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
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is hosting a virtual community session on Wednesday to discuss business and community planning efforts behind next year’s total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. ROOST’s virtual session will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. The northern region of the Adirondacks — including the … Read more
The Lake Placid village Board of Trustees held an emergency special meeting last week to approve a new, but incomplete, slate of officers for the Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the special meeting came a month after the fire department held a contentious annual election that left two officer … Read more
New York State Assemblyman Billy Jones will be the featured speaker as North Country Community College celebrates the Class of 2023 at the college’s 56th Commencement ceremony. Commencement will take place Saturday, May 20 in the Sparks Athletic Complex Gymnasium on the college’s Saranac Lake campus. The processional begins at 10:45 a.m., and the program … Read more