The 2026 Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer fundraising event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the James C. Sheffield Olympic Oval in Lake Placid. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, skaters of all ages and ability levels are invited to participate, raise critical funds and support cancer research and … Read more
A hiker died near the summit of Mount Marcy on Thursday, after calling 911 that afternoon to report they had slipped there. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the state Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed Sunday evening that a 21-year-old hiker from New Jersey was found dead near the mountain’s summit area Thursday night. The … Read more
The 2026 Food Justice Summit is just around the corner. Hosted by the Adirondack Food System Network, this year’s Summit brings together farmers, funders, healthcare leaders, advocates, educators, and community members from across the Adirondack region for a full day of connection, collaboration, and action. Tickets are still available, and Scholarships remain open for those … Read more
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