Ribbon Cutting Upcoming For Traverse Lodge

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to celebrate the opening of Traverse Lodge, located at 644 Lake Flower Ave., on Wednesday Dec. 14 at 5pm with a ribbon cutting. Traverse Lodge is a newly renovated property with seven rooms and two cabins offering visitors a new place to stay. Traverse Lodge … Read more

Hochul Signs Nursing Home Legislation

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will require residential health care facilities to swiftly update residents as well as their family members and guardians when an infection is detected within the facility. It also requires nursing homes to have a plan in place to accommodate exposed or infected residents to stop the spread of … Read more

Hochul Declares Olympic Center Renovation Complete

Governor Kathy Hochul Wednesday announced the completion of a $104 million renovation of the Lake Placid Olympic Center ahead of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. The renovations include upgrades to the Olympic Center’s year-round facilities, as well as an all-new retail shop, indoor and outdoor dining area, and a fully updated Lake … Read more

Saranac Lake Seeking Public Input On Some Issues

The village of Saranac Lake is inviting community members, business owners and other stakeholders to participate in a public open house next week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise rpeorts the open house is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harrietstown Town Hall Auditorium, 39 Main St. The purpose of the … Read more

Main Street Residents In Lake Placid Can Apply For Parking Pass During University Games

People who live and work on Main Street can now apply for a free pass to drive and park within Main Street closures during the 2023 FISU Winter World University Games this coming January. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the village mailed information to residents last week from the Games’ local organizing committee — … Read more

Tupper Lake Teen Arrested For Identity Theft

State Troopers have arrested Brandon M. Vara, age 19, of Tupper Lake, NY for grand larceny 3rd. On November 23, 2022, around 10:00 a.m., Troopers responded to Sunmount CIT located on State Route 30, in the town of Tupper Lake, for an identity theft complaint. An investigation determined, Vara, an employee as a service recipient … Read more

Lake Placid Man Arrested For Stealing From Supermarket

On December 3, 2022, Troopers arrested Vadim Bacsan, age 35, of Lake Placid, NY for grand larceny. Troopers responded to Hannafords Store located on Hadjis Way, in the town of North Elba for a larceny complaint. An investigation determined Bacsan has been stealing merchandise from the store over the span of multiple months totaling in … Read more

Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts 3rd Annual Light up the Town Event

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 3rd Annual Light up the Town Event. The Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses and homes to sign up for the festive holiday competition. The event brings the community together as businesses and homes show off their seasonal spirit while creating a festive destination for locals … Read more

World University Games Torch Relay

The Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Torch Relay Celebration kicks off on Dec. 7 on the Alfred University campus in Alfred, N.Y. The tour will make 15 stops throughout New York State and Indigenous communities of the St. Regis Mohawk and the Mohawk Community of Kahnawá:ke before culminating in the FISU Games’ first … Read more