Oval Wood Dish Factory Building In Tupper Lake Sold

The former Oval Wood Dish factory on Demars Boulevard has been sold to a development company that plans to convert the 110,000-square-foot building into mixed-income housing and business. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the sale went through last week as Norman Bobrow, of Manhattan sold the property to Syracuse-based Lahinch Group. No word as yet … Read more

Main Street Parking Rules Changing In Lake Placid

The Lake Placid Village Board of Trustees has made some changes to the Main Street parking rules, including a slight increase in the hourly rate at the municipal parking lot across from the post office. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports village trustees adopted three parking changes during their regular meeting on Monday. They approved an … Read more

Vaccination Clinic In Malone Thursday

Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at St. Andre’s Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park (formerly Holy Family School) in Malone on Thursday, April 22nd from 5pm-7pm for those who are 18 or older and live, work, or study in New York. Moderna vaccine will be administered. Please register for an appointment … Read more

Vaccination Clinic At Saranac Lake Free Library

Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Saranac Lake Free Library on April 29 th for all who are 18 or older and live, work, or study in New York. Moderna vaccine will be administered. There are 100 appointments available. Need assistance with registration or transportation? These agencies are eager … Read more

Evening Vaccine Clinic In Malone Thursday

There is an evening COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Malone this Thursday. Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Malone on Thursday, April 22nd from 5pm-7pm for those who are 18 or older and live, work, or study in New York. Moderna vaccine will be administered. There are 100 appointments available. Register … Read more

DEC Closes Two Parking Areas

DEC has closed two parking areas off of state Route 73 near the Roaring Brook trailhead and limited the trailhead lot to 15-minute parking. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The parking areas were blocked off because they’ve created parking safety issues in the past. They’ve also installed delineators along the shoulder of the road to … Read more

Ranger Rescue In Keene

A ranger rescue in the Town of Keene. DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch Center received a call regarding a hiker with a possible broken ankle on Blake Mountain in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Forest Rangers requested New York State Police Aviation assistance to conduct a helicopter hoist operation. Rangers were inserted near the summit of … Read more

Spring Clean Up Weekends

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating two Spring Clean-Up Weekends for May 7-9th and May 14th-16th. Cleaning efforts will focus on trash pick up on municipal property and public parks surrounding the Village of Saranac Lake. Between the hours of 9:00am-1:00pm on the designated clean up days, interested volunteers can visit the … Read more

Local Groups Recognized By DEC

DEC announcing the recipients of the inaugural Stewardship Appreciation Awards recognizing outstanding contributions of volunteers and partner organizations in stewardship, promotion, and maintenance of state lands, waters, and DEC facilities. The Adirondack 46ers were recognized as Natural Resources Steward for its work such as 46ers Trail Crew to Outdoor Skills Workshops, the 46ers collaborate with … Read more

Tupper Lake Budget Challenges

A public hearing on Tupper Lake’s preliminary budget was held Thursday as the village board has a slim spending plan to work with. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports currently, the preliminary budget proposes spending $3.3 million, a 4.5% increase of $140,500 from last year. With this budget, the tax levy — the money collected from … Read more