A change in state law that makes it mandatory for municipalities to ensure residents are made aware of the senior School Tax Relief (STAR) credit. STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences. The state senate amended Real Property Tax Law … Read more
The Wild Center was recently nominated as “Best Science Museum” in USA TODAY’s 2023 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, those interested in supporting The Wild Center’s nomination can vote online now until Feb. 13th and then winners will be chosen by a panel of travel experts.
Now that the World University Games in Lake Placid have come to a close, the MacKenzie Overlook housing development on Wesvalley Road is being prepared for long-term tenants. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports beginning in March, The MacKenzie Overlook will be filled with long-term tenants who’ve waited months to call the place home. Right now, … Read more
The 43rd Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) Torch Relay kicks off Sunday, Jan. 29th and culminates in Lake Placid for the Opening Ceremony of the Feb. 2-5 Games. The ESWG, the largest multi-sport amateur athletic winter sporting event in North America, is expected to draw around 2,000 athletes competing in more than 30 events in … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Town of Ticonderoga will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the sixth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. For Round 6 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, each of the state’s 10 economic development regions are being awarded $10 million, to make for a … Read more
After 11 days and 85 medal events, the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games officially ended Sunday, Jan. 22, with the traditional closing ceremony, held in Lake Placid’s Olympic Center. The enthusiastic group of spectators, along with FISU delegates with local and New York State representatives helped wave goodbye to the 1,443 collegiate-athletes, from … Read more
Aspiring teachers can get their start at North Country Community College by enrolling in a new Teaching Assistant certificate program – one of several new offerings available at the college in 2023. The one-year Teaching Assistant certificate — offered at the college’s Saranac Lake, Malone and Ticonderoga campuses – was created to help fill a … Read more
Troopers arrested Marc D. Chick, age 44, of Malone, NY for criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. A Trooper was patrolling on State Highway 11, in the town of Malone when he observed a tan Hyundai Santa Fe with a loud exhaust. The passenger of the vehicle exited the vehicle and was identified as … Read more
An ad-hoc committee of the Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education has been formed and is seeking input from students, staff, community members, and alumni. The goal of this committee is to gather information and proposals for the creation of the Saranac Lake Red Storm mascot. If you have ideas to share, please … Read more
Those already in business and those who want to be can take part in “Small Communities. Big Opportunities,” a three-day, hybrid conference being held in Saranac Lake next month. The event is from Sunday, Feb. 12 to Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Hotel Saranac, and according to the Adriondack Daily Enterprise, attendees will learn the … Read more