Analysis of visitor parking, visitor summit counts, and recreation patterns in the High Peaks Wilderness Complex could help inform a plan to address hiking overuse in sections of the Adirondack Park. According to the Sun Community News, The Adirondack Council released findings from a research study conducted by Otak, a nationally known planning and design … Read more
The state departments of Health and Environmental Conservation issued a statewide air quality advisory on Sunday. The advisory will be in effect from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Monday. The air quality in the Tri-Lakes region is expected to reach “unhealthy” levels on Monday, with a projected Air Quality Index value of 151, according to … Read more
The town of Keene’s Marcy Field was vandalized early Saturday morning, leaving elected officials, law enforcement and residents searching for answers as the town prepares to piece together a plan to repair the damage. Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the vandalism at Marcy Field happened sometime between 1 a.m. and sunrise on Saturday. It was unclear … Read more
The Adirondack Health Foundation presented Jeannie Cross with the 2023 Dr. Edward L. Trudeau Award at the Diamonds and Denim Gala Saturday recently. Cross joined Adirondack Health’s Board of Trustees in 2011 and served for eight years, four of which as board chair. Cross was enjoying her retirement from her professional career and board duties … Read more
A few Central Adirondack communities have sustained damage from recent devastating floods – and more rain is on the way. Homes and livelihoods have been affected. Adirondack Foundation has activated the SUN Fund to coordinate and distribute support to the communities where it is most needed. Checks are payable to Adirondack Foundation SUN Fund with … Read more
The ESF Newcomb campus has experienced significant flooding following the rain over the past few days and currently remains in a State of Emergency. Sun Community News reports the Adirondack Interpretive Center and trails, Goodnow Mountain Trail, and the Rich Lake boating access are closed until further notice.
Ashley Milne and Jeremy Evans were selected to run on the Republican line for two open Harrietstown council seats at a GOP caucus on Wednesday, setting the ballot for the Nov. 7 election definitively as an uncontested race. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Milne, a Republican incumbent, is running for a second term on the … Read more
Village Manager Erik Stender is resigning from his position in two weeks after a year in the role, following an argument with Mayor Jimmy Williams in the village offices on Tuesday. Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the argument, which Williams classifies as a “personal interaction,” was reported to police. No charges filed. Stender did not comment … Read more
Following extensive flood damage to North Country communities earlier this week, the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act listening session scheduled for July 14 in Saranac Lake at North Country Community College is being postponed. As many community leaders across the region continue to focus on restoring critical roads, infrastructure, homes, … Read more
North Country Community College has named its President’s List and Vice President’s List honor students for the Spring 2023 semester. Two types of academic honors are awarded each semester to matriculated students having completed 12 or more credits per semester. The President’s List recognizes those students who have a semester grade point average of 3.50 … Read more