ANCA Adds To Board Of Directors

The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced the addition of David Heidecorn, senior advisor to L Catterton Real Estate, to its board of directors. Heidecorn joins the economic development nonprofit as it tackles issues of regional and national significance, including the economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, local food system resilience, a transition to … Read more

COVID Vaccine Event Thursday In Saranac Lake

The Essex County Health Department is collaborating with Franklin County Public Health to hold a large COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, February 25 from 1pm to 7pm at the North Country Community College in Saranac Lake. The first dose registration links for this clinic were shared on our health department website at www.co.essex.ny.us/Health and on … Read more

Pop Up Testing Clinic Wednesday In Tupper Lake

Adirondack Health will conduct a pop-up testing clinic in Tupper Lake: Wednesday, Feb. 24 – 1-2 p.m. – Tupper Lake Middle/High School. Pre-registration is required, with a limited number of appointment slots available. To pre-register, please contact the Adirondack Health COVID-19 clinic at 518-897-2462. There is no direct cost to the individual being tested, but … Read more

Ranger Rescue In Keene

A ranger rescue in the Town of Keene. DEC Dispatch was notified of three overdue snowshoers who left from the Garden parking area to hike Johns Brook Valley and had not returned. The hikers from Albany, NY, and Topeka, KS, did not have lights, overnight gear, or appropriate clothing for anticipated zero-degree temperatures. Forest Rangers … Read more

Pop Up COVID Testing Clinic In Tupper Lake

Tomorrow, Adirondack Health will conduct a pop-up testing clinic in Tupper Lake: Wednesday, Feb. 24 – 1-2 p.m. – Tupper Lake Middle/High School. Pre-registration is required, with a limited number of appointment slots available. To pre-register, please contact the Adirondack Health COVID-19 clinic at 518-897-2462. There is no direct cost to the individual being tested, … Read more

Debar Lodge Preservation Efforts

The Franklin County legislature recently supported a proposed land trade with the state, involving about 300 acres, in order to preserve Debar Lodge. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports officials of the town of Duane, as well as county officials believe the site to have “great potential as a cultural, education and recreational resource for the … Read more

DEC Wants Your Help Understanding Striped Bass Better

DEC is looking for participants to join DEC’s Striped Bass Cooperative Anglers Program to help biologists understand and maintain a healthy striped bass population. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) requires New York State to provide catch information from its recreational fishery to manage this species. As part of the program, DEC provides volunteer … Read more

Absentee Ballots Going Out In Lake Placid

Village of Lake Placid voters should see forms to apply for an absentee ballot arrive in the mail next week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Lake Placid Village Board of Trustees members voted Tuesday to pay for prepaid envelopes that will let the village’s 1,555 registered voters not only mail back applications for absentee ballots … Read more

Police Reform Meeting Thursday

Essex County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a virtual meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 10:00am concerning police reform as mandated by the state. During this meeting we will discuss the topics from last week along with the feedback we have received from the community since. Participants may be muted, but are encouraged to … Read more