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(Press Republican (Plattsburgh, NY))
Article appeared: 2/1/2012
Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that a 348-acre purchase by the Town of Newcomb has added property targeting economic development.
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(The Post Star)
Article appeared: 1/25/2012
Reporter Jon Alexander reports that AT&T Wireless Inc. activated a pair of cellular towers Tuesday that will provide its customers service along much of state Route 28 between North Creek and Warrensburg.
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(NCPR.org (Canton, NY))
Article appeared: 1/23/2012
Reporter Brian Mann reports that the Adirondack Park Agency voted to approve the largest project in the Park's modern history, giving the green light to a massive resort planned around the Big Tupper ski area.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
Article appeared: 1/14/2012
Chris Morris reports on arguments in the Appellate Division Third Department last Monday in a Lake Placid case involving boat houses and the question of whether state law or local zoning controls. The decision is expected to resolve recent conflicting case law.
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(Adirondack Almanack)
Article appeared: 1/12/2012
The Adirondack Almanack reports that the environmental advocacy group Adirondack Council has proposed a plan to Gov Cuomo that the entire Adirondack Park be treated as one entity for purposes of state agency service.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise)
Article appeared: 12/24/2011
The ADE reports that Kathleen Moser has been chosen to replace Chris Amoto as assistant commissioner for natural resources.
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(Adirondack Almanack)
Article appeared: 12/21/2011
The Adirondack Almanack staff writes that there will be a workshop on managing family forest lands to help them save money and possibly find new sources of income.
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(Adirondack Express (Old Forge, NY))
Article appeared: 12/14/2011
Editor M. Lisa Monroe writes that APA Chairwoman Lani Ulrich's background is expected to be a key factor in helping her lead the agency.
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(Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY))
Article appeared: 12/11/2011
The Associated Press reports that DEC has hired Robert Stegemann to replace Betsy Lowe as Region 5 Director.
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(Hamilton County Express (Speculator, NY))
Article appeared: 12/10/2011
Repoter Christine Meixner reports that Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Farber was elated at the $103 million state grant money won by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, including broadband projects to bring high speed internet to the middle of the Adirondacks.
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(Denton Publications (Elizabethtown, NY))
Article appeared: 12/9/2011
Denton Publications reports that the APA is moving its website to a new address to improve uniformity among state agencies. The new address is www.apa.ny.gov.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise) | Article appeared: 12/3/2011
Chris Knight reports that the APA may be close to filling the economic affairs post left open in September 2010 when Steve Erman retired.
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(New York State (Albany, NY)) | Article appeared: 12/1/2011
The North Country Economic Development Council presents its plan to the state.
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Press Release Dated: 11/14/2011
An exhibition of monumental proportions and impact, "Adirondack View Finders: Farb, Bowie, Battaglia, Heilman" is comprised of work from the most influential Adirondack photographers Nathan Farb, Mark Bowie, Nancie Battaglia, and Carl Heilman.
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(Adirondack Explorer) | Article appeared: 11/29/2011
Editor Phil Brown reports that DEC Assistant Commissioner for Natural Resources Chris Amato is resigning his position.
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(Watertown Daily Times) | Article appeared: 11/25/2011
Reporter Marc Heller reports that Rural Utilities Service’s rural broadband program will see $6 million in funding for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, thanks in part to the efforts of local congressmen who pushed for its passage over objections in the House of Representatives.
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(NCPR.org (Canton, NY)) | Article appeared: 11/18/2011
Reporter Brian Mann talks with DEC Region 5 Director Betsy Lowe on her recent decision to resign from the agency.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise) | Article appeared: 11/17/2011
The Daily Enterprise editorial board writes that the state hasn't held up its end of the bargain on the 2% property tax cap -- mandate reform -- and it doesn't seem inclined to rush on any decisions.
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(Adirondack Express (Old Forge, NY))
Article appeared: 11/15/2011
The Adirondack Express reports that Gov. Cuomo has chosen Lani Ulrich of Old Forge to lead the Adirondack Park Agency.
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(Times Union (Albany, NY)) | Article appeared: 11/11/2011
Reporter Brian Nearing reports that with the departure of DEC Region 5 Director Betsy Lowe, the APA board will have more changes as it prepares to consider the Adirondack Club and Resort.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise) | Article appeared: 11/10/2011
Chris Knight reports on Lani ulrich's voting record as an APA commissioner.
