Adirondack Health’s Rheumatology Department Relocates

Adirondack Health’s rheumatology department has relocated from the Saranac Lake Health Center to the Redfield building (across from the pharmacy) inside Adirondack Medical Center. Patients can access the new location from the main lobby at AMC. Dr. Frederick Ast began seeing patients in the new space on Jan. 4. Patients with questions about the new … Read more

Hochul Delivers State of the State Address

Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined an agenda for an economic comeback from the coronavirus pandemic and new government investments in health care, housing and renewable energy in her State of the State address Wednesday. She spoke before a limited, socially distanced audience in the Assembly chamber at the New York State Capitol in Albany amid the … Read more

First Baby Of The Year Born At Adirondack Medical Center

The first baby of the new year to be born at Adirondack Medical Center arrived Sunday, Jan. 2. Melissa and Jordan Favro, of Lake Placid, welcomed their six-pound, 12-ounce daughter, Amelia Elisabeth, into the world at 4:42 a.m. Nursing staff in AMC’s Stafford New Life Center put together a celebratory gift basket, which was presented … Read more

COVID DeathsIn Essex And Franklin Counties

COVID deaths reported in both Essex and Franklin counties this week. The death in Essex County was a resident of Ticonderoga Elderwood nursing home who died of complications from their illness and underlying conditions. No word on vaccination status. The death in Franklin County was reported on Wednesday through the state Department of Health’s COVID-19 … Read more

Latest Essex County COVID Numbers

In the days following Christmas, Essex County has reported 30 news cases of COVID on the 26th, 32 cases on the 27th and 46 cases ono the 28th. ECHD also learned today of another COVID-19 related death. The decedent was a resident of Ticonderoga Elderwood nursing home, passing due to complications from their illness and … Read more

Hashing Out Comprehensive Plan For Lake Placid, North Elba

The Lake Placid and North Elba Destination Management Plan Steering Committee is in its final steps of producing a comprehensive plan for destination management in the area. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports during the last committee meeting on Dec. 15 members of the town of North Elba and village of Lake Placid boards were briefed … Read more

Weibrecht Gets Whiteface Mountain Props

ORDA has announced that Whiteface Mountain will recognize Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht with the name of its new chairlift and with the theme of its updated race finish arena. Weibrecht is a three-time Olympian, Lake Placid native, and lifelong skier of Whiteface. He was awarded Silver in Sochi in 2014 and Bronze in Vancouver in … Read more

Saranac Lake Receives Money For Green Storm Water Infrastructure

$20.8 million is being awarded to 17 projects that incorporate green storm water infrastructure, as well as implement energy and water efficiency measures in New York. Among them, the Village of Saranac Lake – $30,000 to identify sources of inflow and infiltration in the Margaret Street and Ampersand Avenue areas, evaluate alternatives and recommend improvements … Read more

COVID Vaccination Clinic Upcoming In Tupper Lake

Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID vaccination clinic December 30 th – Tupper Lake – 11am-3pm at Holy Ghost Academy, 40 Marion Street. For ages 16 and up, Pfizer booster doses (16 and up) 11am-1pm and Moderna Booster doses (18 and up) 1pm-3pm. Drop-ins welcome for Pfizer boosters (16 and up) only and … Read more

Speed Skating Oval Work Complete

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announced its completion of an extensive transformation of the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval at the Olympic Center. After a 10-month construction project, the 400-meter Oval will welcome back visitors and athletes on Thursday, December 23 at 4pm. The Oval is now networked to the … Read more