News Staff New York State Police arrested a Rochester woman last month for allegedly stealing prescription narcotics at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Antia L. Walker, 34, was charged with 12 counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, a felony, at 12:32 p.m. Friday, Dec. … Read more
Local business owner Diane Miller of Prescription Sewing invites the public to participate in a “Suncatcher” display of artistic talent for the Winter Carnival 2024 event. A call to action now to plan and make a SUNCATCHER before February 2nd , 2024 to be considered for the “Peoples Choice Award” and bragging rights for the … Read more
Community organizations can now apply to Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts program, which supports activities that address basic needs, educational pathways and economic vitality in the Adirondack region. Applications will be accepted online through Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Foundation will host an instructional webinar at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, for a demonstration on how to … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1.8 million in grants to support 27 not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites and other public lands. Locally, Adirondack Rail Trail Association ($75,400) to fund a comprehensive capacity-building initiative including the development of a multi-year strategic plan, revenue-generating activities, a volunteer program, and a marketing … Read more
A planned affordable housing cooperative in Lake Placid is slowly becoming a reality. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the co-op, which is located on a 103-acre plot of land off Averyville Road in Lake Placid, was announced in early 2022 when an anonymous private donor handed the parcel of land over to the Adirondack North … Read more
The Lake Placid Sinfionetta gearing up for a Winter Fundraiser and Holiday Party on Friday, Jan. 5. The French Horn Holiday Extravaganza Concert will be presented at 5 p.m. at St. Agnes Church by Sinfionetta musicians James Rester and Mirella Gable on brass, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. . The concert is a free-will offering, … Read more
Police say a domestic-related incident has left a Lake Placid woman facing charges. Sun Community News reports Lake Placid Village Police were contacted about the incident Dec. 31, ultimately arresting Whitney A. Casey, 43, on charges of aggravated criminal contempt, third-degree assault and criminal obstruction of breathing. Casey was arraigned in North Elba Town Court … Read more
A woman spent 25 hours in the freezing rain in the remote Dix Mountain Range the day after Christmas, after she slipped and slid hundreds of feet down a rock slide off the summit of South Dix Mountain. 46 year old Hope Lloyd f South Glens Falls only stopped her slide a short distance from … Read more
The application period for Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Gala Parade performers is now open. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprsie, Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will return Feb. 2-11 and feature a “Creepy Carnival” theme. The Gala Parade will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10.
A judge has denied a request by North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik and other Republicans to stall the rollout of universal mail-in voting in New York until a final decision is made on their pending lawsuit. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the lawsuit, which was filed on Sept. 20, seeks to have the new law … Read more