News Staff The Saranac Lake Youth Center received an $8,000 donation Friday from Kingsbury Companies, LLC — a Middlesex, Vermont-based construction company that handles projects throughout the Northeast. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the donation came from a portion of the company’s profits from the Upper Locks project.
Seven jurors were seated Thursday in the double-murder trial of Adam Smith in St. Lawrence County Court. Jury selection will continue on Friday. Twelve jurors and a number of alternates are needed. Smith, 48, of Lake Placid, is accused of killing two St. Lawrence County men last year.
Adirondack Park Agency board members approved a joint comment period for a proposed amendment to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Intensive Use Area Unit Management Plan (UMP) at a their monthly meeting on Thursday to discuss modernizations and improvements planned for the sports complex.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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