DEC has announced the release of the draft Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan. Sun Community News reports the draft plan, now available for public comment, represents years of contribution from the angler and scientific community and is the first management plan revision for Adirondack pond-dwelling brook trout in nearly 50 years. It reflects the … Read more
The Friends of the Boothe River Park are hosting an evening of film, fun and local flavor to highlight the Boothe River Park Project — Saranac Lake’s very own river revitalization and whitewater feature initiative. The event will take place on Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Garagery in Saranac Lake, reports the … Read more
It’s official. Whitney Park is now up for sale, with a listed price of $125 million. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the listing was first reported on Friday by the Wall Street Journal. The sprawling property encompasses 36,486.7 acres, according to the listing. The property’s sale is marketed by Four Season’s Sotheby’s International Realty.
The Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds continues its renovations as part of a major effort to enhance the competition experience for riders, horses, and spectators. Many of the upgrades are expected to be completed ahead of the 2025 season. Sun Community News reports the upgrades mark the first phase of a broader three-year improvement plan … Read more
The Tupper Lake Village Board voted unanimously during its April 21 meeting to adopt a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the budget falls under the state-imposed tax cap, and also marks a slight decrease in total spending — and the tax rate — from last year’s budget. As it … Read more
Within hours of an Adirondack Park Agency staff social event at a Saranac Lake bowling alley on Thursday night, Damion Stodola, the agency’s top attorney, was removed from a nearby bar after he was involved in a physical altercation with another patron, according to witnesses and complaints filed with APA. The Adirondack Explorer reports the … Read more
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has revealed that, included in President Trump’s just-released budget proposal, is a plan to cut funding for the federal Essential Air Service (EAS) program by 50 percent. This program provides vital federal support to bring air service to underserved and rural communities, specifically to all five of the North Country’s major … Read more
The Tupper Lake Town Board received an update on the Setting Pole Dam from engineers at a special meeting held Monday, following a draft report that was sent to the town last week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the engineers provided a slate of potential project options for restoring the dam detailed in the report. … Read more
Saranac Lake is proposing a slate of amendments to the landmark short-term vacation rental law it passed last year. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the amendments are aimed at addressing resident concerns, simplifying the law and giving the development board more concrete criteria to approve or deny applications, while maintaining local homeowners’ ability to rent … Read more
The Whiteface Region of Upstate New York will welcome athletes and outdoor enthusiasts this June with a lineup of exciting race events. The Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike and Foot Races, the Wilmington Whiteface Mountain Bike Race, and the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run are all on the calendar for the month.