Franklin County requested forest ranger assistance with a suspected drowning in Long Lake at 11:24 p.m. on July 4. Two people had jumped into the water at a marina around 10 p.m. and neither could be located. Forest rangers Evan Nahor, Jason Scott and Neilson Snye searched overnight. One swimmer was located alive and out … Read more
There are two village trustee seats up for election in November, and after a Republican caucus on Wednesday, incumbent Trustee Eric Shaheen is running again, and Rick Pickering is joining the race after Trustee Jason McClain chose to not run for a third term. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, at the caucus, Shaheen, a … Read more
DEC issued a high-water advisory for backcountry users in the Adirondack Park, asking hikers to temporarily avoid high-elevation trails and trails that cross streams and rivers. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, the advisory came two days after the remnants of Hurricane Beryl swept through the region, dumping more than 4 inches of rain in … Read more
Branch Hospitality Group (BHG) has announced that they have begun acquisition of Saranac Waterfront Lodge. The Sun Community News reports the transaction has been finalized and the ownership transfer will be completed in the next 30 days.
More than $484 million has been awarded as enhanced assistance for 137 local governments across the State to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts, enhancing safety and improving the resiliency and sustainability of New York’s transportation infrastructure. Millions of those dollars will be dedicated to making such repairs in various locations around the North Country.
In Bloomingdale, dozens of locals learned about the history of a hill around three miles away, currently called N***o Hill, and to show their support to the U.S. Board of Geographical Names to rename the hill. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports last year, Paul Smith’s College natural science professor Curt Stager led an effort to … Read more
The North Elba Town Council passed a cannabis tax revenue policy on Tuesday that will earmark funds for local youth, elderly community members and law enforcement as well as the town’s general fund. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the board also passed a cash management policy and discussed granting paid holidays to full-time seasonal town … Read more
A Malone resident is among three current and four retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to misappropriate funds from federal and union accounts. Current and former CBP officers facing charges were executive board members of the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 138 in Champlain. Among those … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake is preparing to resume discussion about nuances of its short-term vacation rental law with the public as it enters the next phase of implementing the landmark legislation. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports on Monday, board members agreed to schedule a working session and public hearing in mid-September and invite development … Read more
Some residents in Saranac Lake continue to oppose plans for a new emergency services complex, saying the village should slow down and reevaluate its planning process. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the village board again discussed the project — which aims to bring together the Saranac Lake police, volunteer fire and volunteer rescue squad … Read more