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The ‘Cheers’ of the North: Long Lake’s Adirondack Hotel

By Holly Riddle

How one woman's vision helped ensure historic 1899 hotel's success

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Small school, big impact: Wearing multiple hats in Long Lake

By Brenne Sheehan

“No day is ever the same" for Long Lake school superintendent

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Talks progress on Whitney Park easement that could protect 32,000 Adirondack acres 

By James Odato

Talks underway on proposed agreement to preserve majority of property while allowing 4,500-acre resort

Hoss's an Adirondack general store in Long Lake NY.

Three generations strong at historic Long Lake general store

By Holly Riddle

Hoss's in Long Lake is long-standing institution

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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

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