COVID deaths reported in both Essex and Franklin counties this week. The death in Essex County was a resident of Ticonderoga Elderwood nursing home who died of complications from their illness and underlying conditions. No word on vaccination status. The death in Franklin County was reported on Wednesday through the state Department of Health’s COVID-19 … Read more
In the days following Christmas, Essex County has reported 30 news cases of COVID on the 26th, 32 cases on the 27th and 46 cases ono the 28th. ECHD also learned today of another COVID-19 related death. The decedent was a resident of Ticonderoga Elderwood nursing home, passing due to complications from their illness and … Read more
The Lake Placid and North Elba Destination Management Plan Steering Committee is in its final steps of producing a comprehensive plan for destination management in the area. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports during the last committee meeting on Dec. 15 members of the town of North Elba and village of Lake Placid boards were briefed … Read more
ORDA has announced that Whiteface Mountain will recognize Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht with the name of its new chairlift and with the theme of its updated race finish arena. Weibrecht is a three-time Olympian, Lake Placid native, and lifelong skier of Whiteface. He was awarded Silver in Sochi in 2014 and Bronze in Vancouver in … Read more
$20.8 million is being awarded to 17 projects that incorporate green storm water infrastructure, as well as implement energy and water efficiency measures in New York. Among them, the Village of Saranac Lake – $30,000 to identify sources of inflow and infiltration in the Margaret Street and Ampersand Avenue areas, evaluate alternatives and recommend improvements … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID vaccination clinic December 30 th – Tupper Lake – 11am-3pm at Holy Ghost Academy, 40 Marion Street. For ages 16 and up, Pfizer booster doses (16 and up) 11am-1pm and Moderna Booster doses (18 and up) 1pm-3pm. Drop-ins welcome for Pfizer boosters (16 and up) only and … Read more
The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announced its completion of an extensive transformation of the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval at the Olympic Center. After a 10-month construction project, the 400-meter Oval will welcome back visitors and athletes on Thursday, December 23 at 4pm. The Oval is now networked to the … Read more
A former Bloomingdale postal employee has been sentenced to a $5,000 fine and 12 months probation for stealing prescription drugs from mail parcels. Sun Community News reports 27 year old Brittany Irvine, formerly of Bloomingdale, admitted she started stealing prescriptions in June 2019 while she was a distribution clerk at the United States Post Office … Read more
The Common Ground Alliance of the Adirondacks (CGA) recently released its 2022 Blueprint for the Blue Line, a summary of state policy recommendations largely informed by dialogue and ideas generated during the group’s annual summer forum. This year’s Blueprint, which is available on the CGA website (commongroundadk.org), focuses on four main issue areas: housing, workforce … Read more
Wonder where “the flu” went? Essex County Public Health officials say the county is currently experiencing high influenza activity levels. The same strategies used to prevent COVID-19 infection are the best way to prevent the spread of flu and lessen the severity of illness. They urge you to get your flu shot, stay home when … Read more