News Staff This week, Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) presented the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to Saranac Lake High School sophomore Tanner Varden at the school’s senior awards ceremony. According to the Sun Community News Varden received the Liberty Medal for his heroism in saving the life of Paul Smiths College student Ana Candelli after a … Read more
The Essex County Democratic Committee last week named Lake Placid attorney Bryan Liam Kennelly as its new candidate for Essex County judge amidst a ballot challenge from the Essex County Republican Party. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Essex County Republicans filed an objection on June 14 to Quinn’s withdrawal from the race, arguing that a … Read more
New York state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Billy Jones on Thursday announced a $250,000 state grant to Lake Placid’s combined food pantry and thrift shop, putting the project $150,000 over its initial $800,000 fundraising goal. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the $250,000 will come out of the state budget’s discretionary funds, Heastie said
A 30-year-old Lake Placid woman was arrested and charged with felony second-degree assault and misdemeanors of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful imprisonment. Lake Placid Police say that on June 22, Kurstin A. Schoonmaker went to the place of employment of her victim. While there, she allegedly prevented that person from leaving and … Read more
In Essex County, a Crown Point man is facing a federal charge for allegedly threatening to kill President Joe Biden. 19 year old Troy KellY was the likely user of the account that posted the threat. During an interview, Kelly confirmed he posted the threat and told the Secret Service agent on scene that he … Read more
The directors at the BluSeed Studios arts center are asking the community for help as they navigate a “dire” financial crunch that threatens to close its doors. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the studio has started a GoFundMe campaign at tinyurl.com/mcpz9wwj with a stated goal of raising $40,000 through the end of the year … Read more
The Lake Placid Village Board of Trustees passed its $7.2 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year on Tuesday following an unattended public hearing. The $7,223,058 budget is a $558,718, or 8.38%, increase from last year’s $6.6 million budget. It also includes a tax increase meaning that a person with a $400,000 home in Lake … Read more
Beacon of Hope,” the nationally recognized sculpture of Harriet Tubman, is set to be unveiled on Friday, July 5, at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid. Sun Community News reports the unveiling ceremony – hosted by John Brown Lives! – is open to the public and will commence a months-long celebration … Read more
North Elba’s Black Fly Control Program needs help. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, program officials say the black fly population is slightly higher than last year despite the program’s efforts to suppress the insects using BTI since 1994. They say the program’s method of suppression is effective, but are calling for greater participation in … Read more
In Tupper Lake, the Adirondack State Theater has changed ownership. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Tupper Arts closed on buying both the building and the business from Sally Strasser last Friday, and the group plans to renovate it extensively using town grant money combined with revenue from fundraising. Movie times and prices will the remain … Read more