News Staff Avalanche Pass is living up to its name, even in the middle of summer. This past Sunday was eventful for Northern New York weather-wise, with several torrential downpours triggering a Flash Flood Warning in Essex County. The intense rain set off rock and mud slides in Keene, causing the closure of the Avalanche Pass trail. … Read more
The International Ski and Snowboard (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup IS returning to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex on December 12-14. The event will bring together the world’s top male and female ski jumpers for three days of competition on the HS 128 large hill, with individual events and a mixed team competition.
The town of North Elba is seeking a new budget officer as Catherine Edman wraps up a little over two decades in the role. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Town Supervisor Derek Doty, who has been in leadership roles throughout Edman’s tenure, said she has been a “cornerstone” of the town. He credited her … Read more
The Lake Placid-North Elba joint Planning Review Board is currently considering an application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary, which would be the first of its kind in the village of Lake Placid. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a public hearing will be held during the board’s normal meeting at 5:30 p.m. tonight on the … Read more
In Saranac Lake, employees with the village Department of Public Works and Water/Sewer Department are seeking to reopen their contract early to renegotiate wages, as members say they are seeking employment elsewhere as village wages lag behind other municipalities. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a group of village employees attended a board meeting on Monday … Read more
A feature film, which was set to be filmed in the Adirondacks this fall, has been suddenly “postponed indefinitely.” According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, staff and crew found out about the hiatus Tuesday. Because most people associated with the production have signed non-disclosure agreements, the reason for the postponement — and many details of … Read more
Paul Smith’s College will host a Citizen Preparedness Corps Training on Wednesday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the College’s Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC). The training is offered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and is free and open to the public. Sun Community News reports … Read more
The 26th Ironman Lake Placid will take place on Sunday, July 20; its course is defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, and Wilmington. There will be a number of road closures throughout these communities. The public should expect road closures and associated traffic delays beginning shortly after 5 a.m. that day. … Read more
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding hikers that Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest in Tupper Lake remains closed temporarily. DEC issued the continued reminder July 14 due to the presence of a bull moose observed over an extended period of time. ied by the New York … Read more
Jay town officials are looking to apply for a New York Main Street (NYMS) grant to help revitalize downtown Au Sable Forks. The grant, if awarded, would support projects such as facade and storefront improvements; interior renovations for commercial or residential units; and streetscape enhancements, including signage, benches, and greenery. Sun Community News reports the … Read more