Franklin County director of tourism Phil Hans addressed lawmakers last week prior to their regular meeting to request the creation of a trail coordinator position to replace the trail consultant as the department aims to expand and improve multi-use trails across the area. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, he said the project has progressed … Read more
There are two weeks left for short-term vacation rental operators to register their units and get them “grandfathered” in before Saranac Lake’s new regulations take effect. Otherwise, these units will be deemed illegal and subject to $500-per-day fines if they continue to operate past the Oct. 12 application deadline. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports after … Read more
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has completed critical restoration of the historic Indian Carry portage connecting Stony Creek Ponds and Upper Saranac Lake, enhancing safety for users and protecting against environmental degradation. The work was carried out this summer by the NFCT’s professional stewardship crew — which includes a stewardship director, a field coordinator … Read more
A Saranac Lake man was arrested Sept. 22 after he allegedly caused a ruckus at a restaurant Sept. 2, prompting his removal by staff and patrons. Staff and other patrons removed Matthew J. Pilawa, 35, from the premises, but he allegedly returned and threw a rock through one of its windows, shattering glass while the … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $7.4 million in federal funding was awarded to local emergency management agencies in New York State to support planning and operational readiness for disaster response. The Emergency Management Performance Grant assists local efforts to prepare for disasters, from development and implementation of training and exercises, to bolstering emergency response resources … Read more
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has released a report examining demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York State, Essex County among them. Most of the counties had population losses, aging residents, a shrinking labor force, as well as challenges with housing availability and access to health … Read more
As a new school year begins and the chill of fall sets in, healthcare professionals across the country are reminding their communities to stay home when they are sick and get vaccinated for the flu and COVID-19. One of the ways New York State has continued to keep track of COVID-19 cases is with wastewater … Read more
Oktoberfest will be held on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center in Wilmington. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports there will be live music, dancing, food and beer. The event is a long-standing tradition welcoming fall visitors in authentic Alpine style. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and … Read more
The Pine Street bridge will be closed to traffic for around three weeks starting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, as the structure undergoes some needed repairs. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Essex County Department of Public Works Deputy Superintendent Todd Hodgson said the work will involve replacing the bridge’s bearings, repairing the deck — the road … Read more
The North Elba-Lake Placid Planning Review Board heard proposals Wednesday for a new bar and an affordable apartment building for J-1 students. Both projects are planned for Main Street in Lake Placid. One proposal would create a bar on the second floor of the new Faizy’s Fun House arcade at 2457 Main St. The other … Read more