Thirteen people have been charged and arrested for their roles in a New York City-based drug trafficking ring, with federal agents seizing nearly 500 kilos of cocaine. Searches done at some two dozen locations resulted in the seizure of almost 250 kilos of cocaine, fentanyl pills, other drugs and paraphernalia, a firearm and more than … Read more
The Tupper Lake village board held a special meeting in open session Wednesday evening to discuss its potential new fire truck purchase. The Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of replacing Unit 165, which was purchased used in 2015 for $30,000 from the Peru Volunteer Fire Department. The matter will be discussed … Read more
Harrietstown Republicans selected candidates to run for a variety of town positions at a caucus on Wednesday night, setting up a potential contested race of more than two candidates running for two open town council seats in the Nov. 4 general election. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports at the end of the meeting, Ed Goetz, … Read more
At Adirondack Health, a new chapter in community care is unfolding, as the Cornerstone Campaign has raised $10 million in private donations. The Cornerstone Campaign, which officially wrapped up on Dec. 30, 2024, rallied more than 680 donors from across the region in support of this transformational project. This multi-phase modernization will upgrade infrastructure, enhance … Read more
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the grant will provide critical funds for the center’s renovation of their 50-year-old performance hall and rehearsal/gallery space, which is set to start in the fall.
The village board rejected a grant which would have funded a step toward installing a fire tower at Ward Plumadore Park in a 3-2 vote on Monday, after much discussion and input from the public. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the idea of having a publicly accessible, recreational fire tower in the top level … Read more
This Independence Day weekend, The Wild Center invites visitors of all ages to unplug and reconnect with nature at the Get Outside Festival, a four-day celebration of outdoor adventure, creativity, and hands-on exploration taking place July 3–6, 2025. From fly fishing and canoeing to nature journaling and fort building, the Get Outside Festival offers an … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake is set to host its inaugural Cruisin’ 2025 Car Show on Saturday, July 12, transforming downtown Main Street into a celebration of classic automobiles. According to the Sun Community News, organizers are encouraging owners of vintage and otherwise unique automobiles to showcase their vehicles at the event.
After weeks of stalled progress, work on the Saranac Lofts apartment complex is again in full swing, according to Mike Drew, the new project superintendent for developers Kearney Group. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Drew attended Monday’s village board meeting at the request of village Code Enforcement Officer Zacharia Peltier to update the board and … Read more
Harrietstown Republicans will caucus tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrietstown Town Hall auditorium to nominate candidates to run in the Nov. 4 general election for a number of town seats. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, this year, Harrietstown residents will vote to elect a supervisor, two councilmembers, a clerk, a justice and a … Read more