DEC has announced a call for submissions to the Saranac Lake Depot Request for Information (RFI). The RFI is an invitation to submit ideas and plans for use and public access to the historic Saranac Lake Depot building on the Adirondack Rail Trail in the village of Saranac Lake. The Depot is near the center … Read more
The newest environmental monitoring station in the New York state Mesonet — a network of weather monitoring sites operated by the University at Albany — is set to open before winter in Lake Placid at Uihlein Farm. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports it comes three years after the farm, which was operated by Cornell University … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake has two new boat racks at key access points on Lake Flower, providing local users and thru-paddlers with valuable infrastructure. Both racks are strategically located: one near the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation boat launch at Riverfront Park, and another at the NFCT takeout above the Lake Flower … Read more
Authorities say a ransom note with a fingerprint on it played a key role in helping to find 9 year old Charlotte Sena, who had gone missing Saturday evening while camping with her family in Moreau Lake State Park. That note lead authorities to both Charlotte and the suspect in her disappearance, 47 year old … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration and local authorities are continuing to investigate a deadly plane crash at Lake Placid Airport that claimed the life of a former NFL star alongside a decorated veteran and leader in the aviation industry. Russ Francis, a former NFL tight end for 13 seasons, recently purchased the Lake Placid Airways scenic … Read more
All Essex County volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers may soon qualify for a 10 percent property tax exemption. The purpose of the law is to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers throughout the county. There are 51 fire departments in Essex County, and none of them is paid. The Sun Community News reports … Read more
Protect the Adirondacks has put together hiking guides to 25 hikes that are easy, moderate and challenging, and lead to prime locations to see the fall colors in all corners of the Adirondack Park. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the list includes short, easy hikes of one mile or so, such as Coney Mountain outside … Read more
The Harrietstown Town Council is considering allowing retail cannabis businesses within its boundaries to get a slice of the tax revenue the businesses would generate. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, when cannabis sale was legalized in New York in 2021, local governments had a one-time option to opt out of allowing dispensaries and consumption … Read more
The Tupper Lake Middle-High School is hosting an open house event on Thursday, Oct. 12. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, parents of students in grades 6-9 will be welcome to visit the school from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Grades 10-12, 5 to 5:45 p.m. The night begins in the auditorium. Parents will be able … Read more
The two people killed in an airplane crash at the Lake Placid Airport on Sunday have been identified as Russ Francis, a former NFL tight end who recently purchased the Lake Placid Airways scenic tour business at the airport and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports … Read more