News Staff DEC announced that hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2021-2022 seasons are on sale now. In addition, DEC announced new opportunities for hunters this year, including expanded hunting seasons and allowing youth ages 12 and 13 to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow in upstate counties that have passed … Read more
Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (PSC AWI) released its Annual Stewardship Program for the 2020 boating season. The report, which can be found on adkwatershed.org/publications, states that six species of aquatic invasive species were found on boats in the Adirondacks in 2020, none of which were new to the region. In 2020 AWI boat … Read more
State Police responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on Penny Lane in the town of Malone. An investigation revealed that 35-year-old Christopher J. Waldron, 37-year-old Jasmine L. Vermette, and 29-year-old Shala B. Skyner, all of Malone, broke into the victim’s home, stole various property and assaulted her. As they fled the … Read more
A ranger rescue in the Town of North Elba. DEC dispatch received a call from a pair of hikers reporting that a member of their party was overdue from hiking Mount Marcy in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Forest Rangers responded to the Adirondak Loj parking lot to interview the reporting party. They located the … Read more
Governor Cuomo announced $900,000 in grants to support 30 not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites and public lands. Among the recipients; Adirondack Mountain Club ($14,139) – To hire one staff member for a Summer Stewardship Program to be stationed on top of New York’s tallest mountains from May to October … Read more
There will be no COVID restrictions that will have an impact on interscholastic athletics for the upcoming school year, said New York State Public High School Athletic Association Executive Director, Dr. Robert Zayas. WTEN reports he said state championships are scheduled for the 2021-2022 school year and that fall sports would begin on August 23.
DEC staff will teach fishing basics during a free fishing clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Lake Colby boat launch on state Route 86. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports afterward, participants will have a chance to practice their skills on the lake. No fishing license needed for this … Read more
State Police responded to State Route 3 for a motor vehicle crash. A 2001 Suzuki Motorcycle operated by 24-year-old Ivan Irvine of Saranac Lake, was traveling east and attempted to pass a vehicle on the shoulder, when his motorcycle struck guide wires. The motorcycle overturned numerous times and Irvine was ejected. He was initially transported … Read more
Heavy and frequent rains across the state have swollen rivers in Adirondack Park. Officials are urging hikers and outdoor recreationists to use caution. DEC is warning residents and visitors that trails, campgrounds, and popular water recreation Do not attempt to cross high, fast-moving rivers or streams without a bridge, if camping near water, be prepared … Read more
In Malone, asbestos abatement is expected to start at the site of the Harison Place project and will last at least two weeks. In addition to asbestos abatement, steps to prepare the site for building removal are taking place. This includes fencing around the construction area, staging of heavy equipment and traffic safety barriers. Citizen … Read more