The nonprofit Friends of Mt. Pisgah, Inc. (FOMP) today announced the launch of its $150,000 “Make it Snow!” Capital Campaign. The campaign aims to support critical upgrades to snowmaking equipment, with a primary focus on the purchase of a new pump house. This vital enhancement will enable Mt. Pisgah to significantly increase its snow production—five … Read more
Adirondack Foundation, the community foundation serving the Adirondack region in northern New York, has introduced new members of its Board of Trustees and a new addition to its staff. Jamie Baxter, Stephanie Pianka and Julia Race have joined the foundation’s Board of Trustees, while Nikki Hilchey steps into the role of development officer.
A young German shepherd named Apollo spent 19 days in the woods behind Lake Colby after running off during a walk. Apollo’s owner Lexi Deseraie spent weeks posting in local social media groups, asking people to keep an eye out for a white German shepherd. Hundreds of people told her they were keeping their eyes … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the grand opening for the $35 million Cambria Hotel in Lake Placid – the first new hotel to open in Lake Placid since 2013. The modern, 105,645-square-foot hotel features 185 guest rooms, a restaurant, event space and a waterfront gathering area, and will employ more than 50 full time … Read more
The Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA) applauds Governor Hochul’s announcement today that $13.1 million in funding from the Environmental Bond Act will be used for construction of the final leg of the Adirondack Rail Trail, to support restoration of the historic Saranac Lake Union Depot and to improve sections of the trail. The agency says … Read more
The first of two caucuses for village office is being held Tuesday night. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports registered Democrats living in the village will be able to vote on who will represent their party on the ballot at 5:30 p.m. at the Harrietstown Town Hall auditorium. Currently, there are five candidates in the race … Read more
DEC announcing two more Winter Weekend events will be held in 2024 at the historic Camp Santanoni in the town of Newcomb in the Adirondacks. The Winter Weekends invite visitors to enjoy winter recreation and exclusive winter access to the preserved buildings of the former great camp. The 2024 Winter Weekend events will take place … Read more
Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague announced her candidacy for Essex County Judge on Monday morning to a bundled-up crowd outside the old Essex County Courthouse. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Sprague, 52, was elected district attorney in 2009 on the Republican and Conservative party lines. She has since been re-elected unopposed three times and … Read more
A second Harm Reduction Health Kiosk is up in Franklin County. The temperature-controlled kiosk (also known as a harm reduction vending machine) is located outdoors on the side deck of Community Connections Outreach and Recovery Center at 64 Demars Boulevard in Tupper Lake. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and … Read more
There are now five candidates running for two seats on the Saranac Lake Village Board of Trustees. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, two days before the Democratic caucus, incumbent Rich Shapiro announced Sunday that he is no longer running and instead endorsing two new candidates, Paul Van Cott and Aurora White. Another candidate, Fred … Read more