An information session on a future cooperative housing development off of Averyville Road in Lake Placid is scheduled for Jan. 7, 2024. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the session will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lake Placid Beach House at 31 Parkside Drive. The development is expected to be built on … Read more
USA luge performed well at home in the International Luge Federation World Cup in Lake Placid. Five Team USA athletes earned medals in the FIL opener throughout two days of competition on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9 at Mt Van Hoevenberg. The top finishers of the weekend featured Lake Placid, New York, native … Read more
With Lake Placid a natural picturesque backdrop for a Hallmark-style Christmas movie, production for Gemelli Films’ latest production ‘A Jar Full of Christmas’ continues. Sun Community News reports more than 700 residents signed up for supporting roles for the film directed by Candy Cain, giving actors and production crews a warm welcome with the boost … Read more
The Town of North Elba is awarding more than $370,000 to several local organizations through its North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF). Sun Community News reports projects approved to receive LEAF funding were submitted by several local organizations including: Adirondack Rail Trail; Adirondack Carousel; Adirondack Speedskating Club; Saranac Lake Civic Center; Shipman Youth … Read more
North Country Community College and UpNCoding will host a pair of online information sessions for students interested in careers in software engineering, computer science and information technology. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the information sessions, set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 14 on Zoom, will provide more details on UpNCoding’s latest 12-week software engineering … Read more
The Adirondack region has been included in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual list of places to visit. Upstate New York was recognized as one of the “24 Places to Go in 2024,” with the Adirondack region, along with area attractions and hotel properties receiving specific mention. Upstate New York is one of 24 destinations featured in … Read more
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) has issued a series of tips on how to avoid the theft of those packages as well as personal identification. Keep track of your package deliveries. Schedule shipments when someone is home. Enlist your neighbor’s help. Monitor your front door with a security or … Read more
The 44th Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) is set to bring in more than 2,500 winter sports athletes to Lake Placid and the surrounding Adirondack Region, Feb. 1-4. Sun Community News reports athletes of all ages and abilities from across New York State and beyond will compete in 21 different sports. New this year is … Read more
The Franklin County Courthouse on Thursday went into a temporary lockdown after a man identified as Eugene Burdash made numerous and specific death threats toward lawmakers. Burdash appears to have made dozens of specific death threats through social media on Thursday, targeting Malone Mayor and Franklin County Legislator Andrea Dumas particularly. Burdash was tracked down … Read more
The historic bridge over the Ausable River at Carpenter’s Flats reopened on Tuesday, Dec. 5. For much of the summer, the busy Route 9 corridor along Lake Champlain between Essex and Clinton counties was detoured to roads through Peru. Sun Community News reports, a DOT inspection early Tuesday morning gave the construction team at Luck … Read more