News Staff Assemblyman Robert Smullen, R-Meco, is running for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Smullen is now the first official GOP candidate seeking the nomination for NY-21; other potential candidates have either declined to run entirely, or backed out after starting the ‘listening process’ that many undergo before declaring a … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $25 million is now available through the first round of a new program for land conservation partners to protect and preserve open space in New York State. Sun Community News reports municipalities, not-for-profits, and Indian Nations or Tribes can apply for Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond … Read more
Monday was the last scheduled Tupper Lake Village Board meeting for two longtime trustees, Leon LeBlanc and David “Haji” Maroun. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the terms for trustee-elects and political newcomers Brasen LaVassaur and David Plummer begin on Dec. 1. For LeBlanc, it closes out 18 years of service on the board over nine … Read more
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said Wednesday that she wants to make the fertility procedure IVF cheaper for New York families, backing a bill in Washington to do just that. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports just over a year ago, Stefanik said in an interview that she was opposed to the procedure, was pro life and opposed … Read more
150 inspiring, ambitious, and committed youth leaders from 23 schools from New York and Vermont convened recently at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake for the Youth Climate Summit. The annual Adirondack Youth Climate Summit founded and pioneered by The Wild Center in 2009 has been a catalyst for Youth Climate Summits in 28 states … Read more
Bare Hill Correctional Facility in Malone will close in 2026, the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced Tuesday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the decision was made based on factors including available beds, physical infrastructure, program offerings, whether they can be relocated to other institutions, facility security level, specialized medical and mental health … Read more
The upcoming five-year Tupper Lake Joint Fire Protection Agreement between the village and the town is now signed, sealed and delivered. According to the Adriondack Daily Enterprise, it had already been unanimously approved by the town board, and the village board unanimously voted to do so at its Monday meeting. Following the vote, the document … Read more
The annual Adirondack Health Jingle Bell Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll. This festive, family-friendly 2.5-mile event begins at the Lake Placid public beach and circles Mirror Lake in a counterclockwise loop. The flat course makes it perfect for runners and walkers of all … Read more
Adirondack Health’s 16th annual Turkey Trot will return to Lake Placid on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. This 5K walk/run around Mirror Lake starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Beach House, 31 Parkside Drive, in Lake Placid. All proceeds from this event will benefit the local food pantry and Adirondack Health’s Fit for Life Scholarship … Read more
Update on a story we’ve been telling you about. An outpouring of public letters, emails and webpage comments were submitted for Adirondack Park Agency (APA) staff and commissioners to consider as they review the Unconventional Concepts Inc. application to establish a ballistics testing range for an M109 155 mm Howitzer cannon on private property in … Read more