Threat Against TLCSD Deemed Not Credible

A threat made to the Tupper Lake Central School District Tuesday evening was investigated by State Police overnight and found to not be credible. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Superintendent Jaycee Welsh said late Wednesday afternoon that the school day went on without incident.

Saranac Lake Woman Sentenced In Son-In-Law’s Death

A Saranac Lake woman has been sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the murder of an Indian Lake man, her son-in-law, in August 2023. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 58 year old Ann M. Favro of Saranac Lake, was charged with killing David J. Chenier, 32, on Aug. 12 last year after … Read more

Lake Placid, North Elba Officials Prepping For DRI Applications

Some local officials are preparing to submit applications for the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grants, with hopes of securing $10 million for community improvement projects. Among the applicants are the Town of North Elba and the Village of Lake Placid. The proposed funding would be used to develop a bike and pedestrian-friendly corridor in … Read more

$100K Check Presented To Homeward Bound Adirondacks

American Legion Department of New York Commander Keith Koster recently presented a $100,000 check to Homeward Bound Adirondacks (HBA) on a visit to HBA’s veterans retreat site in the Town of Malone. The donation is part of the Department of New York’s effort to stem veteran post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), homelessness and suicide by supporting … Read more

Impact Of Walgreens Planned Closures Unclear Locally

Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, it’s not clear at this time if the Saranac Lake or Lake Placid stores are affected.

North Elba Seeks To Override Real Property Tax Cap

The town of North Elba is seeking to override the real property tax cap in the event that they need more flexibility in next year’s budget. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, to override the tax cap, the town will need to enact a local law. At a meeting on Oct. 8, the North Elba … Read more

Donations For Thrift Store And Food Pantry Project

The Lake Placid Thrive and Thrift store is beginning to accept donations this week, even as construction continues on the new building that will host both the thrift store and food pantry. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports donations can be dropped off Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Placid Outlet at 31 … Read more

Ballston Spa Car Show Rescheduled

A wet forecast put the breaks on a Ballston Spa car show over the weekend. WNYT reports the 22nd annual The Way We Were Car Show is now happening next Sunday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event brings in more than 400 cars each year, and offers food, live music and … Read more

Trudeau Institute To Hold Lecture

The Trudeau Institute continues its tradition of advancing immunological research by hosting the annual Ralph M. Steinman Memorial Lecture, a tribute to the Nobel Laureate and his groundbreaking work on the immune system. Sun Community News reports the event emphasizes the Trudeau Institute’s commitment to innovation in biomedical research and celebrates Steinman’s lasting influence on … Read more