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Senate confirms three Adirondack Park Agency members
Law-Diao makes history as first Black person on the board
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Adirondack Park Agency Chairman John Ernst reflects on his service and family legacy.
Law-Diao makes history as first Black person on the board
John Ernst will oversee a discussion on solar farms Thursday in the first meeting of the APA since he was appointed chairman.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed John Ernst, New York City businessman and Elk Lake retreat owner, to chair the Adirondack Park Agency.