The risk of projectiles ricocheting into state Route 9 and I-87 led the U.S. Army branch contracting with a private security consulting firm to pull its support for a project to test-fire military cannons in the northeastern Adirondacks, records show. The communications from 2023 obtained through the Freedom of Information Act and shared with the … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake has approved a resolution limiting how its police department can cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The Adirondack Explorer reports the measure bars village police from enforcing federal civil immigration laws and prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using local officers to conduct investigations or arrests. Trustees approved the … Read more
Three of the candidates running for two open village trustee seats on the March 18 ballot – Jeremy Evans, Katie Stiles and David Trudeau – met on stage at the town hall last week at a candidate forum hosted by the Enterprise and Adirondack Voters for Change. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the candidates often … Read more
Traditionally observed as a religious holiday commemorating the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has since evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, with parades, music, dancing, drinking, and a whole lot of green. And the village will be hosting its very own celebration on the Saturday before. According … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board chose to cancel its contract with the controversial license plate reader and surveillance camera company Flock, and never enter into an agreement with the company again, in a 4-1 vote Monday night. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, when the Saranac Lake Police Department announced the installation of the cameras … Read more
Daylight Saving Time is now underway, and the New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) is warning drivers that the time change can put them at risk of drowsy driving, increasing their odds of getting in a fatal crash. Sun Community News reports the partnership is promoting a “Stay Awake! Stay Alive!” message before … Read more
The owner of Santa’s Workshop – an Oswego-based landlord – has been arrested again. Last week, he was indicted on charges of attempted rape, bribing witnesses and stalking. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, for decades, tenants of Douglas S. Waterbury’s Oswego apartments have accused him of sexual harassment, coercion and pressuring them into sex … Read more
Fish culturists from the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Adirondack Fish Hatchery in Lake Clear were stocking fish for the 42nd annual Colby Classic Ice Fishing Derby this weekend, March 7 and 8. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports they stocked around 40 fish — 18 of which were tagged. Organizers say the tagged fish are … Read more
Over the last three years, the Adirondack region has seen a groundswell of collaboration and creativity, producing tangible results in workforce housing. While the work ahead remains significant, the foundation of success laid by regional partners is stronger than ever. Join Adirondack Community Foundation for a day dedicated to the people and organizations driving this … Read more
The annual Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer event in Lake Placid was held on Saturday, Feb. 21 on the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval. 2026’s event raised $26,152 to benefit the Merrill Oncology Travel Fund at Adirondack Health, which helps patients and families manage the financial burden of traveling for lifesaving oncology care, as well … Read more