Archive for May, 2008

CALL OF THE RETAILER RISES AGAIN - The Times Union ( Albany, NY) Web site

Friday, May 30th, 2008
Reporter Marlene Kennedy reports that Tupper Lake officials are looking to get assistance from retail developer Nigro Cos. in their effort to attract a Wal-Mart to the area. (more...)

LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE ADIRONDACKS - Press Republican ( Plattsburgh, NY) Web site

Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that a meeting of scientists was held where Adirondack Park research and policy were discussed. (more...)

OFFICIALS CALL FOR ECONOMIC PLAN - The Post-Star ( Glens Falls, NY ) Web site

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Reporter Maury Thompson reports that Fred Monroe met with the Post-Star editorial board recently and said that local government officials are pushing for the state to prepare an economic master plan for the Adirondack Park. (more...)

EDITORIAL: ANOTHER STUDY OF THE ADIRONDACK PARK, FROM ANOTHER ANGLE - The Lake George Mirror ( Lake George, NY) Page 6

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
An editorial notes that New York State appears to be ready to address economic concerns in the Adirondacks, following concerns raised by Fred Monroe of the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board. (more...)

UPSTATE’S PAIN (Editorial) - The Times Union ( Albany, NY) Web site

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
An editorial states that after another report has been issued reaffirming the economic divide between upstate and downstate New York, Gov. Paterson needs to appoint a separate, autonomous advocate for upstate development. (more...)

YOU CAN ‘HEAR ME NOW’ WAY UP NORTH - The Times Union ( Albany, NY) Web site

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
The Associated Press reports that cell service in hamlet areas and population centers in the Adirondacks will soon be increasing, but many rural areas will still be without service. (more...)

CAPTURING THE ADIRONDACKS - The Saratogian ( Saratoga Springs, NY) Web site

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Reporter Paul Post reports that the beauty, attractions, economic conditions and environmental issues confronting the Adirondack Park are masterfully captured in a new two-hour documentary called 'The Adirondacks' (more...)

LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE ADIRONDACKS - The Press-Republican ( Plattsburgh, NY) Web site

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Reporter Kim Smith Dedam reports that APA Chairman Curt Stiles met recently with a group of scientists to discuss Adirondack Park research and policy. (more...)

A NEW DETENTE SHAKES ALBANY: PATERSON-BRUNO - The New York Times ( New York, NY) Web site

Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Reporter Danny Hakim reports on the friendly relationship between Gov. David Paterson and Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. (more...)

THE SENSIBLE ELECTRICAL ROUTE (Editorial) - Adirondack Daily Enterprise ( Saranac Lake, NY) Web site

Friday, May 23rd, 2008
An editorial writes about new, taller, sturdier electrical poles are being put in place by National Grid workers west of Tupper Lake on state Route 3 and state Route 56. (more...)
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