In Saranac Lake, employees with the village Department of Public Works and Water/Sewer Department are seeking to reopen their contract early to renegotiate wages, as members say they are seeking employment elsewhere as village wages lag behind other municipalities. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a group of village employees attended a board meeting on Monday … Read more
A feature film, which was set to be filmed in the Adirondacks this fall, has been suddenly “postponed indefinitely.” According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, staff and crew found out about the hiatus Tuesday. Because most people associated with the production have signed non-disclosure agreements, the reason for the postponement — and many details of … Read more
Paul Smith’s College will host a Citizen Preparedness Corps Training on Wednesday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the College’s Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC). The training is offered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and is free and open to the public. Sun Community News reports … Read more
The 26th Ironman Lake Placid will take place on Sunday, July 20; its course is defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, and Wilmington. There will be a number of road closures throughout these communities. The public should expect road closures and associated traffic delays beginning shortly after 5 a.m. that day. … Read more
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding hikers that Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest in Tupper Lake remains closed temporarily. DEC issued the continued reminder July 14 due to the presence of a bull moose observed over an extended period of time. ied by the New York … Read more
Jay town officials are looking to apply for a New York Main Street (NYMS) grant to help revitalize downtown Au Sable Forks. The grant, if awarded, would support projects such as facade and storefront improvements; interior renovations for commercial or residential units; and streetscape enhancements, including signage, benches, and greenery. Sun Community News reports the … Read more
The 26th Ironman Lake Placid will take place on Sunday, July 20; its course is defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, and Wilmington. There will be a number of road closures throughout these communities. The public should expect road closures and associated traffic delays beginning shortly after 5:00 a.m. that day. … Read more
Casting directors are currently working on local casting for a major motion picture that will be filming in the Saranac Lake area. They’re announcing an open call for residents of the area – no acting experience required! We’re hosting both virtual and in person open calls in the area, including an in-person open call at … Read more
The North Elba Town board this week formally approved the North Elba Showgrounds Master Plan, created with the help of the architecture and planning consultant firm SE Group. Work has already begun on the rebuilding of the Long Building — demolition started shortly after the I Love New York Horse Show concluded Sunday.
Harrietstown Democrats selected candidates for a variety of town positions at a caucus Tuesday night, setting up a four-way contested race for two open town council seats. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the four running for spots on the town council are Democrat incumbent Councilwoman Tracey Schrader, Democrat newcomer Doug Haney, Republican former town Highway … Read more