Gov. Kathy Hochul has recommended former New Jersey congressman Rush Holt Jr., a scientist who also served as chief executive of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and New York City environmental attorney Jose Almanzar to serve on the Adirondack Park Agency board. Hochul submitted the slate of appointees to the state Senate … Read more
The New York State Police is targeting speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year’s “Speed Week” enforcement campaign started Monday, June 9 and runs through Sunday, June 15. Troopers will also actively patrol highways and will target drivers who violate New York’s “Move Over” Law. Speeding is listed as … Read more
The Saranac Lake village board has tabled a vote on approving a grant for a potential fire tower in the top level of Ward Plumadore Park as some trustees said they still had unresolved questions on Monday. Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the idea of having a publicly accessible, recreational fire tower in the park on … Read more
Historic Saranac Lake (HSL) is planning two events to celebrate the completion of construction at the Trudeau Building in downtown Saranac Lake. HSL will host an invitation-only Construction Completion Celebration on Saturday, June 28, and is planning another celebration on Saturday, July 19, when the doors to the Trudeau Building will be thrown open to … Read more
The Saranac Lake Central School District’s new artificial turf athletics field project is under review for a permit by the Adirondack Park Agency as the district prepares to start construction over the summer. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the lighting poles planned for the field are taller than 40 feet, which put the entire project … Read more
The village of Lake Placid is proposing an updated noise ordinance after more than a year of research and consideration of specific complaints of residents and visitors. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the ordinance will be discussed in a public hearing on Monday at 5 p.m. on the first floor of North Elba Town Hall. … Read more
Adirondack Health’s joint replacement program has been reaccredited as a Total Joint Center of Excellence by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). The program first earned this accreditation in 2019 and has achieved the highest level of distinction each time since. The top level of distinction certifies that Adirondack Health completes more than 350 … Read more
Volunteers are needed to help rebuild the Bloomingdale Elementary School garden. Adirondack Almanack reports the Saranac Lake Central School District’s Farm to School program and The Heart Network are hosting a community volunteer day on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bloomingdale Elementary School located at 93 Main Street in Bloomingdale. … Read more
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) announced that the State’s 12th annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW) begins Monday, June 9. Free public events, including webinars, hands-on workshops, guided hikes and paddles, and invasive species challenges will be offered online and … Read more
The Lake Placid Marathon has a new record. On Sunday, John Cho of Summit, New Jersey ran 26.2 miles in the blistering heat to crack the 2:34.39 time Chuck Engle set in 2006 by six seconds. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports he was one of 299 people who participated in the 20th running of the … Read more