Construction Contract Awarded For Adirondack Rail Trail Work

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Rifenburg Construction was awarded the $8.75 million construction contract for the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail. Construction is set to begin within the next two weeks and includes the portion of trail between Saranac Lake and Floodwood Road in Santa … Read more

Tupper Lake Woman Sentenced In Mother’s Murder

A Tupper Lake woman is facing 19 years to life in prison for the murder of her mother, back in July of 2020. NBC 5 reports Alexa Gallagher was sentenced Tuesday in Franklin County court. According to court documents, the murder occurred on July 28, 2022, when Gallagher physically attacked her mother, Melissa Guisewhite, and … Read more

Franklin County EDC Eliminates Director Position

The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) eliminated the position of director during a special meeting held Thursday at the courthouse in Malone, citing budget considerations and a lack of funds in the resolution that finalized the step. The position will be eliminated effective July 1, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Malone Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute

On May 29, 2023, Troopers arrested Joshua L. Yaddow, age 36, of Malone, NY for criminal mischief, criminal trespass and harassment. Troopers responded to Meehan Road for a domestic dispute. An investigation determined Yaddow went to the victim’s residence, kicked in the front door and started fighting another person in the residence, whom he allegedly … Read more

Last Chance For Deals On BikeADK Events

Wednesday is the last day to score a deal on 2023 BikeADK Events. The final price increase for all 2023 BikeADK events locks in at 12:01 a.m. on June 1. Would-be participants can save $20 on the Weekender at Paul Smith’s College and Handlebarley or $10 on Ride for the River or Bike the Barns.

Economic Impact Of Lake Placid Events

Tourism Economics has shared the results of its recent economic impact analysis of three prominent summer events: the Lake Placid Summit Classic, IRONMAN Lake Placid, and the Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows. The key findings include: Combined economic impact of the three events in 2022 was more than $49 million. The events … Read more

6th Annual Native Plant Sale With A Pollinator Festival

AdkAction’s Adirondack Pollinator Project is celebrating its 6th annual Native Plant Sale with a Pollinator Festival next Saturday. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Uihlein Farm Greenhouse in Lake Placid, at 281 Bear Cub Road, there will be a plant sale, which serves as the main fundraiser for … Read more

Construction Halted On State Roadways For Holiday Weekend

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Friday, May 26, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, to ease travel throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Motorists should be aware that some work may continue … Read more

State Police Take To The Roads For Memorial Day Weekend

The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout this Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement period starts on Friday,May 26, 2023, and runs through Tuesday, May 30, 2023.Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and police will be out in force to … Read more

Adirondack Health Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

Adirondack Health Foundation Board Chair Dan Kelleher has announced the Board of Trustees’ newest members, Dr. Thomas Green and Heidi Holderied. Green is a radiologist practicing with Millennium Medical Imaging at Adirondack Medical Center. Holderied is a practicing physical therapist working for Essex County, providing services to children in their homes.