Stefanik Announces Head Start Money For Clinton, Franklin Counties

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton and Franklin Counties will receive $1,968,376 through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Head Start. The Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and development services to promote school readiness for low-income children.

North Elba Considers Application For Exception On STR Moratorium

The town of North Elba has received its first application for an exception from the town’s moratorium on issuing new short-term vacation rental permits. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Tim and Jill Gerrity are applying for an exception from the moratorium for their property on Juniper Circle, which is the couple’s primary residence. Their … Read more

Help In Harrietstown For Rental Assistance

The Harrietstown Housing Authority has more than a dozen slots available for people who qualify for rental assistance and HHA Executive Director Sarah Clarkin says she’s looking for people to apply for these vouchers. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the HHA’s Housing Choice Voucher program, also known as Section 8, uses money from the … Read more

State Cannabis Control Board Sets Pot Packaging Rules

The state Cannabis Control Board is looking to ensure that pot pacakging wont be appealing to people under 21 when recreational marijuana hits store shelves Recently, the panel approved draft packaging and marketing regulations that detail the kinds of packaging that would be prohibited. They also set up minimum standards for packaging and labeling and … Read more

Fishing Challenge Coming To Tupper Lake

The Gary LaQuay Fishing Challenge happens June 18th 7:00am to 3:00pm, admission is $30. Fishing will commence at 7:00 a.m. sharp and continue through 3:00 p.m. on the waters of Tupper Lake, Simon Pond, and Raquette Pond. Prizes will be awarded after 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at TupperLake.com and also at Mountain Market … Read more

New Mural On Ambulance Service Building In Lake Placid

There’s a new mural near the top of the Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service building on Mill Pond Drive and it was created at the hands of some local teens. The mural project, organized by the Lake Placid/Wilmington Connecting Youth and Community Coalition, was unveiled this week, featuring the emergency medical services Star of Life … Read more

Latest Essex County COVID Numbers

Since the last weekly update, 105 cases of COVID-19 have been reported to the Essex County Health Department. This includes at-home positive test results reported to ECHD. 05/31: 37 cases 06/01: 15 cases 06/02: 22 cases 06/03: 8 cases 06/04: 12 cases 06/05: 11 cases

Play ADK Enters Design Phase

The effort to build a new children’s museum in Saranac Lake, Play ADK, is now in the design phase. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the organization behind the museum contracted with Phinney Design Group to begin the first phase of the construction project. Phase one will include the creation of a conceptual design, an … Read more

New Adirondack Law To Curb Aquatic Invasive Species

(DEC) today announced measures to prevent the further spread of aquatic invasive species in the Adirondacks. Recent changes to Environmental Conservation Lawbecome effective on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, and require motorized boat users to obtain certification that they have inspected and removed potentially harmful aquatic invasive species before launching in waters in, and immediately adjacent … Read more

The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration

The Great Adirondack Birding Celebration (GABC) returns this coming June 3-5, 2022 for the 18th time. The 3 day event is designed to introduce birders of all ages and skill levels to the unique boreal bird species and habitats in the Adirondack Park. The celebration features birding field trips to local Important Bird Areas (IBA’s), … Read more