Incumbent Assemblyman D. Billy Jones received a nice 48th birthday present Tuesday in the form of a solid win in the 115th Assembly District race. Jones outpaced Republican Stephen Chilton, according to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik was re-elected to a fifth term over Democratic challenger Matt Castelli, according to unofficial … Read more
The North Elba Town Council is doling out more than $600,000 in funding to local organizations in its fourth round of Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund grants. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, town council last week approved LEAF grants for 10 local projects. Two of the organizations that received funding in previous rounds — … Read more
The Lake Placid American Legion Post 326 will once again observe Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2022, by lowering and raising flags in honor of local veterans who are no longer with us and who had honorably and unselfishly served our country so we may enjoy our freedoms as Americans. For the first time … Read more
Paul Smith’s College is in the midst of a presidential administration change for the fifth time in two years. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports effective Friday, the college President Nicholas Hunt-Bull returned to being PSC’s provost, a position he held for seven years prior to being appointed president in April. Dan Kelting, who currently is … Read more
A public hearing on the town’s proposed $3 million budget will be held Monday night at 6 p.m. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the budget, if approved by the board, is under the state tax cap, includes pay raises for non-union and union employees to reflect inflation, and includes a slight increase to the … Read more
Scientists have confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Mirror Lake. This is the second bloom to be reported in the lake since 2020. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, experts say both people and their pets should avoid contact with the water of Mirror Lake. Harmful algal blooms — or HABs — … Read more
The Adirondack Park Agency is now accepting public commentary on projects proposed for Essex, Hamilton, and Franklin counties, including a three-lot subdivision in the Town of Tupper Lake. The public is encouraged to go to the Agency’s website, apa.ny.gov.
The Adirondack Center for Writing has launched a survey to solicit feedback from individuals of all ages around the North Country. Participants have a chance to win a $100 cash giveaway, with all survey responses remaining anonymous. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the brief questionnaire takes about six minutes to complete and is open now … Read more
Troopers arrested Kaitlyn N. Stone, 27 of AuSable, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Assault 2nd. On September 1, 2022, around 4:02 p.m., Troopers received a Law Enforcement Referral from the New York State Department of Social Services Child Abuse Hotline. Troopers responded to the Winding Brook Road, in the town of … Read more
The Village of Saranac Lake and the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual question & answer session for commercial property owners and business owners on Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. The Energize Lake Flower Business District grant program provides matching grant funds to help business owners and property owners make improvements … Read more