Adirondack Park
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North Country delegation briefs local officials on latest in Albany
PLATTSBURGH | With the state legislature now in session with a new Democratic majority, the North Country delegation touched down in Plattsburgh on Friday to brief local industry leaders on the latest from Albany. Read more
Signing off as your editor
After five years at The Sun — the past two as managing editor — I’m moving on to new opportunities. Read more
Towns should not be surprised by lawsuit
I would like to comment on the article (“Towns angry over suit,” Feb. 2 edition) that the towns were angry over a lawsuit filed by two environmental groups intended to prevent the state from building a 140-foot bridge. Read more
As winter sets in, environmental groups keep road salt in spotlight
PLATTSBURGH | As storms bear down in the Adirondacks and plows prowl the streets, local advocacy groups are keeping a spotlight on the effects of road salt. Read more
Towns angry over suit
NORTH HUDSON | Representatives of the central Adirondack Five Towns coalition expressed disappointment and a degree of anger last week over a lawsuit filed by two environmental groups intended to prevent the state from building a 140-foot bridge... Read more
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State budget process brings renewed call for more rangers
RAY BROOK | The campaign to increase the number of Forest Rangers who patrol the Adirondack Park has taken center stage in state budget hearings. Read more
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New deal to govern how broadband providers market speeds
PLATTSBURGH | Customers in the Adirondacks have long complained over spotty internet service. Read more
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Moore to step down as supervisor
NORTH HUDSON | North Hudson Supervisor Ronald Moore is hoping the second time’s the charm. Read more
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Precursor to potential Westport Golf Course project goes to APA
WESTPORT | An Adirondack Park Agency (APA) map amendment request from Westport went to public hearing just before Christmas. Read more
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Stefanik: ‘Not asking for permission’ to change GOP
WASHINGTON, D.C | Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) was a rare bright spot for Republicans in last month’s midterm elections. Read more
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DOT to begin road salt reduction pilot along Route 86
WILMINGTON | The state Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin using less salt on Route 86 between Lake Placid and Wilmington. Read more
As temperatures plummet, blackouts rattle residents
LONG LAKE | Residents are smarting over a series of power outages that have disrupted life just as winter has sunk its fangs into the remote mountainous region. Read more
Wind and solar development would ‘scar’ Adirondacks
Are you aware the Adirondack Park Agency has quietly made a move toward embracing industrial wind and solar development inside the Blue Line... Read more
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Lake George in photos
SILVER BAY | Some fascinating parallels exist between Adirondack photography in the early 21st century and that of a century prior. Read more
Native brook trout protected
LONG LAKE | Fish have been stocked in Adirondack waters for a century, and while that’s good news for anglers, it means that genetically pure strains of native brook trout are all but gone. Read more
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CycleADK route announced
TICONDEROGA | Cycle Adirondacks has announced the route for its signature tour of the 2019 season. Read more
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Little running on record of results
ELIZABETHTOWN | State Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) says helping people is her favorite part of the job. Read more
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Schroon creation welcomes campers
SCHROON LAKE | For Bob Rice, the train ride had just turned ugly. Read more
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Farmers, state officials launch six Adirondack Cuisine Trails
KEESEVILLE | The official launch of six Adirondack Cuisine Trails happened beside a braying herd of Devon cattle at Mace Chasm Farm. An October sun poured over their verdant field as a farmhand moved them toward fresh pasture. Read more
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New Adirondack Welcome Center enthralls visitors, area officials
QUEENSBURY | Stephanie Greineder of southern Pennsylvania stood in the new $22 million Adirondacks Welcome Center on its opening day last Thursday and watched a wall-sized video depicting people enjoying various attractions the area offers. Read more
