By Gwendolyn Craig

The two housing development projects add 70 units of apartments to Saranac Lake and 6 houses to Lake Placid

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Cannabis in the Adirondacks: A natural economic high?

By Janet Reynolds

“We believe New York will be one of the top five or three (cannabis use) states in the country based on sheer population and tourism."

John Brown's memorial near Lake Placid.

Advancing Adirondack inclusivity at John Brown Farm

By Brandon Loomis

The state’s early embrace of freedom fighters’ legacy is something to build upon, said Adirondack Diversity Initiative Director Nicole Hylton-Patterson.

Popular Lake Placid trail to get new start

By Mike Lynch

Cobble Hill users are encouraged to begin hike from the village, rather than at Northwoods School. The parking there has been closed to the public.

APA office

Campground expansion, ropes course, solar project, more up for public comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is seeking public comments on a number of proposals including business expansions, a cell tower and more.

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