Essex County, NY Public Health officials say they have updated COVID breakthrough data. On July 30, they reported 17 breakthrough cases out of approximately 700 total cases since mid-January. As of August 26, 2021, 66 total breakthrough cases have been reported to the Essex County Health Department out of almost 850 cases since mid-January. This … Read more
The I Love BBQ and Music Festival, set for Sept. 3-5, has relocated to the North Elba Show Grounds on Route 73 outside Lake Placid after over a decade at the Olympic Skating Oval. Reconstruction of that venue forced the change, but instead of potentially taking elements of the festival away, organizers have actually been … Read more
DEC has announced that Canada goose hunting season opens Wednesday, Sept. 1, throughout most of the state. The September goose hunting season is designed to help reduce or stabilize resident Canada goose populations. Resident Canada geese are those that breed in the United States and southern Canada, unlike migratory populations that breed in northern Canada. … Read more
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced state Sen. Brian Benjamin as her choice for lieutenant governor Thursday, as the two promised to work together to address the ongoing pandemic and get COVID-19 relief into New Yorkers’ pockets. Benjamin will be sworn-in “right after Labor Day,” according to the governor’s office.
The Ausable River Association (AsRA), in partnership with Adirondack River Rentals, Casella Waste Systems, and One Tree Planted, is hosting their annual Ausable River Cleanup Friday, September 17 in Peru, NY. The cleanup is open to all community members and visitors who want to volunteer their time to help enhance and protect the health of … Read more
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement regarding the deaths of US Marines and others in Kabul It reads, in part “Our hearts break across the country for the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their families are facing unimaginable news today. Please pray for them. “The buck stops with the President … Read more
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced the report from the members of the Diversity and Racial Equity Workgroup. The Workgroup is made up of New York State farmers, advocates, and other institutional and industry stakeholders representing a wide swath of the state’s agricultural community to come up with a strategy to increase, sustain, … Read more
The new Hotel Saranac is naming a conference room after Paul Smith’s College. According to hotel officials, the room will also include historical images from Paul Smith’s College in keeping with the legacy of the school, and, they say, serving to remind everyone how important Paul Smith and Paul Smith’s College has been and still … Read more
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, the St. Armand Youth Task Force is introducing the first annual Bloomingdale Block Party. This carnival-like event is being held as a fun get-together for community members and to raise money for local non-profit organizations. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. join the festivities, with live music, carnival games, face … Read more
Senator Dan Stec Wednesday proposed an amendment to the New York State Constitution that would assure public office holders, including the governor, could be subject to impeachment after they leave office. WTEN reports the amendment reads, in part, “The assembly’s power of impeachment shall extend to the impeachment of former office holders whom would otherwise … Read more