With the 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail now completed, the Adirondack Rail Trail Association is turning its attention to making the trail a more well-defined and integral part of the communities it skirts on its way from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake. The Times Union reports Brian Greene, vice chair of ARTA, likened it to an … Read more
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers tips to navigate store return and refund policies. The National Retailer Foundation estimates that consumers will return $849.9 billion worth of merchandise this year, or 15.8 percent of retailers’ total projected annual sales. Consumers should be aware of laws that protect them … Read more
Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman is settling into his new role in the state capitol ahead of the legislative session, and on Monday was appointed to chair the Task Force on New York-Canada Relations, a working group meant to foster close social and economic relations, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
U.S. Ski and Snowboard recently announced that the aerials portion of the Freestyle World Cup event, originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort, will be moved to Lake Placid between Jan. 16 to 18. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the move comes following unseasonably warm weather out west, replacing the originally scheduled … Read more
There’s a new opportunity for families to experience the Adirondacks while at the Albany International Airport. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, in November, the airport unveiled three new enhancements, including a brand-new children’s play area — the Adirondack Imaginarium — a mural and a sculpture. The Adirondack Imaginarium, which totals 1,300 square feet, had … Read more
The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation announced Monday the appointment of Lizz Schuyler as senior director of science and conservation.According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, a native New Yorker, Schuyler grew up in the Pottersville/Schroon Lake area. She attended State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry for her undergraduate degree and … Read more
The Tupper Lake village board voted unanimously at its Dec. 15 meeting to adopt a resolution creating a restricted fund dedicated solely to future fire truck purchases. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the capital reserve fund would receive 10% of the overall annual payment the town of Tupper Lake makes to the village for fire … Read more
After years of incremental downtown improvements, like new benches here and banners there, village officials recently adopted a comprehensive set of Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines designed to bring consistency, predictability, and long-term value to future public investments. Sun Community News reports the guidelines, finalized in November 2025, establish a clear framework for how public spaces … Read more
The holiday spirit will be in full swing this Christmas Eve as the Saranac Lake Civic Center hosts its annual “Skate With Santa” event, proudly sponsored by the Saranac Lake Moose Lodge #457. Families, friends, and community members of all ages are invited to lace up their skates and enjoy a festive morning filled with … Read more
Six Adirondack Park-based environmental organizations welcome all to attend a webinar titled “Wake Sports in the Adirondacks: The Hidden Impacts and Dangers to Our Ecosystems” that will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. This educational presentation is free to the public and will address questions and concerns about … Read more