Olympic facilities funding questioned in budget talks
By Gwendolyn Craig
February 6, 2024
Protect the Adirondacks is questioning Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $82.5 million investment into Olympic facilities.
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Trash hauling payments included in governor’s budget
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 29, 2024
Contract and payment issues continue around trash subsidies for Essex and Hamilton counties
DEC seeks public’s input on Great Camp Santanoni access
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 25, 2024
Access to Great Camp Santanoni has been a “big disappointment” to some people with disabilities, but the DEC is working to rectify that.
Ups and downs for Adirondacks in Hochul’s budget
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 17, 2024
The details emerged in budget bills filed late Tuesday following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s presentation of her $233 billion “balanced” budget.
Hochul releases $233B proposed state budget
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 16, 2024
State spending up $4 billion from what Hochul proposed last year.
How Hochul’s 2024 vision could impact the Adirondacks
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 9, 2024
The governor proposed initiatives that could impact Adirondack Park communities including repurposing closed state prisons for housing.
Hochul signs Birds and Bees Protection Act
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 4, 2024
Compromises made for farms
What’s on the legislative agenda?
By Gwendolyn Craig
January 2, 2024
State legislators will return to Albany on Jan. 3 with a slate of Adirondack Park-related initiatives jockeying for attention and funds.
2023 Explored: Adirondack Park Agency
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 30, 2023
The APA made news for many of its policy decisions, court cases, as well as its plans for $29 million in state funds for a new headquarters.
Adirondack senator to deploy to Kuwait
By Gwendolyn Craig
December 23, 2023
State Sen. Mark Walczyk, whose district includes part of the Adirondack Park, will deploy to Kuwait for nine months beginning the end of January.