The Lake Placid American Legion Post 326 will observe Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, 2023 by lowering and raising flags in honor of local veterans. The ceremonies will begin at 9:30am at the Adirondack Community Church and the World War I Memorial where a flag honoring William Hardy will be lowered, and a flag … Read more
An inmate at the Upstate Correctional Facility was arrested on felony assault charges moments after being released from a five-year prison term. 32 year old Jaleel Hill was being escorted to a program inside the maximum-security facility Oct. 12 when the violence erupted, during which he grabbed an officer’s arm, pulled her to the ground, … Read more
A Volunteer Stewardship Agreement reached between the Adirondack Rail Trail Association and state Department of Environmental Conservation recently now allows ARTA to share stewardship and management responsibilities with the state. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the agreement empowers ARTA to actively maintain the soon-to-open trail owned and managed by the DEC.
Jim McKenna, CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, announced Thursday that he would retire on April 30, 2024. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, McKenna’s move comes after more than 40 years at the helm of various local tourism councils and offices.
A new website will make it easier for healthcare providers to identify and connect with tobacco treatment specialists across the North Country. The online portal, administered by the state’s Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free New York (HSTFNY) program, empowers healthcare leaders and organizations to implement tobacco use treatment initiatives in their organizations.To learn more, visit … Read more
State Police arrested Alexis N. Breen, age 24, of Ausable Forks, for harassment and criminal mischief-intent to damage. On October 31, 2023, around 9:07 a.m., Troopers responded to Golf Course Road in the town of Black Brook for a domestic dispute. An investigation determined Breen and the victim were involved in a verbal argument which … Read more
The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation is providing monthly online “Loon Zoom” presentations about loon behavior, research, conservation and ecology for the next six months. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, presentations will be offered at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month from November to April.
A new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul raises the legal age of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operation in the state from 10 to 14 years of age. Additionally, children under 16 operating an ATV will now need to be supervised by someone 18 years old or older. The Consumer product safety commission advises that all … Read more
North Country Community College is encouraging local residents to contribute to a pair of initiatives the college has launched to support veterans. North Country is partnering with Paul Smith’s College to organize a Care Package Donation Drive for veterans, which runs until Friday, Nov. 10. Items being accepted for care packages include magazines and pocket-sized … Read more
The Wild Center’s Wild Lights will be returning for its fourth season. The evening experience transforms the Wild Center’s 115-acre campus into a winter wonderland with a variety of activities and lit displays. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Wild Lights will run on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Fri., … Read more