North Country Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its 57th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Held in the Sparks Athletic Complex gymnasium on the college’s Saranac Lake campus, the event honored 239 graduates who earned a degree or certificate in their field of study. The gymnasium was filled … Read more
A pillar of Saranac Lake’s arts community is closing its doors after 25 years of being a home for all things artistic, with a bend toward the unique.The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The BluSeed Studios arts center has been in a “dire” financial situation for a while now, Executive Director Marissa Hernandez said on Thursday. … Read more
The Adirondack Council is urging the NYS Legislature to pass a resolution that allows voters to decide whether to legalize the expansion of NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority facilities at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Sun Community News reports other Adirondack Council priorities include appointments to the Adirondack Park Agency’s Board, the creation of a Road Salt … Read more
In honor of the 6th annual Black Birders Week, bird lovers from across northern New York are invited to celebrate the beauty of birds, nature and the regional community of Black birders on May 31 at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site. Sun Community News reports the theme for this year’s event, celebrated nationwide … Read more
The town of North Elba and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism distributed $286,000 from the Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund to 15 local organizations and projects at an informal ceremony during Tuesday’s board meeting. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the LEAF grants are funded by revenue from the 5% occupancy tax collected by Essex … Read more
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily life and frayed the region’s safety net, Adirondack Foundation is awarding multiyear implementation grants to four innovative projects aimed at fortifying the basic needs system across the region. These grants support partnerships among key service organizations and are designed to enhance regional collaboration and expand access to … Read more
The Tupper Lake 8-Miler Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race will take place on Saturday, June 21, part of Celebrate Paddling ADK. The 8-Miler takes place annually in June. The race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on State Route 30. The course takes paddlers to the Route 30 bridge, up the Raquette … Read more
Three new bus shelters in Lake Placid and North Elba were celebrated May 12 as the Rotary Club of Lake Placid extended gratitude to community partners and donors involved. Sun Community News reports the ceremony included remarks from community leaders and representatives of organizations whose generous contributions made this project possible, featuring representatives of the … Read more
DEC has announced the release of the draft Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan. Sun Community News reports the draft plan, now available for public comment, represents years of contribution from the angler and scientific community and is the first management plan revision for Adirondack pond-dwelling brook trout in nearly 50 years. It reflects the … Read more
The Friends of the Boothe River Park are hosting an evening of film, fun and local flavor to highlight the Boothe River Park Project — Saranac Lake’s very own river revitalization and whitewater feature initiative. The event will take place on Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Garagery in Saranac Lake, reports the … Read more