The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports dozens of Paul Smith’s College students walked out of their classes Thursday morning to protest the college’s handling of a variety of issues, particularly its treatment of queer students, handling of sexual assault and harassment cases involving students and faculty, and reports of racist incidents. Students there said they were … Read more
There is a coronavirus outbreak at the Essex Center nursing home in Elizabethtown. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, at least 11 residents and three staff members at the nursing home — which experienced this county’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak to date last year — have tested positive for COVID-19. The county Health Department reports three … Read more
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting vendor applications for the 36th Annual Sparkle Village Craft Show until October 31, 2021. Sparkle Village is on held Friday, December 3rd from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday, December 4th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Harrietstown Town Hall, located at 39 Main … Read more
Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family recently donated $200,000 to help support the expansion and upgrades for the Saranac Lake Civic Center. The Sun Community News reports the Civic Center upgrades will include new ice equipment that can make world-class ice. Other upgrades include a new entrance and lobby, new locker rooms, spectator seating, energy-efficient … Read more
Travel Unity will host its 2021 Summit both online and in-person, with virtual sessions taking place October 27 – 29, 2021, and live sessions in Lake Placid, NY on November 5 – 6, 2021. “The Summit will focus on why diversity is key to a region’s sustainability, and how it can attract and welcome more … Read more
Monster Dash inTupper Lake has been re-scheduled. It’s happening Wednesday October 20, 2021 at the Sunset Stage Bandshell from 4-6pm. There will be Halloween Themed music, games, prizes, crafts and the Fun Run/Walk. Call 518-359-8370 with questions.
A Housing Roundtable Discussion with Realtors & Developers is happening in Saranac Lake Thursday between 1pm and 2pm. As part of the public input for the Draft Housing Strategic Plan, the Housing Work Group will host a virtual roundtable discussion with realtors and developers to discuss questions from the online Housing Plan Survey, get input … Read more
The Franklin County Public Health ACEs, PACEs and Addiction Summit happens Tuesday, exploring the roots of addiction in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the role that protective and compensatory experiences (PACEs) play in mitigating the impact of ACEs. This Summit will feature keynote speaker Dr. Roy Wade of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well … Read more
The Keene Town Board voted unanimously to opt out of licensing marijuana on-site consumption establishments, popularly known as pot bars, at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the next step is to draft a local law, hold a public hearing on it, and pass the law by the end of the … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects across New York State, providing cost-effective solutions for critical infrastructure projects across the state that protect or improve water quality. Town of Ticonderoga in Essex County is receiving $9.2 million … Read more