A Lake Placid man is now facing a slew of charges in what began as a simple backing unsafely and damaging property incident. Sun Community News reports Lake Placid Police say that on July 11, at about 9:03 a.m., Thomas Sharlow, 42, was backing up unsafely and caused damage to some property. After a brief … Read more
Recently, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stood with local leaders in the Village of Lake Placid to announce her Rebuild Rural America Act, legislation that would invest $50 billion in rural economic development, infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and small businesses. Sun Community News reports the bill would address the challenges specific to rural America and make it … Read more
New York State Police in Troop B are cautioning stores and consumers about the recent circulation of counterfeit bills across the North Country area. Several stores have accepted counterfeit bills, varying in denomination, as their sale of purchase. Some of the bills will have “For motion picture purposes” printed on the top right corner.
On Labor Day weekend, residents and visitors alike would be wise to drive slowly past the North Elba Show Grounds in Lake Placid with their windows open. Following the scent and the sounds will be the best way to find the annual I Love BBQ and Music Festival, slated for Sept. 1-3. Sun Community News … Read more
Analysis of visitor parking, visitor summit counts, and recreation patterns in the High Peaks Wilderness Complex could help inform a plan to address hiking overuse in sections of the Adirondack Park. According to the Sun Community News, The Adirondack Council released findings from a research study conducted by Otak, a nationally known planning and design … Read more
The state departments of Health and Environmental Conservation issued a statewide air quality advisory on Sunday. The advisory will be in effect from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Monday. The air quality in the Tri-Lakes region is expected to reach “unhealthy” levels on Monday, with a projected Air Quality Index value of 151, according to … Read more
The town of Keene’s Marcy Field was vandalized early Saturday morning, leaving elected officials, law enforcement and residents searching for answers as the town prepares to piece together a plan to repair the damage. Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the vandalism at Marcy Field happened sometime between 1 a.m. and sunrise on Saturday. It was unclear … Read more
The Adirondack Health Foundation presented Jeannie Cross with the 2023 Dr. Edward L. Trudeau Award at the Diamonds and Denim Gala Saturday recently. Cross joined Adirondack Health’s Board of Trustees in 2011 and served for eight years, four of which as board chair. Cross was enjoying her retirement from her professional career and board duties … Read more
A few Central Adirondack communities have sustained damage from recent devastating floods – and more rain is on the way. Homes and livelihoods have been affected. Adirondack Foundation has activated the SUN Fund to coordinate and distribute support to the communities where it is most needed. Checks are payable to Adirondack Foundation SUN Fund with … Read more
The ESF Newcomb campus has experienced significant flooding following the rain over the past few days and currently remains in a State of Emergency. Sun Community News reports the Adirondack Interpretive Center and trails, Goodnow Mountain Trail, and the Rich Lake boating access are closed until further notice.