U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Committee on Aging, and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), chair of the Senate Committee on Aging, introduced the Strategic Plan for Aging Act. Gillibrand says it would deliver millions for states to develop their own strategic plans for aging, which can provide resources and solutions to … Read more
The Tupper Lake Town Board discussed potential regulations on short-term vacation rentals in a special meeting on Tuesday, which led to lengthy discussion about the properties and how lawmakers believe they impact the community. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, in 2022, Councilman John Gillis brought an STR permit proposition to the table, and board … Read more
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee wrapped up with a meeting to discuss what went well and what needs improvement for next year. Sun Community News reports first-year Chairman Rob Russell estimated the committee contributed more than 200,000 volunteer hours from start to finish, resulting in a successful carnival. Several committee members suggested establishing clearer … Read more
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday approved a slew of athletic mergers for the spring season, heard a presentation about flag football and continued to field letters about public-private athletic mergers. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the board voted unanimously to approve spring sports mergers with Keene Central School … Read more
Well over one thousand people attended the ninth-annual BrewSki in Tupper Lake this past weekend for a cold, clear day of sampling beer and sharing laughs. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the 1,200 tickets allotted for the event have sold out. The actual number of attendees was likely closer to 1,500, after selling extras … Read more
Saranac Lake High School sophomore Tanner Varden is credited with saving the life of a crash victim whose vehicle slid off Split Rock Road two weeks ago. Ana Candell ’s car slid off the snow-covered road during her commute on Feb. 16. The car flipped over, wedged between two trees in an embankment, and she … Read more
Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club officials say there are around $5,400 worth of tagged fish swimming around in Lake Colby right now. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, on Tuesday, fish culturists with the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Adirondack Fish Hatchery stocked the lake with 20 Atlantic salmon, brown trout and rainbow trout … Read more
A Saranac Lake woman was jailed after she was allegedly caught inside someone’s garage and stealing items from a vehicle. New York State Police were called to the break-in on County Route 47 at about 8:20 p.m. Feb. 22, ultimately arresting Christine M. Siman, 43, on charges of second-degree burglary and petit larceny. Siman was … Read more
The man who died in an apartment building fire on Elm Street Sunday has been identified as Michael Simmons. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Simmons lived in the building. His cause of death remains unclear. An autopsy will be scheduled for later this week in Glens Falls. Seven residents, including two children ages 12 and … Read more
The sixth annual Food Justice Summit for the Adirondacks will take place on Thursday, Feb. 29 at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake. Individuals from all 12 counties of the Adirondack Park will gather at this event to discuss pressing topics related to equitable food systems. Its purpose is to empower those in attendance to … Read more