Adirondack Rail Trail Update

The Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA), the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the New York State Snowmobile Association will hold a “Trail Towns” update on the status of the Adirondack Rail Trail for Tri-lakes businesses and community leaders. The presentation and discussion will share ideas with attendees on how the communities and businesses along … Read more

North Country to Host College Fair on Oct. 6

North Country Community College will host a College Fair on Thursday Oct. 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Sparks Athletic Complex on the college’s Saranac Lake campus. Representatives from more than 40 colleges and universities will be on hand to meet with prospective students. The College Fair is free and open to the … Read more

PSC President Talks Housing Shortage

Nicholas Hunt-Bull was just appointed as Paul Smith’s College’s president on Aug. 12, and says he wants to address the housing shortage, because right now, it’s hitting the college’s employees hard. He tells the Adirondack Daily Enterprise housing is a personal priority for him. He wants improving housing opportunities for college faculty, graduating students and … Read more

North Country Nicotine Consultants Provides Resources To Help Smokers Quit

A region-wide collaboration is providing resources and consultation services to health care providers to increase delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for nicotine addiction. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC) is a service administered by The Heart Network and Glens Falls Hospital with support from the state’s Health Systems for a Tobacco Free New York program. NCNC … Read more

30 Year PILOT For Developer In Harriettstown

The Harrietstown board has approved a 30-year payment in lieu of taxes agreement with the developers of the 70-unit Saranac Lofts apartment complex proposed on Broadway. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Kearney Group would pay the town a base of $70,000 for 30 years, with a 2% increase every year, instead of paying full … Read more

Lt. Gov. Visits Lake Placid

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado visited Lake Placid this week, his first public visit to the Tri-Lakes since being appointed in May — to tour the newly-renovated Olympic Center and speak to the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. The Lake Placid News reports the state has invested hundreds of millions of dollars … Read more

Heart Network Receives Federal Grant

The Heart Network, on behalf of the North Country Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition, has received a grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to support increased access to evidence-based chronic disease prevention and self-management services across the region, and will also support Coalition efforts to prepare for contracting with health care payers such … Read more

DEC Announces Hunting Seasons

( DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the beginning of several hunting seasons in New York Bowhunting seasons for deer begin on Sept. 27 in the Northern Zone and Oct. 1 in the Southern Zone. Bowhunting season for bear in the Northern Zone began on Sept. 17. Crossbow season is open to bowhunters during the … Read more

Druthers Officially In Business In Clifton Park

Druthers officially opened its new location in Clifton Park on Wednesday. The company broke ground in November with the hopes of opening in August but faced delays due to construction and getting a liquor license. WTEN reports Druthers has three other locations in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. The Clifton Park location is at the … Read more

Lt.Gov. Visits Lake Placid

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado visited Lake Placid this week, his first public visit to the Tri-Lakes since being appointed in May — to tour the newly-renovated Olympic Center and speak to the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. The Lake Placid News reports the state has invested hundreds of millions of dollars … Read more