New Chairlift For McCauley Mountain Ski Area

It’s a new era for the McCauley Mountain Ski Area. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports the mountain, which is owned and operated by the town of Webb in the southwestern Adirondacks, began spinning a new Partek triple chairlift on Friday, Jan. 17. The new lift replaces a Hall double chairlift that was installed in 1973.

Fiscal-Year 2025 SCR Funding Is Now Open

The application window for Fiscal-Year 2025 SCR funding is now open while Round-2 2024 funding continues to be available. Funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Program supports projects proposed by arts and other organizations, artist collectives, and individual artists. The Adirondack Lakes Center for the … Read more

DOC Workers In Malone Sickened By Unknown Substance

The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision said roughly 20 staff members at Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone were sickened by an unknown substance Wednesday. Officers were reportedly escorting an inmate when he became aggressive. As the incident unfolded, several staff members near the inmate felt nauseous and began throwing up. No substances were found.

Federal Dollars Headed To North Country Projects

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are celebrating $5,184,286 in federal funding for six projects across the North Country, including three in the Adirondack region, through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). Schumer and Gillibrand said these projects will help address critical needs across the region. Among the recipents are Adirondack … Read more

‘Birdability’ Event Happening January 28th

“Birdability: Enhancing Access to Birding & Nature” hosted by the Adirondack Land Trust takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. Birdability is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing access and inclusivity for birdwatchers with disabilities and other health challenges. The event will highlight the Birdability Map, a crowdsourced guide to accessible birding … Read more

LPCSD Board Tables Auditorium Fix Project

The Lake Placid Central School District board considered bids for a project to replace lights and rigging in the middle/high school auditorium at a meeting Tuesday. The board, hesitant about higher-than-expected costs, tabled the discussion to ask for more information. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the project has been in the works for about a … Read more

NFCT Marks 25 Years

he Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, an occasion that will be marked with dozens of community events throughout the Northeast. The canoe trail starts in Old Forge, NY, and ends in Fort Kent, Maine, traversing 23 rivers and streams, 59 lakes and ponds, 45 communities and towns, and more … Read more

Upgrade Plans For North Elba Horse Showgrounds Unveiled

Plans for new buildings, renovations and improvements at the North Elba Horse Showgrounds were unveiled at a public open house Thursday. Feedback from the open house will be incorporated into a final draft of a plan that will then be handed over to the North Elba Town Council. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the showgrounds … Read more

Turf Vote Wednesday Night In SLCSD

The Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education is set to vote on a turf product for its planned field renovations at the high school Wednesday night. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports after voters narrowly approved the turf project in a vote last May, the biggest question for opponents of the project, supporters and … Read more