The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) released its 2025 year-end report, showcasing initiatives that promote the Adirondacks as a premier destination while simultaneously investing in community priorities and sustainable tourism. Sun Community News reports the report highlights strong economic performance, community-focused initiatives, research efforts, regional marketing campaigns, and a new strategic plan.
Another budget hearing, another spotlight on Tupper Lake’s water crisis from state Sen. Dan Stec. He addressed the topic with DOH Commissioner James McDonald, saying, long story short, the village needs to spend between $20 and $25 million to deliver clean and safe drinking water. This includes the roughly $7 million existing debt from the … Read more
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of … Read more
Jazen Reuss is preparing to reopen the former BluSeed Studios as Cedar Street Studios. Sun Community News reports the non-profit arts center dissolved last year amid a dire financial situation. Taking action, Reuss, who was once the ceramic studio manager of BluSeed Studios, decided to purchase the building and renovate it, with the intention of … Read more
The start date of the Adirondack Park Agency’s adjudicatory hearing for a proposed howitzer testing range in the town of Lewis has been delayed again, from Feb. 25 to April 22. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the APA had yet to issue a public statement on this as of press time Wednesday, although attorneys on … Read more
The Adirondack Food System Network announced today that the 2026 Food Justice Summit keynote will be given by nationally-recognized food system analyst, Ken Meter. Ken has more than 47 years of experience in community building and is the author of Building Community Food Webs. The Food Justice Summit will take place Thursday, February 26, 2026, … Read more
The cause of death for the Georgia man that died in a Whiteface Mountain skiing incident has been released. Updates came Tuesday morning New York State Police. They say the cause of death for 44-year-old Michael Vacek Jr., of Atlanta, GA was found to be blunt force trauma to the chest. The autopsy was conducted … Read more
Last week, Saranac Lake Central School District (SLCSD) Superintendent Diane Fox recommended that Bloomingdale Elementary School close, have its students transferred to Petrova, and then move the middle school into the high school. According to the Sun Community News, on Feb. 25, the Board of Education must vote on three resolutions — one to close … Read more
The Essex County Health Partners have announced the release of the Essex County Community Health Assessment (CHA) 2025 and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2026–2030. Sun Community News reports the plan make up a comprehensive public health planning document that outlines key health needs, data insights, and priority strategies to improve the health and well-being … Read more
The Tupper Lake Volunteer Ambulance and Emergency Squad put out a call for community support to help cover the costs for a new ambulance, and the generosity came quickly. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, last week, the Tupper Lake Rotary Club proudly handed over a check for $25,000. This was a dollar-for-dollar match for … Read more