Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects across New York State, providing cost-effective solutions for critical infrastructure projects across the state that protect or improve water quality. Town of Ticonderoga in Essex County is receiving $9.2 million … Read more
When world leaders convene in Scotland for critical climate change negotiations later this month, The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program will be there. The organization is sending a nine-person delegation to Glasgow for COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties. The Wild Center’s delegates will have a front-row seat as representatives … Read more
The clock is ticking on a decision as to whether North Elba will allow cannabis sales and on-site consumption licenses for marijuana. This week, council delayed making a decision after councilors failed to come to a consensus. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the state’s cannabis law gave municipalities the opportunity to opt out of allowing … Read more
Franklin County Public Health is holding the ACEs, PACEs and Addiction Summit October 19th. This Summit will explore the roots of addiction in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) at both the interpersonal and community level and the role that protective and compensatory experiences (PACEs) play in mitigating the impact of ACEs. This will be a hybrid … Read more
Trustees of the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation have announced their annual grant awards to area non profits. The Pearsalls’ 2021 grant awards total $108,025. Of the 53 grant proposals submitted this year, 38 were funded in their entirety or partially, including several in Essex County.
State Police have located Carlton Craig, a man from Jay reported missing this week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Craig was reported missing over the weekend. State Police issued a news release Sunday alerting the public. He had been last seen on Saturday at his home, and his family was concerned for his welfare. He … Read more
Marist College poll released on Tuesday found that Gov. Kathy Hochul would beat Attorney General Letitia James and Jumaane Williams, the New York City public advocate, if next year’s Democratic primary for governor were held today. The poll, the first significant survey to gauge New Yorkers’ views on the 2022 Democratic primary for governor, also … Read more
A ranger rescue in the Town of North Elba DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch was notified of a 26-year-old hiker from Brooklyn having seizures near Avalanche Pass in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness Area. Four Forest Rangers, two Assistant Forest Rangers, and the Marcy Dam Caretaker responded to assist. Rescuers located the hiker, performed a medical … Read more
Meet and mingle with candidates for the November 2nd election at two locations on Saturday, October 16 from 2-4pm: at Riverside Park in Saranac Lake and at Kate Mt. Park in Vermontville. Enjoy live music, cider and doughnuts at the events sponsored by the Democratic committees of Harrietstown and Franklin. The committees will also be … Read more
Essex County, NY Public Health Tuesday reported 41 additional cases of COVID since last Thursday with the highest single day being last Friday when there were 16 new cases reported. Of the 41 cases reported, 16 were in people who had been fully vaccinated.