Four years after establishing its regional Community Policing Initiative, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative (ADI) is inviting North Country community members to its first public Community Policing Forum. Sun Community News rpeorts the forum will provide information and insights on the innovative training program designed to help local law enforcement agencies fulfill their commitment to equity … Read more
After weeks of uncertainty, financial assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be available for those who are struggling to pay heating bills. The application period for this year’s program opens on Monday, Dec. 1. Sun Community News reports HEAP is an annual program that helps low-income households pay the cost of heating … Read more
A fast-moving winter storm is forecast to bring significant snowfall to eastern New York and much of New England on Tuesday. While light to moderate accumulation is expected locally, the Tri-Lakes region will likely miss out on the bulk of the storm’s snow. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the National Weather Service’s Burlington, Vermont … Read more
Christmas in the Forks is taking place Dec. 6 and 7. Sun Community News reports the two-day celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with a kick-off event at the Au Sable Forks Free Library, where children of all ages will be able to enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, holiday music, hot chocolate, a cookie … Read more
The Adirondack Diversity Initiative is inviting North Country community members to its first public community policing forum. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the forum will provide information and insights about the innovative training program that was designed to help local law enforcement agencies fulfill their commitment to equity and inclusion by building stronger relationships between … Read more
Registration for the fourth annual Saranac Lake 3P race opens at noon on Monday, as do the raffle ticket sales for a pair of hand-painted, 3P-inspired skis. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, to register, go to runreg.com/saranac-lake-3p. Race tickets are discounted for the first month, rising in price on Jan. 1. Currently, registration costs … Read more
Saranac Lake has adopted a 10% property tax exemption for members of its volunteer firefighting and ambulance forces in an attempt to attract more volunteers to the lifesaving organizations. Village resident Ellen Yousey asked for some figures on the impact this law will have at a meeting on Monday, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Mayor … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board got rolling on a program to put tax revenue from cannabis sales in the village into a grant program for local organizations and events on Monday. The board plans to vote on the law at its next meeting on Dec. 8. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, on Monday, the … Read more
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer made two visits in the Tri-Lakes on Tuesday, stopping by Arts Center Lake Placid and then The Wild Center museum in Tupper Lake. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Schumer touted the federal funding he secured for each venue — $1 million for the arts center and $466,000 for the museum. … Read more
North Country Community College has launched a new effort to connect with, support, and celebrate first-generation college students — those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. Earlier this month, the college hosted its inaugural series of First-Generation Student Celebrations across all three campus locations: Nov. 5 at the Malone campus, … Read more