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(Times Union (Albany, NY)) | Article appeared: 11/10/2011
Reporter Brian Nearing reports that Lani Ulrich has been nominated to lead the APA, and that her appointment is drawing praise from across the spectrum.
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(NCPR.org (Canton, NY)) | Article appeared: 11/10/2011
Reporter Brian Mann reports that with the choice of Lani Ulrich to lead the APA, it leaves some questions to be answered: The fate of the Adirondack Club and Resort plan and the fate of the other commissioners who are sitting on the Board with expired terms.
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(Press-Republican (Plattsburgh, NY))
Article appeared: 11/10/2011
Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that Gov Cuomo has chosen Lani Ulrich to lead the APA as its chairwoman, the first woman to lead the agency. Her choice was praised roundly.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise) | Article appeared: 11/12/2011
Mike Lynch reports that Betsy Lowe has resigned as DEC Region 5 Director and that DEC Region 6 Director Judy Drabicki will replace her as DEC designee on the APA board during the Adirondack Club and Resort project review. Jen McCormick has replaced Jim Fayle as the Empire State Development designee on the APA.
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(North Country Now (Potsdam, NY))
Article appeared: 11/9/2011
North Country Now reports that State Senators Patty Ritchie and Joseph Griffo prasie Gov. Cuomo's selection of Sherman Craig for the open APA Board seat.
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(The Post Star) | Article appeared: 11/9/2011
Jon Alexander reports on Governor Cuomo's appointment of Lani Ulrich to chair the Adirondack Park Agency and his nomination of Sherman Craig to fill the commissioner seat vacated by former chairman Curt Stiles.
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(Northeast Public Radio (WAMC)) | Article appeared: 11/9/2011
North Country Public Radio Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports on the nomination of Lani Ulrich to chair the APA and Sherman Craig to serve a a commissioner.
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(Adirondack Almanack) | Article appeared: 11/7/2011
Review Board Executive Director Fred Monroe, at the invitation of Adirondack Almanack owner John Warren, writes about the Regional Economic Development Councils and the need for them to work together to benefit the Adirondacks, which are split between three councils.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise) | Article appeared: 11/5/2011
Adirondack Council Executive Director Brian Houseal responds to Ross Whaley's October 28th letter which criticizes the Council's "Bob Marshall Wild Lands Complex Map" for its lack of attention to the role of private lands in ecosystem protection.
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(Denton Publications (Elizabethtown, NY)
Article appeared: 11/3/2011
Reporter Andy Flynn reports that the Lake Champlain Bridge will officially open on Nov. 7 with a ribbon cutting. The old bridge was closed in 2009 and demolished because of safety concerns.
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(Press-Republican) | Article appeared: 11/3/2011
Reporter Dan Heath reports that the strategic plan for the North Country Regional Economic Development Council has been released and will be presented for discussion on Friday at SUNY Potsdam.
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(The Chronicle (Glens Falls, NY) | Article appeared: 10/20/2011
State Senator Betty Little wants Lani Ulrich to be the new chairperson of the Adirondack Park Agency.
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(Adirondack Almanack) | Article appeared: 11/1/2011
Lake Placid CVB Communications Director Kimberly Rielly writes about her visit to Google headquarters and the future of mobile communications applications to promote Adirondack tourism. Smart phone users are now able to log onto m.lakeplacid.com for tourism information on the go.
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(NCPR.org (Canton, NY)) | Article appeared: 11/1/2011
Blogger Brian Mann asks if the next thing for the Adirondacks is to use forest products for energy creation -- specifically biomass power plants.
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(USDA Forest Service Website)
A link to the most recent information on 2011 income tax for forest land owners.
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(The Post Star) | Article appeared: 10/5/2011
Jon Alexander reports on local government anger and frustration over New York State's failure to take financial responsibility for the programs it mandates.
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(North Country Now) | Article appeared: 9/29/2011
Staff report on forums to discuss reforming the Adirondack Park Agency and revitalizing Adirondack communities. The first forum will be tonight at the SUNY ESF Visitors Interpretive Center in Newcomb at 7:30 PM. The second will be at the Northwoods Inn, Lake Placid at 7:30 PM on October 5th.
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(Adirondack Daily Enterprise) | Article appeared: 9/24/2011
Reporter Jessica Collier reports that nine programs mandate by the state make up 90 percent of county property tax bills, according to the New York State Association of Counties.
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