Pride Flags Vandalism Under Investigation

Police in Northern New York are investigating vandalism to Pride flags. The police chief in Saranac Lake says they are looking for any potential bias that may be connected to the case. The victim told WCAX News that two flags were ripped from their property and thrown about their yard. They also say it’s not … Read more

Wilmington Historical Society Lands Grant From State

The Wilmington Historical Society is one step closer to building a home on state Route 86 near the center of the hamlet thanks to a large grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Gov. Kathy Hochul Thursday announced that nearly $32 million has been awarded through the … Read more

Proposed Budget Approved In TLCSD

The Tupper Lake Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a $21.9 million proposed budget below the tax cap on Thursday morning in its second vote, after the first vote to adopt failed on Monday morning. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, on Monday, board member Korey Kenniston initially voted against adopting the budget … Read more

New Dual Admissions Partnership Approved

A new dual admissions partnership will pave the way for students to earn an associate degree from North Country Community College and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. The Gateway 2 Plattsburgh program was formally approved today by NCCC President Joe Keegan and SUNY Plattsburgh President Alexander Enyedi, Ph.D. during a signing ceremony at North … Read more

Annual Spring Silent Auction At Northern Lights School Ends Sunday

The annual Spring Silent Auction to benefit Northern Lights School in Saranac Lake is ending this Sunday, April 28. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, there are over 100 items to bid on that were donated by local/regional businesses and community members. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the school’s tuition assistance program

Property Condemned, Renters Vacated In Saranac Lake

Several residents of an apartment building on Broadway are being ordered to move out of their homes after the village deemed their units “unfit for human occupancy” and condemned the structure. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the property at 155 Broadway was being sold but after the incoming new owners allowed code enforcers into … Read more

Community Resource Day And Job Fair

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Saranac Lake Central School District are co-hosting the 3rd Annual Community Resource Day and Job Fair at Riverside Park in Saranac Lake on Thursday, May 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of industries looking to hire will be represented including retail, hospitality, childcare and … Read more

Lake Placid Hydrant Flushing To Start Next Month

Lake Placid municipal crews are planning to flush fire hydrants around the village over the next month. The flushing helps get rid of sediment and dirty water. Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports during flushing, residents may find that their taps suddenly start running brown. Hathaway said that this can be avoided by limiting water use until … Read more

BOCES Budget Fails To Pass In LPCSD Board Vote

The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education on Monday unanimously failed to accept a $3.1 million administrative budget for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the 2023-2024 school year. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports BOCES of Franklin, Essex and Hamilton counties has 10 component school districts. Each district gets one vote toward … Read more

SLCSD Board Adopts $37 Million Budget

The Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education adopted a $37.3 million budget on Monday, which stays below the state-imposed tax cap. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, taxpayers will take a vote on this budget at the polls on May 21. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 5 p.m. … Read more