People with disabilities and chronic conditions who live in Saranac Lake will be able to get a ride to the Ice Palace on Feb. 6. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports if someone uses a walker, wheelchair or cane to get around, or just can’t make the long walk along the Lake Flower shoreline, this might … Read more
Dmitry Feld, USA Luge marketing manager and a community leader in Lake Placid, passed away early Wednesday afternoon at the age of 68. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Feld was the president of the Shipman Youth Center board and co-organizer of the annual I Love BBQ and Music Festival. He had previously been treated for … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake has officially purchased the former St. Pius X High School building at 33 Petrova Ave. from Citizen Advocates, a major step in the village’s plans to build a combined emergency services building. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the controversial plans to build a joint building for the village Police … Read more
North Country Community College has announced more than $50,000 in scholarship funds available to Franklin County residents who are interested in the college’s Human Services and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician programs. At the same time, the college is launching a trio of Human Services microcredential programs tailored to in-demand career opportunities in the region. The … Read more
Adirondack Health’s Stafford New Life Center has welcomed its first baby of 2024. Abigael Wells and Jordan McCray of Plattsburgh celebrated the birth of their baby boy, J’Mari Jordan McCray, at 5:20 p.m. Jan. 5, 2024. J’Mari weighed in at 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches long.
To protect newborns from the recent spike in flu and flu-like symptoms, Adirondack Health is restricting visitors to the Stafford New Life birthing center. Babies are among the highest at-risk group for complications from the flu. For their protection, visitors to the birthing center must have received this season’s flu vaccine and are currently limited … Read more
New York State Police arrested a Rochester woman last month for allegedly stealing prescription narcotics at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Antia L. Walker, 34, was charged with 12 counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, a felony, at 12:32 p.m. Friday, Dec. … Read more
Local business owner Diane Miller of Prescription Sewing invites the public to participate in a “Suncatcher” display of artistic talent for the Winter Carnival 2024 event. A call to action now to plan and make a SUNCATCHER before February 2nd , 2024 to be considered for the “Peoples Choice Award” and bragging rights for the … Read more
Community organizations can now apply to Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts program, which supports activities that address basic needs, educational pathways and economic vitality in the Adirondack region. Applications will be accepted online through Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Foundation will host an instructional webinar at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, for a demonstration on how to … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1.8 million in grants to support 27 not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites and other public lands. Locally, Adirondack Rail Trail Association ($75,400) to fund a comprehensive capacity-building initiative including the development of a multi-year strategic plan, revenue-generating activities, a volunteer program, and a marketing … Read more