A reception for “Winter Games,” an invitational show about winter sports at Adirondack Artists Guild, will celebrate the World University Games on Friday, Jan. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Guild, 52 Main St., Saranac Lake. The show runs through the month of January.
A sprinkler line break in the Donald E. Smith Apartments on Wawbeek Avenue Monday afternoon flooded several of the apartments in the complex; displaced 48 residents, reports the Adirondack Daily News. The break happened around noon on Monday. After a repair and an inspection on Tuesday, apartment officials say they hope residents can move back … Read more
On Dec. 22, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package to improve disaster preparedness efforts across New York State. One measure exempts certain utility and other workers from travel bans during declared emergencies. Another requires the state to make a plan for the delivery of medicine and medical supplies to pharmacies, hospitals, and nursing homes … Read more
Snowmobile activity has commenced along the Adirondack Rail Trail section between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, where construction has been taking place. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the section is now open for snowmobiles and other winter recreational activities. Snow fencing has been placed at certain parts of the trail, including the entrance at state … Read more
The Tri-Lakes is known for its races. Foot races, bike races, paddling races and ski races. The “Saranac Lake 3P” on March 4 will combine all these races into one six-leg, multi-sport race during “mud season.” Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the three “P”s stand for “Pole, Pedal, Paddle,” which includes snowshoeing, cross country skiing, biking … Read more
Tupper Lake Village police will not be able to respond to emergency calls in the town after Dec. 31 as the contract between the village and town boards for police services will expire after negotiations over the price of the contract have broken down. The Adirondack Daily News reports as of January 1st, the contract … Read more
Applications are now being accepted for the Energize Lake Flower Business District grant program. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise rpeorts tThe goal of this program is to make improvements and enhance the overall streetscape of the Lake Flower Avenue and River Street commercial corridor, according to a news release from the village. The grant program is … Read more
More than 400 Lake Placid residents and business owners can expect to see a Lake Placid Parking Pass in their mailbox just before the 2023 FISU Games begin in January. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, a Lake Placid Parking Pass — or an LPPP — will be required to access road closures on Main … Read more
A traffic stop leads to the arrests of multiple people. 24 year old Jamie Bombard was arrested on a bench warrant following the stop on Academy Way. Also, during the stop, the operator of the vehicle, Kyle R. Simpson, age 38, of Saranac Lake, NY was found to have a revoked New York State driver’s … Read more
In North Elba recently, Forest Ranger assistance was requested with a hiker who may have broken their ankle below the Wright/Algonquin junction. Due to the location, aviation assistance was requested High winds and safety concerns kept the New York State Police (NYSP) helicopter grounded. Thirteen Rangers and additional DEC staff and volunteers responded. Rangers reached … Read more