Traditionally observed as a religious holiday commemorating the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has since evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, with parades, music, dancing, drinking, and a whole lot of green. And the village will be hosting its very own celebration on the Saturday before. According … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board chose to cancel its contract with the controversial license plate reader and surveillance camera company Flock, and never enter into an agreement with the company again, in a 4-1 vote Monday night. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, when the Saranac Lake Police Department announced the installation of the cameras … Read more
Daylight Saving Time is now underway, and the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) is warning drivers that the time change can put them at risk of drowsy driving, increasing their odds of getting in a fatal crash. Sun Community News reports the partnership is promoting a “Stay Awake! Stay Alive!” message before … Read more
The owner of Santa’s Workshop – an Oswego-based landlord – has been arrested again. Last week, he was indicted on charges of attempted rape, bribing witnesses and stalking. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, for decades, tenants of Douglas S. Waterbury’s Oswego apartments have accused him of sexual harassment, coercion and pressuring them into sex … Read more
Fish culturists from the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Adirondack Fish Hatchery in Lake Clear were stocking fish for the 42nd annual Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby this weekend, March 7 and 8. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports they stocked around 40 fish — 18 of which were tagged. Organizers say the tagged fish are … Read more
Over the last three years, the Adirondack region has seen a groundswell of collaboration and creativity, producing tangible results in workforce housing. While the work ahead remains significant, the foundation of success laid by regional partners is stronger than ever. Join Adirondack Community Foundation for a day dedicated to the people and organizations driving this … Read more
The annual Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer event in Lake Placid was held on Saturday, Feb. 21 on the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval. 2026’s event raised $26,152 to benefit the Merrill Oncology Travel Fund at Adirondack Health, which helps patients and families manage the financial burden of traveling for lifesaving oncology care, as well … Read more
The final four teams remain in the hunt for an ECAC women’s hockey title. They’ll face off this weekend at the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid with an ECAC title and automatic berth to the NCAA national championships on the line. On Friday night, Cornell and Yale will face off for the first … Read more
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has released a report analyzing the state of patient care in New York’s rural North Country. Decades of systemic disinvestment, hospital consolidation, service reductions, and bed closures have eroded access to care in the region. Sun Community News reports the North Country, defined in the report as Clinton, … Read more
A former Keeseville resident was arrested Friday accused of falsely receiving more than $5,000 in SNAP benefits she wasn’t entitled to. Sun Community News reports New York State Police arrested Dakota Wommer, 25 of Williamsport, PA, on charges of third-degree grand larceny, third-degree welfare fraud, first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and first-degree falsifying … Read more