Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is among those reintroducing legislation making it easier for employers to provide childcare and dependent-care assistance to their workers. Supporters say the act would reduce the cost and regulatory burden for employers seeking to offer child or dependent care assistance, align the treatment of these pro-family benefits with other employer-provided benefits and … Read more
Registration is now open for the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York chapter’s annual “Paint the Peaks Purple” hiking challenge in the Adirondack Mountains. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the challenge is part of The Longest Day, a fundraising event held annually on the day with the most light — the Summer Solstice, June 21. … Read more
DEC has announced the release of the agency’s first-ever sustainability plan, which includes commitments to decarbonize operations and help ensure DEC reduces its impact on the environment. Covering the period from 2023 to 2028, the plan identifies 25 goals and 70 actions DEC will take, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, decreasing waste generation, increasing investments … Read more
Saturday, June 3rd at Tupper Arts, Dr William Tortolano will give a multi-media presentation on the subject of the Group of Seven, an early 20th century group of influential Canadian painters. Tortolano, professor emeritus from St. Michael’s College in Winooski, VT, presents their works with slides, video clips and commentary. The event starts at 2pm … Read more
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