New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday in the wake of his arrest in a federal corruption investigation. Benjamin, a Democrat, was accused in an indictment of participating in a scheme to obtain campaign contributions from a real estate developer in exchange for Benjamin’s agreement to use his influence as a state senator to … Read more
The Saranac Lake Central School District and Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce invite businesses and jo seekers to the first annual community resource day and job fair. It’s happening Thursday May 12th, 2pm-5pm in Riverside Park, Saranac Lake. The cost is free and the event gives employers the opportunity to advertise full-time, part-time, and … Read more
The guidelines surround alcohol to go in New York are being clarified. WNYT reports According to the new budget, wine and/or liquor must be accompanied by a “substantial food item;” sandwiches, soups, salads, wings, or hot dogs qualify. However, a bag of chips, a bowl of nuts, or candy – do not. Also, the guidance … Read more
The proposed budget for the Tupper Lake Central School District’s upcoming fiscal year falls below the state tax cap and uses around $1 million in federal pandemic stimulus money to help maintain current staffing and programs. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports to pay for the proposed $22,691,048 budget and help the district stay below the … Read more
Adirondack Mountain Club shared some of its plans for the Cascade Ski Center in Lake Placid during a virtual public feedback session this week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports ADK finalized its purchase of the Cascade Ski Center in January, agreeing to purchase the 200-acre property on Cascade Road for approximately $2.5 million. The club … Read more
Students in 9th through 12th grades in the Lake Placid Central School District can now wear hats in school following the Board of Education’s approval of a new dress code this week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise rpeorts the new policy no longer requires tops to be able to be tucked into bottoms and states that … Read more
A field day is planned in Tupper Lake as a successor of sorts to Woodsmen’s Days, which is unlikely to be held again. The Field Day organizers are looking for public input on what people want to see at the event. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Tupper Lake Field Day is scheduled for July 23 … Read more
They’re up and running. The new Saranac Lake village board consists of Rich Shapiro, Tom Catillaz, Erik Stender, Matt Scollin, Jimmy Williams and Kelly Brunette. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports some of their first acts included approving a slate of people Williams appointed to official positions in the village and discussing changes to village operations.
Saranac Lake is seeking people to serve on a new nine-member Housing Task Force, which will provide input on how the village can best improve and increase its housing stock. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports applications to sit on the panel are due by Sunday. The committee will continue the work set up by the … Read more
Mayor-elect Jimmy Williams has announced his picks for village positions to be filled after he’s sworn in as Saranac Lake’s new mayor. He plans to officially propose his appointments on Monday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Williams won the mayoral election on March 15 and said he’s been spending the majority of his waking hours … Read more