Franklin County COVID Vax Clinic This Week

Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week. It happens January 20 th – Malone – 3pm-6pm at St. Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park. For ages 18 and up, Moderna first doses and boosters. Drop-ins welcome, however, limited dependent on amount of vaccine.

Gov Hochul Gives COVID Update

Governor Kathy Hochul Sunday updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19, saying we’re seeing the number of cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, but we are not out of the woods yet with this winter surge. She continues to encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated and boosted and tested. More than 51,000 residents … Read more

DEC Issues Snow, Ice Advisories For Adirondacks

To ensure a safe and enjoyable winter experience, visitors to the Adirondacks are advised to plan ahead and prepare with proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice, and cold. Snow depths range greatly throughout the Adirondacks, with the deepest snow at higher elevations in the High Peaks region and on mountains over 3,000 feet. Snow … Read more

Stefanik Statement On Anniversary Of Capitol Insurrection

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Wednesday released the following statement: “On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to … Read more

Adirondack Health’s Rheumatology Department Relocates

Adirondack Health’s rheumatology department has relocated from the Saranac Lake Health Center to the Redfield building (across from the pharmacy) inside Adirondack Medical Center. Patients can access the new location from the main lobby at AMC. Dr. Frederick Ast began seeing patients in the new space on Jan. 4. Patients with questions about the new … Read more

Hochul Delivers State of the State Address

Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined an agenda for an economic comeback from the coronavirus pandemic and new government investments in health care, housing and renewable energy in her State of the State address Wednesday. She spoke before a limited, socially distanced audience in the Assembly chamber at the New York State Capitol in Albany amid the … Read more

First Baby Of The Year Born At Adirondack Medical Center

The first baby of the new year to be born at Adirondack Medical Center arrived Sunday, Jan. 2. Melissa and Jordan Favro, of Lake Placid, welcomed their six-pound, 12-ounce daughter, Amelia Elisabeth, into the world at 4:42 a.m. Nursing staff in AMC’s Stafford New Life Center put together a celebratory gift basket, which was presented … Read more

COVID DeathsIn Essex And Franklin Counties

COVID deaths reported in both Essex and Franklin counties this week. The death in Essex County was a resident of Ticonderoga Elderwood nursing home who died of complications from their illness and underlying conditions. No word on vaccination status. The death in Franklin County was reported on Wednesday through the state Department of Health’s COVID-19 … Read more

Latest Essex County COVID Numbers

In the days following Christmas, Essex County has reported 30 news cases of COVID on the 26th, 32 cases on the 27th and 46 cases ono the 28th. ECHD also learned today of another COVID-19 related death. The decedent was a resident of Ticonderoga Elderwood nursing home, passing due to complications from their illness and … Read more

Hashing Out Comprehensive Plan For Lake Placid, North Elba

The Lake Placid and North Elba Destination Management Plan Steering Committee is in its final steps of producing a comprehensive plan for destination management in the area. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports during the last committee meeting on Dec. 15 members of the town of North Elba and village of Lake Placid boards were briefed … Read more