In Saranac Lake, the village board postponed its vote on a request to change the District C3 zoning code to allow amusement and recreation services — which would pave the way for a music venue. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, many neighbors of Farmer’s property on Willow Way and McKenzie Pond Road, where he … Read more
The Lake Placid Central School District deliberated the benefits and drawbacks of electric school buses during its meeting last week as the deadline for a state-mandated shift to zero-emission buses looms. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the Electric School Bus Roadmap is the state’s goal to transition all school buses in the state to zero-emission … Read more
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released its report on the fatal officer-involved shooting of a Saranac Lake man in June 2022. On Sept. 26, Attorney General Letitia James said following a thorough investigation, including review of body-worn camera footage, 911 calls, witness interviews, and evidence from the scene, OSI … Read more
A pre-Halloween, costume stock sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Pentragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. Everything, except a small selection of men’s frock coats and tuxedos, will be up for sale at fair and reasonable prices, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. They’re downsizing some in preparation for the 2026 move to its … Read more
Franklin County director of tourism Phil Hans addressed lawmakers last week prior to their regular meeting to request the creation of a trail coordinator position to replace the trail consultant as the department aims to expand and improve multi-use trails across the area. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, he said the project has progressed … Read more
There are two weeks left for short-term vacation rental operators to register their units and get them “grandfathered” in before Saranac Lake’s new regulations take effect. Otherwise, these units will be deemed illegal and subject to $500-per-day fines if they continue to operate past the Oct. 12 application deadline. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports after … Read more
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) has completed critical restoration of the historic Indian Carry portage connecting Stony Creek Ponds and Upper Saranac Lake, enhancing safety for users and protecting against environmental degradation. The work was carried out this summer by the NFCT’s professional stewardship crew — which includes a stewardship director, a field coordinator … Read more
A Saranac Lake man was arrested Sept. 22 after he allegedly caused a ruckus at a restaurant Sept. 2, prompting his removal by staff and patrons. Staff and other patrons removed Matthew J. Pilawa, 35, from the premises, but he allegedly returned and threw a rock through one of its windows, shattering glass while the … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced $7.4 million in federal funding was awarded to local emergency management agencies in New York State to support planning and operational readiness for disaster response. The Emergency Management Performance Grant assists local efforts to prepare for disasters, from development and implementation of training and exercises, to bolstering emergency response resources … Read more
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has released a report examining demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York State, Essex County among them. Most of the counties had population losses, aging residents, a shrinking labor force, as well as challenges with housing availability and access to health … Read more