New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released the audit for Lake Placid Central School District, Oct. 25. The two concerns the audit raised were “District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program” and “District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation state aid for new bus acquisitions.” Audits of LPCSD are … Read more
The Tupper Lake Community Food Pantry’s move from the basement of the Aaron Maddox Hall on Demars Boulevard to the Holy Ghost Parish Center on Marion Street was a welcome — and necessary — event that brought out dozens of volunteers to help their neighbors in need. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, over the … Read more
Saranac Lake police arrested a Saranac Lake man on Thursday for allegedly shooting a rifle in the Park Avenue neighborhood on Wednesday night. Police said no one was reported injured from the shots. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Police charged Steven R. Lazore, 45, of Saranac Lake with first-degree reckless endangerment, a felony, on … Read more
COVID-19 appears to be back from its summer break, just in time for the holidays. After months of low COVID-19 detections in the Saranac Lake wastewater treatment plant, levels increased once again on Oct. 23, reaching a DNA intensity of 0.3837, an intensity it has not reached since March 15 when it reached 0.4397, reports … Read more
The Saranac Lake Police Department are asking for public assistance following a report of a firearm discharge in the Park Avenue area Wednesday night. Police said no one was injured. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, shots were heard between 9:25 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. and a resident found 11 bullet casings from a .22 … Read more
Adirondack Health will sponsor 10 public skating sessions, provided free of charge, for adults 50 and over at the Saranac Lake Civic Center. The new Silver Skaters program begins Monday, Nov. 13 at the newly remodeled facility. The first session in the program is Monday, Nov. 13 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. The next is … Read more
This week, State Police arrested 23 year old Eiythan T. Davenport of Malone for criminal contempt, aggravated family offense, and issued vehicle and traffic tickets. Troopers observed a blue 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe with inadequate taillamps, stopped the vehicle and interviewed the driver, who was identified as Davenport. Inside of the vehicle were passengers Hailey N. … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $3.7 million in Smart Growth Grants is available for communities and not-for-profit organizations in the Adirondack and Catskill parks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, in partnership with the Department of State and the Adirondack Park Agency, is soliciting applications for projects that will link environmental protection, … Read more
The North Elba-Lake Placid Planning Review Board approved a self-serve bar slated for the space above Faizy’s Fun House following a public hearing on Wednesday. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports Lake Placid residents present at the public hearing voiced concerns about the proximity of the bar to both St. Eustace Episcopal Church and the arcade … Read more
The proposed $6.7 million Harrietstown budget for the 2024 fiscal year is below the tax cap and includes a $25,600 pay raise for town Supervisor Jordanna Mallach as she takes on extra duties to assist airport management at the town-owned Adirondack Regional Airport two days a week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the town will … Read more