Another New President For Paul Smith’s College

Paul Smith’s College is in the midst of a presidential administration change for the fifth time in two years. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports effective Friday, the college President Nicholas Hunt-Bull returned to being PSC’s provost, a position he held for seven years prior to being appointed president in April. Dan Kelting, who currently is … Read more

Public Hearing On Budget In Tupper Lake

A public hearing on the town’s proposed $3 million budget will be held Monday night at 6 p.m. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the budget, if approved by the board, is under the state tax cap, includes pay raises for non-union and union employees to reflect inflation, and includes a slight increase to the … Read more

Another Algal Bloom On Mirror Lake

Scientists have confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Mirror Lake. This is the second bloom to be reported in the lake since 2020. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, experts say both people and their pets should avoid contact with the water of Mirror Lake. Harmful algal blooms — or HABs — … Read more

Center For Writing Seeks Feedback In Survey

The Adirondack Center for Writing has launched a survey to solicit feedback from individuals of all ages around the North Country. Participants have a chance to win a $100 cash giveaway, with all survey responses remaining anonymous. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the brief questionnaire takes about six minutes to complete and is open now … Read more

Local Caregiver Arrested On Endangering, Assault Counts

Troopers arrested Kaitlyn N. Stone, 27 of AuSable, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Assault 2nd. On September 1, 2022, around 4:02 p.m., Troopers received a Law Enforcement Referral from the New York State Department of Social Services Child Abuse Hotline. Troopers responded to the Winding Brook Road, in the town of … Read more

Virtual Q & A For Commercial Property And Business Owners In Saranac Lake

The Village of Saranac Lake and the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual question & answer session for commercial property owners and business owners on Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. The Energize Lake Flower Business District grant program provides matching grant funds to help business owners and property owners make improvements … Read more

HEAP Help Open As Of November 1

New Yorkers needing help paying their heating bills can begin applying for home heating assistance Tuesday, Nov. 1. The Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, can provide up to $976 this winter to help low- and middle-income households and senior citizens keep their homes warm and help defray high energy costs.

Franklin County Holds Budget Hearing

Franklin County officials reported a healthy fiscal outlook at a public hearing on the 2023 tentative budget Thursday afternoon at the courthouse in Malone. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, public comments were limited on the spending plan, which leaves the tax levy unchanged from 2022 at $17,687,000.

Application For STR Permit In North Elba

Another person has applied for an exception from the town of North Elba’s short-term vacation rental moratorium, which paused the issuance of new STR permits through mid-December. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, New Jersey resident Amber Baranwal is applying for a moratorium variance for his family’s home on Rockledge Lane. Baranwal wrote in their … Read more