The Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA) is hosting a rail trail celebration and fundraiser on August 14 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at The Belvedere Restaurant in Saranac Lake. The evening event will feature a bike clinic by Silver Birch Cycles, live music with local musician Andy Walkow, complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. … Read more
On Sept. 1, Saranac Lake will say farewell to summer with a free day-long event focused on live music and dance from nine different performers, bands, and interactive projections. Sun Community News reports Northern Current, a Community Music Festival has become a favorite local tradition. It is held every year on the Sunday of Labor … Read more
Environmental advocates and scientists are worried acid rain may return to the Adirondacks after a recent Supreme Court ruling, which effectively prevents the EPA from enforcing its “Good Neighbor Rule” while the regulation is debated in lower courts. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports, Adirondack Council Executive Director Raul Aguirre said the ruling “has the potential … Read more
FCI Ray Brook is on lockdown again this week in the wake of a string of fights and contraband deliveries, just 10 days after the end of another week-long lockdown. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the incidents have been occurring one after the other, according to the corrections officers union.
Mercy Care for the Adirondacks has scheduled a technology assistance workshop on Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at BOCES Adirondack Educational Center in Saranac Lake, led by Mercy Care volunteer and experienced instructor Scott Baerman. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the workshop will focus on the basic skills needed to use … Read more
The Franklin County Board of Legislators approved the 2024-25 budget for North Country Community College following a public hearing at the courthouse. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports legislators voted to approve the 2024-25 college’s operating budget in the amount of $15,970,453, also authorizing the appropriation of $1,340,000 in the county’s budget as Franklin County’s sponsor … Read more
An Edgewater, N.J., woman was arrested in Lake Placid Wednesday morning and charged for several driving-related issues, including felony Leandra’s Law. Lake Placid Village Police say they pulled over Anna Zadorozhniuk at about 12:24 a.m. July 31 after several vehicle and traffic violations caught their attention. They report that after pulling her over, they determined … Read more
Historic Saranac Lake announced a full schedule of activities for President Quezon History Day on Saturday, Aug. 3. Sun Community News reports the day will celebrate the life and legacy of Manuel Luis Quezon, the first president of the Philippines, who came to Saranac Lake for his health. The event coincides with the 80th anniversary … Read more
It’s been a busy start for The Hudson Headwaters Health Network Lake Placid clinic since it opened in late June. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, in the days since the clinic opened, 271 patients have walked through its doors, according to Melissa Gooley, regional practice leader for HHHN. More than 50 of those were … Read more
North Country Community College plans to submit a request in the next six months to reclassify as a permanent prison education program. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the college aims to continue to serve four area correctional facilities — Adirondack Correctional Facility, Franklin Correctional Facility, Bare Hill Correctional Facility and Federal Correctional Institute in Ray … Read more