Doonesbury cartoonist and former Saranac Lake resident Garry Trudeau has unveiled his 2024 Winter Carnival button design. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the design, inspired by 1940s horror comic books and the Creepy Carnival theme, shows Doonesbury character Michael James “Mike” Doonesbury cowering in fear with skis askew as he’s accosted by a giant … Read more
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is reminding shoppers of New York State laws that protect consumers so they can make informed decisions about holiday returns. Among the tips: Pay Attention to Return Policies, Understand the Refund Terms and Retain Any Proofs of Purchase: Consumers should hold on to receipts … Read more
A benefit for the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society museum, “See You in Paris,” is slated for Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, proceeds benefit the Lake Placid Olympic Museum’s mission, educational programs and exhibits.
The 0.8-mile Cobble Hill hiking trail in Lake Placid has a new access point and boardwalk. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports at the corner of Mirror Lake Drive and Northwood School’s driveway, the new trailhead begins with a 250-foot boardwalk that connects to the natural surface trail to the 2,343-foot summit. All previous access points … Read more
Saranac Lake has finalized its event and performer lineup for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Sun Community News reports North Country New Year, the re-named and family-friendly celebration taking place in Saranac Lake, Dec. 31, will feature live performances, activities, local food, comedy shows and fireworks from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. Admission to … Read more
The Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department made a heroic rescue on Tuesday when they saved a dog caught in the rushing water brought on by Monday’s storm. NBC5 reports the team worked together and was able to safely capture the dog before returning it to its owner, and used the opportunity to remind the public … Read more
The Conference Center at Lake Placid is set to welcome 11 upcoming conferences, currently scheduled throughout 2024, with approximately 4,000 total attendees, representing 6,100 room nights. Sun Community News reports by way of comparison, there were eight conferences throughout 2023. The conferences in 2023 welcomed 2,700 conference attendees; accounting for 4,600 room nights and more … Read more
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) launched its Center for Pandemic Response (ANCA CPR) in 2021 to help small businesses across the region facing unprecedented challenges recovering from the economic crisis delivered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sun Community News reports last month, the regional economic development nonprofit closed out its federal grant for the project, … Read more
Garry Douglas, president of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was listed at number 35 of City & State magazine’s 2023 “ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POWER 100” list. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the list identifies the policymakers who are most driving economic development strategies in New York state. Douglas made the list in recognition of innovative … Read more
DEC is advising recreationists in the Adirondacks of wet and dangerous conditions following recent mild temperatures and heavy rain. The warmer weather and extensive rain melted much of the existing snowpack, swelling waterways and making water crossings dangerous with fast and strong currents. DEC is advising visitors not to attempt stream crossings where bridges are … Read more