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Who’s using the most water in the Adirondack Park?

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Park's permitted water users pump around 12 billion gallons of water a year.

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Olympic facilities leader restacks the authority

By James Odato

There are some changes afoot at Olympic Regional Development Authority amid leadership and operational challenges

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Unraveling a 100-year-old murder mystery at Whiteface

By Tim Rowland

Classic Adirondack hike masks a grim legacy

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Preserving the past, building the future: Whiteface Memorial Highway’s renovation

By Tom French

A look inside the Whiteface Memorial Highway renovation. Iconic road, castle and other structures are in the midst of restoration efforts.

Whiteface Mountain makes plans for snowmaking reservoir

By James Odato

CEO Ashley Walden spearheads multi-year effort to combat snow shortages

Whiteface responds to concerns about trail conditions

By James Odato

Following complaints, Olympic Authority CEO Ashley Walden summons Belleayre manager to monitor operations

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Riding the slides

By Tom French

Double black-diamond skiing at Whiteface worth doing once

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APA OKs Whiteface trail expansion, approval comes with caveats

By Gwendolyn Craig

The APA approved plans for ski trail widening, new trails and a new lift from Bear Den to Legacy Lodge at Whiteface Mountain.

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ORDA highlights support for Whiteface trail expansion plan

By Gwendolyn Craig

Proposal adding and widening ski trails at Whiteface Mountain heads to Adirondack Park Agency public comment.

New lift, trail work proposed for Whiteface Mountain

By Gwendolyn Craig

State officials have big plans, but a tree-cutting decision could cause hiccups.

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