Former Magic Forest Site Proposed for Major Housing Development

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• Former Magic Forest Site Proposed for Major Housing Development

  The former Magic Forest amusement park property in Lake George could become a large residential and commercial development. The proposal calls for 374 housing units on the 61-acre site, including senior housing, two-family homes and multifamily buildings. Plans also include storage units and commercial space. The Lake George Planning Board is scheduled to review the […]