Hochul could bring a ‘new day’ for Adirondacks
Several advocacy groups and local government leaders in the Adirondacks look at Cuomo’s resignation as an opportunity for the 6-million-acre public and private park.
governor cuomo
Latest Story
With an environmental bond act before voters, a look back to 1996
New York voters will decide on unprecedented state debt for environmental projects, something they have not been asked to do in 26 years.
All Stories
Cuomo’s resignation caps record of Adirondack preservation and strife
Cuomo's work in the Adirondacks included both substantial purchases that expanded the public forest preserve and a thwarted effort to expanded motorized use on some of those lands.
Road salt task force still without members
The state’s road salt task force has a detailed report due to lawmakers on Dec. 1, except there’s a problem—the task force doesn’t exist.
Adirondack Park chair appointment coming soon?
On its eight-member board, the APA has one vacant position, two board members serving on expired terms and still no chair.
State seeks volunteers to help with trailhead cleanup, hiker education
The state is seeking volunteers to assist with hiker education and trailhead cleanup, in the Adirondacks and elsewhere.
Environmental bond act to go before voters in November 2022
Mother Nature is back on the ballot, except voters will have to wait a year before deciding on the $3 billion bond act.
Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council
Cuomo's senior policy advisor for energy and the environment will be the Adirondack Council's vice president for conservation.
Green energy economy leads Cuomo’s third State of State address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's third State of the State address focused on a green energy economy with mention of Adirondack-region projects.
Pandemic leads Cuomo’s State of the State, but climate remains a priority
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's four-day State of the State started with the pandemic and $15 billion budget deficit, but the climate got a nod.