DEC Announces I BIRD NY Program

DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the start of the 2021 “I BIRD NY” challenges for beginning and experienced birders. Two levels of challenges provide the opportunity to identify birds and learn about birdlife and offer a chance to win birding equipment. New York State’s wide-ranging habitat types SUPPORT more than 450 different bird species … Read more

Fatal Crash In Malone

On May 19, 2021 at approximately 4:30 pm, State Police Malone responded to a two car crash on State Route 11 in the town of Burke. A preliminary investigation determined James Lacey, 33, was traveling west on State Route 11 when he attempted to pass an uninvolved vehicle. Lacey failed to observe a vehicle traveling … Read more

Thursday Evening Walk-In Clinic In Malone

Franklin County Public Health is holding a Thursday Evening Walk-in Clinic in Malone. Thursday, May 20th, Malone, Second Dose Clinic from 5-7pm. First Dose Walk-Ins Welcome 5 – 6:45pm. St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park. Moderna, approved for 18 and older. There is no registration link for this clinic. Just walk in.

Jones Wants To See A Phased Reopening Of Border

Assemblyman Billy Jones joined local business leaders and families impacted by the United States-Canada for a press conference at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to call on the federal government and New York State to start making steps to allow a phased reopening of the border and to expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine … Read more

‘Love Our NY Lands’ Campaign

(DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced the launch of the ‘Love Our NY Lands’ campaign to encourage visitors to State-owned and managed lands to practice responsible recreation. The campaign is responsive to the steady increase in the number of visitors to state lands, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the decade prior, as more … Read more

Lake Placid Boat Launch Closed Wednesday And Thursday

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Tuesday announced the Lake Placid boat launch in Essex County will be closed May 19 and May 20, 2021, for routine maintenance. The boat launch is located off Route 86 in the Village of Lake Placid on Mirror Lake Drive, and work planned includes painting the … Read more

Stewart’s Shops To Allow Vaccinated Customers To Go Mask Free

Stewart’s President Gary Dake tweeted Tuesday that vaccinated customers would be able to shop mask-free starting May 19.Barring any last minute regulatory changes, StewartsShops will allow vaccinated customers to shop mask-free effective Wednesday, May 19. Our Partners will remain masked until next Monday the 24th, and until they have shown proof of vaccination.

Essex County Vaccine Clinic Plans For 12 To 15 Year Olds

With the recent expansion of the age group to 12-15-year-olds, Essex County Health Department plans to open up clinic appointments for this group at several of the previously scheduled school clinics. Schools have provided the space and have agreed to remain open later in the day to allow for parents/guardians to accompany their children to … Read more

Highway Work In Lake Placid, Saranac Lake This Week

The state Department of Transportation will begin removing rail crossings on highways in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake this week and drivers can expect minor delays. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the work is the latest in the state’s project of removing train tracks from Tupper Lake to Lake Placid and converting that stretch into … Read more

Vaccine Clinic In Malone Saturday

On Saturday, May 15 th , Franklin County Public Health will hold a first dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Malone from 9am – 2pm at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park (formerly Holy Family School) in Malone. All who are 18 or older and live, work, or study in New York are eligible. Moderna … Read more