On Friday, the Clinton, Franklin and Essex Democratic county chairs announced they intend to select Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman as their candidate for the expected special election for the state Assembly seat being vacated by longtime representative Billy Jones, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
The chairs of three state Assembly committees, officials from the state agencies those lawmakers oversee, local government leaders and a group of experts and stakeholders convened on Aug. 21 for a roundtable discussion on road salt, and the need to reduce its use. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the assembly members included Transportation Committee Chair … Read more
The towns of Jay and Keene will be hosting a second annual Sustainability and Energy Fair next Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jay Village Green and the Amos & Julia Ward Theater. Sun Community News reports the event will bring together advocates and business owners with the hopes of … Read more
Pendragon Theatre, the Adirondacks’ longest-running year-round professional theatre, officially opened the next chapter of its capital campaign — The Last Act for The Next Stage for Downtown — at its Annual Gala on Aug. 15., which raised $187,000. The sold-out celebration drew an enthusiastic crowd of community members, theatre supporters, and local leaders who came … Read more
Saranac Field Day and Parade are set for Sept. 6 with a big line-up of craft and artisan vendors, live music, food trucks and games for all. Sun Community News reports Saranac Town Historian and Assistant to the Supervisor Lisa Racette said the events start with the parade at noon starting by the town garage. … Read more
Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks returns for a second year after the festival was reimagined following the death of Dmitry Feld in January 2024. It takes place this Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the festival continues in the tradition of the I Love BBQ and Music Festival, of … Read more
A hiker died at Marcy Dam on Saturday, according to State Police, who investigated and found that no foul play was suspected. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, 69 year old Alan C. Thomas of Wappingers Falls, was descending the Van Hoevenberg trail — a popular route that runs from Heart Lake to Mount Marcy … Read more
For the sixth semester in a row, North Country Community College has seen year-over-year increased enrollment, restoring student numbers to pre-pandemic levels. Classes started on Monday, kicking off NCCC’s 58th year with 878 matriculated students on opening day. Enrollment is up 7% compared to the opening day of the Fall 2024 semester. Full-time equivalent enrollment … Read more
The Town of Jay has recently secured an additional $1.2 million in grant funding for critical infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades. The first award is a $600,000 Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) grant for water meter upgrades. The second award is a $600,000 Department of Energy grant to cover a comprehensive energy audit of the … Read more
The Harrietstown-owned Adirondack Regional Airport is getting a $710,836 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to renovate one of its taxiways for a smoother ride. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Airport Manager Corey Hurwitch said this is a grant where the state pays 2.5%, the town pays 2.5% and the FAA pays 95%. But, … Read more