New York State Police Troop B has issued a warning to the public about a recent increase in scams. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports seeing an increase of high-volume scams specifically regarding gift cards throughout Essex, Hamilton, Clinton and St. Lawrence counties. In the most recent incidents, the scammers pose as Spectrum employees and … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced over $46 million in grant awards through the New York State Council on the Arts. The grants are focused on arts groups including museums, and music, dance, and theater companies. Also, artists themselves and money for renting studio and performing spaces and regional arts and culture organizations.
Big Lots’ Malone location is scheduled to have its soft opening on Friday Nov. 17, according to Joseph Baker, the store’s assistant manager. The event was planned for this week during a village board meeting. The new Big Lots retail store is located off of Route 11, selling food, furniture, electronics, home decor, toys and … Read more
The 14th annual Adirondack Health 5K Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23. If you register by Wednesday, Nov. 22, the cost is $25 per entrant and includes a free T-shirt. The day of the race, the cost is $30 for individuals or $100 per group of four. Children 12 and … Read more
A local woman is facing charges after she was allegedly found with heroin and drug paraphernalia during a routine traffic stop. Lake Placid Village Police stopped a vehicle Chelsea Corrow was riding in Nov. 12 after it failed to stop at a stop sign. During a search of the vehicle, police said, the 32-year-old was … Read more
The North Elba Town Council adopted the town’s 2024 budget as proposed last week. The town’s $10.6 million budget falls below the state-imposed tax cap of 2.64%. A total of $5,018,636 will be collected, or levied, from taxpayers to fund its 2024 budget, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
The Tupper Lake Town Council will meet Thursday to vote on adopting the town’s 2024 budget. After a budget is adopted, Councilwoman Mary Fontana plans to resign from the council as she prepares to become the new village mayor on Dec. 1. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the town’s proposed $2.6 million spending plan includes … Read more
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding New Yorkers to register their snowmobiles, which is done annually. Snowmobilers can renew registrations online on the DMV website, by mail or in person at a DMV office. Information about registering a snowmobile in New York State is on the DMV’s website at dmv.ny.gov/snowmobile/registration.
The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society board of trustees welcomes Chris Malmgren as the new director of the LPNEHS. Malmgren brings a wealth of experience to the directorship, most recently working in various capacities with several central New York organizations, including the Cazenovia Public Library and Museum, the Skaneateles Historic Society and the Manlius Historical … Read more
The Harrietstown Town Council will meet to vote on the town’s 2024 budget on Thursday. The Adirondack Daily Enteprise reports, for the second year in a row, a proposed increase to the supervisor’s salary is proving to be a controversial issue. This year, the proposed raise would be a temporary increase in pay for a … Read more