Franklin County proposes 500-mile multi-use trail network
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 12, 2024
Public invited to comment on the largest outdoor recreation initiative taken on by the county
Gwendolyn Craig
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Climate Change Superfund Act awaits Gov. Hochul’s signature
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 10, 2024
Lawmakers passed a bill requiring large greenhouse gas emitters to pay for their pollution, creating a new fund for climate projects.
Lawmakers adjourn without acting on amendment to free closed North Country prison land
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 10, 2024
Adirondack communities await fate of 3 closed prisons as legislative session ends without action
Feasibility study for Adirondack Park Agency HQ relocation kept under wraps
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 7, 2024
Records request turned down twice as state agency plans move to Saranac Lake
Adirondack Park Agency economic liaison becomes next head of regional tourism office
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 6, 2024
The Adirondack Park Agency's economic officer has been named the next president and CEO of ROOST.
Gov. Hochul moves to free land under closed Adirondack prisons for business use
By Gwendolyn Craig
June 4, 2024
Agreement nears to address closed prisons in the Adirondacks.
New state website tracks $4.2B environmental bond spending
By Gwendolyn Craig
May 30, 2024
Interactive map shows projects funded by bond act and what funds are still available.
East, West Caroga lakes to try herbicide on Eurasian watermilfoil
By Gwendolyn Craig
May 21, 2024
Caroga town is 7th Adirondack Park community to receive permit to try ProcellaCOR
Adirondack Park Agency denies appeal for Lewis artillery range
By Gwendolyn Craig
May 16, 2024
The application remains incomplete after five reviews by the agency.
Wagon rides to resume at Great Camp Santanoni; state discusses alternative access options
By Gwendolyn Craig
May 10, 2024
Including an idea to lend out powered wheelchairs