Jim McKenna, CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, announced Thursday that he would retire on April 30, 2024. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, McKenna’s move comes after more than 40 years at the helm of various local tourism councils and offices.
A new website will make it easier for healthcare providers to identify and connect with tobacco treatment specialists across the North Country. The online portal, administered by the state’s Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free New York (HSTFNY) program, empowers healthcare leaders and organizations to implement tobacco use treatment initiatives in their organizations.To learn more, visit … Read more
State Police arrested Alexis N. Breen, age 24, of Ausable Forks, for harassment and criminal mischief-intent to damage. On October 31, 2023, around 9:07 a.m., Troopers responded to Golf Course Road in the town of Black Brook for a domestic dispute. An investigation determined Breen and the victim were involved in a verbal argument which … Read more
The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is providing monthly online “Loon Zoom” presentations about loon behavior, research, conservation and ecology for the next six months. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, presentations will be offered at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month from November to April.
A new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul raises the legal age of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operation in the state from 10 to 14 years of age. Additionally, children under 16 operating an ATV will now need to be supervised by someone 18 years old or older. The Consumer product safety commission advises that all … Read more
North Country Community College is encouraging local residents to contribute to a pair of initiatives the college has launched to support veterans. North Country is partnering with Paul Smith’s College to organize a Care Package Donation Drive for veterans, which runs until Friday, Nov. 10. Items being accepted for care packages include magazines and pocket-sized … Read more
The Wild Center’s Wild Lights will be returning for its fourth season. The evening experience transforms the Wild Center’s 115-acre campus into a winter wonderland with a variety of activities and lit displays. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Wild Lights will run on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Fri., … Read more
The Tupper Lake town budget proposed this year, if adopted, will be over the state tax cap and include a 8.2% increase in spending. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, a public hearing on the town’s spending plan for the upcoming year will be held on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the town hall … Read more
DEC is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions this fall and winter. Hikers, nature photographers, leaf peepers, and mountain bikers are encouraged to follow safety measures while hunters and trappers are afield. Regular big game hunting season in the Northern Zone began Oct. 21 and closes Dec. 3. Bowhunting … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake Department of Public Works will begin flushing hydrants this week in select neighborhoods. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the department will be working on Wednesday in the Park Avenue area. On Thursday, hydrants will be flushed on River Street and in the Helen Hill area. On Friday, the department will … Read more