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NYS enters conversations with future owner of Whitney estate

By James Odato

DEC Commissioner engages with buyer to balance development and conservation at Whitney Park

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Whitney buyer says New York shut out of Adirondack Park land deal

By James Odato

Texas developer under contract to buy Whitney estate says he's open to exploring easement opportunities

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Texas developer poised to purchase historic Whitney estate in the Adirondacks

By James Odato

Luxury resort planned for Adirondacks' pristine Whitney Park

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Whitney Park administrator says he’s ‘open to talking’ with state, land trusts regarding sale

By James Odato

Questions remain about whether the state or land trusts could play a role.

Aerial in the central Adirondacks, summer. Part of Whitney Park, a private inholding, is seen here with the Whitney camp on Little Forked Lake.

‘A profound gift’: How Long Lake will benefit from Whitney Park sale

By James Odato

When a buyer is found for the sprawling 36,600-acre Adirondack estate listed at $180 million, the town is poised to receive a windfall.

Girl in first responder uniforms stands in front of a rescue vehicle

Young volunteer becomes first junior responder in Long Lake Rescue Squad

By Arietta Hallock

Amidst a parkwide first responder shortage, meet the Long Lake teen pioneering a new program

Long Lake agrees to purchase causeway, dam wrecked in storms last year 

By Zachary Matson

The town of Long Lake plans to buy and repair a causeway and dam breached during heavy rainfall last summer

The Hinterlands of the Cedarlands: Exploring a former Boy Scout camp

By Tom French

Multiple recreational opportunities at former Boy Scout camp

New owner, old easement at former Adirondack Scout camp

By Mike Lynch

What Cedarlands property sale means for public access

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Reservations canceled at campground for people with disabilities

By Mike Lynch

Paul Smith's College seeks a long-term contract to operate the campground.

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