Local Communities Receive State Funding For EV Charging Stations

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more than $8.3 million to 70 municipalities to install electric vehicle charging stations for public use, including some in the North Country. The Town of Jay, $53,292 for six Level 2 charging ports. The Town of Newcomb, $49,452.50 for six Level 2 charging ports. Town of Chesterfield, $37,525.45 for two … Read more

Local Groups Can Apply For Money From Opioid Settlement

Franklin County has around half a million dollars it is ready to give to local organizations working in the field of addiction treatment, the product of several lawsuit settlements New York state has reached with the manufacturers, distributors and sellers of opioids. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports organizations and agencies can apply for a piece … Read more

Police Pursuit In Malone And Beyond Ends In Arrests

State Police arrested Charles L. Davenport, age 29 and Towanda M. Symonds, age 42, stemming from a 23-mile pursuit involving State Police members, Malone Village Police Department, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Ealier this month, a police pursuit involved a vehicle traveling east on Main Street village of Malone. It lasted for 23 miles … Read more

KOA Eyes Wilmington Property For Glamping Resort

KOA wants to build an 80-tent “glamping” resort at the former KOA campground on Fox Farm Road in Wilmington. The Adirondack DailyEnterprise reports the former KOA on Fox Farm Road sits deserted. For the plans to move forward, the KOA company needs approvall from the Adirondack Park Agency, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the … Read more

APA To Consider Luxury Subdivision In Jay

The Adirondack Park Agency has about two weeks to determine if the latest version of an application for a luxury subdivision in the town of Jay is complete, though it could request more review time. Eric Stackman, a Miami-based developer proposing the project, submitted new materials on April 7 to the agency that oversees public … Read more

Stefanik Campaign Releases Quarterly Finance Report

A new quarterly campaign finance report Elise Stefanik’s campaign filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission, shows her campaign raised nearly $1.12 million in the first quarter. The five-term incumbent’s campaign spent $713,612 in the 1st quarter, and had $1.3 million on hand, as of March 31.

The Wild Center Opening May 5th

The Wild Center is opening for its 2023 season Friday, May 5. Off the heels of a USA Today Readers’ Award where it was voted Second Best Science Museum in the U.S., The Wild Center is expanding its offerings and activities with new exhibits and experiences. Among these offerings is Backyard Wilderness – a film … Read more

Savor SLK Event April 30th

Organizers of the first ever Savor SLK are holding a week-long dining event starting April 30. The Savor SLK: Sip & Savor Saranac Lake Week will run through May 7. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the event currently has 12 participating restaurants, which will offer three course meals in “Prix Fixe” menus, with prices set … Read more

Adirondack Park Planning Forum Coming Up Next Week

The Adirondack Park Planning Forum hosted by the Adirondack Park Agency on April 26 & 27, 2023. The conference focuses on Adirondack issues, ideas, and funding resources for communities. It is also an opportunity for Planning and Zoning Board members to acquire annual continuing education credit hours. The event will be held at the Hotel … Read more

Developer Hopes Fourth Time Is The Charm For Jay Plans

The developer who has submitted three times before for a large scale development in Jay, has now submitted a fourth round of application materials. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Miami developer Eric Stackman wants to build a resort-style development with townhomes, estates, cabins and guest suites with multi-use trails and a greenhouse on more than … Read more