Mirror Lake Watershed Association board members this week decided to sign a contract with the Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute for a daily watershed steward this summer to help prevent invasive species from entering the lake. Lake Placid News reports as of this week, the MLWA had only raised $16,000 of the almost $26,000 … Read more
Female correction officers, union officials and state lawmakers are demanding action to protect staff from sexually charged incidents by the incarcerated community. According to Sun Community News, sexual assaults, sexual harassment and lewd misconduct continue to rise in the wake of the implementation of the HALT Act, which severely limits, or in some cases eliminates, … Read more
The Lake Placid Central School Board of Education wrapped up public hearings this week for its proposed 2023-24 budget and its plans to use the district’s repair reserve fund for an estimated $1 million in upgrades to the middle-high school’s weight room and auditorium. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the board didn’t field any direct … Read more
The Whiteface Mountain region of upstate New York is gearing up to host a series of race events this June. The Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike and Foot races, along with the Wilmington Whiteface mountain bike race, take place in early June. The Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run takes place a few weeks later, closer to the … Read more
DEC reminding boaters to clean, drain, and dry their boats and trailers and disinfect their fishing gear before recreating in New York’s waters to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS). Watercraft inspection stewards (boat stewards) are deploying across the state to educate and assist the public in cleaning equipment this season to … Read more
Adirondack Health’s dental care facility in Lake Placid is still operating as the state Department of Health continues its review of the hospital’s proposed closure plan for the facility. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports though Adirondack Health aimed to close its dental care office by May 1 after submitting a proposed closure plan for the … Read more
State Troopers this week, arrested 37 year old Christopher L. Lamica of Tupper Lake, NY for petit larceny and criminal mischief. On May 7, 2023, around 10:55 p.m., Troopers responded to Stewarts Shop located on Park Street in the village of Tupper Lake for a larceny complaint. An investigation determined Lamica entered the store, stole … Read more
In an intuitive partnership that will add punch to the state’s war against the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), DEC and the Adirondack Watershed Institute (AWI) of Paul Smith’s College will jointly administer the Adirondack Park Watercraft Inspection Steward Program (WISP) through December 2027. According to the Sun Community News, the two agencies will … Read more
Northwood School is hosting its annual student symposium on Thursday at the Innovation Hub on Main Street. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, the symposium, scheduled from 4 to 6:30 p.m., features academic work completed this school year by students in Northwood’s Honors Independent Studies, Advanced STEM Research and Advanced Humanities Research programs.
Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) welcomed several Adirondack businesses and organizations to the well of the state Legislative Office Building in Albany for Adirondack Day May 8. The Sun Community News reports the event, which the senator co-sponsored, highlights the region’s diverse economy and tourism opportunities. Stec joined Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and DEC Commissioner Basil … Read more