Survey Seeks To See If More Would Consider Becoming Year Round Adirondacks Residents

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) recently partnered with Warren County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to commission a survey to determine the desire for potential new year-round residents to the Adirondacks. Camoin 310 of Saratoga Springs, designed the survey and will compile the results. The survey is targeted for people living outside of the … Read more

Man Faces Charges In North Elba Domestic Incident

On January 19, 2021, State Police arrested 30-year-old Matthew A. Sears of Clintonville following a domestic dispute in North Elba that occurred on January 10, 2021. Police say Sears engaged in a domestic dispute in which he damaged property and violated an active ‘stay away’ order of protection, all in the presence of two children. … Read more

State Police Warn Of Animal Scam

State Police have received multiple calls from people scammed out of hundreds of dollars after answering classified ads for purebred puppies for sale. Victims report after answering the ad, the suspects provide a photo of the breed they are looking for and arrange a deposit to be paid. Once the deposit is cleared, the victim … Read more

Four Deaths Over The Weekend Due To COVID In Essex County

The Essex County Board of Supervisors/Board of Health and the Essex County Health Department are reporting four Essex County residents died over the weekend while ill with COVID-19. All four residents passed away in the hospital. “We mourn every loss of life due to this terrible pandemic,” said the Chairman of the Essex County Board … Read more

SUNY Plattsburgh Announces Spring Plans

All spring semester classes at SUNY Plattsburgh will begin Monday, Feb. 1, with the first two weeks of all classes offered remotely. Classes that will meet face to face will shift to on-campus meeting times beginning Monday, Feb. 15. The schedule allows for a phased process to best ensure the safe return of students and … Read more

Small Business Seminar On PPP And EIDL

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce for a question and answer webinar with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Deputy District Director Dan Rickman and Upstate New York Branch Manager Jeff Boyce. We will hear a recap on what you should expect when applying for … Read more

DEC Seeks Volunteers For Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program

DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos has announced that applications are now available for DEC’s cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program, which allows people to participate in raising and releasing pheasants to enhance the state’s fall hunting opportunities. The program is provided through DEC’s partnership with hunters, 4-H youth, and interested landowners. Applicants are required to provide daily … Read more

Large Vaccination Sites In The Works

They’re a bit of a drive but, large-scale, New York State (NYS) run vaccination sites are anticipated in the very near future. They will be held at SUNY Potsdam’s Maxcy Hall and the Plattsburgh International Airport. The sites will be open by appointment only to those eligible in Phase 1A and 1B, as defined in … Read more

App To Find Out If You’re Vaccine Eligible

Essex County, NY Public Health advises you New York State has launched a new “Am I Eligible” app to help New Yorkers determine their eligibility, connect them with administration centers, and schedule appointments. Access the app and find the latest information concerning the vaccine and its administration.

Trudeau Releases Winter Carnival Poster Design

“Doonesbury” cartoonist Garry Trudeau has released his poster design for the 2021 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Using the Winter Carnival’s designated theme “Mask-erade,” Trudeau’s illustration shows multiple “Doonesbury” characters with different face masks representing various features of the Adirondacks. Trudeau, who was raised in Saranac Lake, has created the Winter Carnival poster design since 2012 … Read more