A staff report notes that the standoff between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the community of Lake George, NY over the Governor’s attempt to oust Lake George Park Commission Executive Director David Wick is escalating. 

Writer Peter Bauer, executive director of Protect the Adirondacks, writes that a new 1,118-acre, 26-lot subdivision in the towns of Bleeker and Johnstown is poised for approval by the Adirondack Park Agency. 

Reporter Amanda May Metzger reports that Lake George Park Commission Executive Director Dave Wick remains on paid administrative leave after the commission’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday, and no timeline has been set for resolving the situation. 

Writer Mike Lynch writes that the state Department of Transportation is planning to repair eight bridges on state Route 73 from Saint Huberts to Keene during the next two years.

Reporters Martha Foley and Brian Mann discuss the push by the Cuomo administration to oust David Wick, the executive director of the Lake George Park Commission. 

Writer Anthony Hall writes that local governments, lake and landowners associations, sportsmen and environmental protection organizations want to see Lake George’s program of mandatory inspections of trailered boats adopted throughout the Adirondack Park.

Reporter Scott Donnelly reports that the Lake George Park Commission voted unanimously Friday to keep Executive Director Dave Wick on paid administrative leave while it investigates claims brought against him by the administration of Gov Andrew M. Cuomo. 

Reporter Amanda May Metzger reports that efforts by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration to remove Lake George Park Commission Executive Director Dave Wick this week stem from a 1-gallon fuel spill that took place several months ago and was not reported. 

The Post-Star editorial board writes that they are skeptical that a 1-gallon gas leak is the actual motivation behind the maneuvering of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration to oust executive director Dave Wick from the Lake George Park Commission.

A staff report notes that the Adirondack Common Ground Alliance has released the updated Blueprint for the Blue Line, a set of legislative priorities for the Adirondack Park for 2015 and beyond.
 

A staff report notes that the Keeseville Village Board will hold a special meeting on Nov. 25 to discuss issues pertaining to the dissolution of the Village on Dec. 31. 

Reporter Brian Mann reports that David Wick, Executive Director of the Lake George Park Commission, has been placed on paid administrative leave. 

Reporter Brian Mann reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing to oust David Wick, the head of  the Lake George Park Commission. 

Reporter Bill Mahoney reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s victory on Election Day was achieved with the smallest percentage of state residents of any governor in the country.

Reporter Brian Mann reports that Saranac Lake’s village trustees have voted to table zoning changes needed for a new $18 million waterfront resort. 

Writer Phil Brown, editor of the Adirondack Explorer, writes that at recent meetings on the Remsen-Lake Placid rail corridor, the state misinformed the public about the legal implications of removing tracks that cross rivers between Big Moose and Tupper Lake. 

A staff report notes that the EDC Warren County board has passed a resolution in support of recommendations from the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board and Adirondack Association of Towns and Villages for modifications to the Adirondack Park Agency land use plan. 

Writer Phil Brown writes that the Adirondack Park Agency has canceled tonight’s meeting in Old Forge on proposed amendments to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan due to inclement weather in the forecast. 

Reporter Brian Mann reports that the Adirondack Park Agency is gearing up to conduct its review of tow major projects that are underway in Saranac Lake that could transform the community’s waterfront. 

A staff report notes that the Adirondack Park Upper Hudson Recreation Hub grants, provided by the Nature Conservancy, will be used to fund nine projects that increase tourism opportunities, support small business growth and expand recreational offerings, strengthening the region’s local economy and supporting jobs. 

Reporter Matthew Turner reports that the North Elba Town Council is weighing its options on whom it will appoint to the state Olympic Regional Development Authority board. 

The Adirondack Council has issued a press release noting that the Adirondack Common Ground Alliance has released the updated Blueprint for the Blue Line, a set of legislative priorities for the Adirondack Park for 2015 and beyond.  

Reporter Cristine Meixner reports that Town of Lake Pleasant Superintendent of Highways Randy La Varnway is scrambling to find a way to accommodate Lyme Adirondack Timberland’s plan to log in the Perkins Clearing area this winter. 

Reporter Amanda May Metzger reports that officials are looking at a May 2015 groundbreaking for the Route 9 Gateway Project that will transform the corridor from Northway Exit 21 to West Brook Road that leads into the village of Lake George from the south.
 

A staff report notes that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released its Draft Aquatic Invasive Species strategy to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS in New York State for public comment. Comments will be accepted through December 15.
 

Reporter Ted Booker reports that the soybean harvest in Northern New York has suffered yield losses this year due to the rare presence of white mold.

A staff report notes that $500,000 in grants will be awarded to communities in the Adirondacks to enhance business development and access to the State’s newly-acquired former Finch Timberlands.

Reporter Chris Knight reports that the town of Harrietstown Planning Board has identified some potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed expansion of the former Crescent Bay marina. 

Reporter David Cederstrom reports that the Jefferson Project has taken its next major step in the creation of a 2,000 square-foot Data Visualization Laboratory at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute in Bolton. 

Reporters Brian Mann and Martha Foley discuss Sen. Betty Little’s influence on the Adirondack Park. 

A staff report notes that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released the final unit management plans for the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area and the Saint Regis Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area. 

Reporter Brian Mann reports that the final public meeting to take comments on proposed changes to the historical rail corridor that runs from Lake Placid to Old Forge will take place today.

Reporter Shaun Kittle reports that the state Department of Environmental Conservation has said that the draft of the Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan is open for public comment through Dec. 15. 

Reporter Maury Thompson reports that Republican Elise Stefanik has won her bid to become the youngest woman ever to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Writer Phil Brown writes that Peter Bauer, executive director of Protect the Adirondacks, has filed a complaint with the Adirondack Park Agency claiming that a project completed by DEC this year rehabilitating two miles of trail in the Black River Wild Forest should not have been authorized without an amendment to the Adirondack Park State Land master Plan.

A staff report notes that New York State DEC Regional Director Robert Stegemann has announced that the Wilmington Wild Forest Unit Management Plan will be reopened in order to expand mountain biking and snowmobile trails within the Wilmington Wild Forest. 

A staff report notes that scientists in Vermont and New York are asking some of the region’s maple producers to let them know if they are concerned that climate change could affect their operations.

Reporter Thom Randall reports that Mayor Robert Blais and the S.A.V.E Lake George Committee are planning a fishing tourney in the village of Lake George for the weekend of July 10 in 2015.

Reporter Thom Randall reports that an initiative to restore the natural vegetation and ambiance of Diamond Island on Lake George has been proposed, and the town board enthusiastically endorsed the concept at their recent monthly meeting.
 

Reporter Phil Brown reports that while the state Department of Transportation is estimating that it would cost about $20 million to convert 70 miles of rail corridor between Big Moose and Lake Placid to a recreational trail, Joe Hattrup, president of the Iron Horse Preservation Society, has said he can do it for free. 

Reporter Chris Knight reports that the village of Saranac Lake will pay $150,000 to settle a costly and long-running legal battle over a sewer line it installed in 2005.