News Staff Since the last weekly update, 105 cases of COVID-19 have been reported to the Essex County Health Department. This includes at-home positive test results reported to ECHD. 05/31: 37 cases 06/01: 15 cases 06/02: 22 cases 06/03: 8 cases 06/04: 12 cases 06/05: 11 cases
The effort to build a new children’s museum in Saranac Lake, Play ADK, is now in the design phase. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the organization behind the museum contracted with Phinney Design Group to begin the first phase of the construction project. Phase one will include the creation of a conceptual design, an … Read more
(DEC) today announced measures to prevent the further spread of aquatic invasive species in the Adirondacks. Recent changes to Environmental Conservation Lawbecome effective on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, and require motorized boat users to obtain certification that they have inspected and removed potentially harmful aquatic invasive species before launching in waters in, and immediately adjacent … Read more
The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration (GABC) returns this coming June 3-5, 2022 for the 18th time. The 3 day event is designed to introduce birders of all ages and skill levels to the unique boreal bird species and habitats in the Adirondack Park. The celebration features birding field trips to local Important Bird Areas (IBA’s), … Read more
Memorial Day services will happen in Lake Placid but the traditional parade down Main Street and luncheon will not be held again. The Lake Placid News reports the parade and luncheon are canceled due to the recent upsurge of the COVID pandemic and construction on Main Street.
The Saranac Lake village board is considering censuring Trustee Rich Shapiro after he shouted and swore at a village resident at a public meeting last week and got in a physical confrontation with a community member at a political rally over the weekend. Both incidents were reportedly b steeped in years of conflicts and disagreements … Read more
A Saratoga man was rescued by forest rangers on Gothics Mountain in Essex County. The 53 year old man was missing and twelve Rangers and volunteers from the Adirondack Climbers’ Coalition joined the search. The man was found about two miles from the Roaring Brook trailhead and 21 Rangers assisted with the carry out as … Read more
On May 22 at 2:35 p.m., New York State Police reported a man in his fifties was unconscious on Scarface Mountain. CPR was administered on the trail and the hiker began breathing again, but was still in unstable condition. Forest Ranger Lieutenant LaPierre, and Rangers Curcio, DiCintio, Martin, Mecus, Piersma, and Sabo responded with State … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting nominations from its members and the community for the Don Duso Citizen of the Year. The award, which will be presented at the 2022 Annual Dinner on June 23rd at the Hotel Saranac, will go to a community member who has shown significant contribution to the … Read more
Saranac Lake’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) is in the process of being updated in order to guide appropriate development and investment in waterfront areas. The LWRP will promote public access to recreational opportunities, identify sustainable approaches to mitigate climate change impacts, stimulate economic development, and plan connection to and between recreational amenities and downtown. … Read more