Evening Vaccine Clinic In Malone Thursday

There is an evening COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Malone this Thursday. Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Malone on Thursday, April 22nd from 5pm-7pm for those who are 18 or older and live, work, or study in New York. Moderna vaccine will be administered. There are 100 appointments available. Register … Read more

DEC Closes Two Parking Areas

DEC has closed two parking areas off of state Route 73 near the Roaring Brook trailhead and limited the trailhead lot to 15-minute parking. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The parking areas were blocked off because they’ve created parking safety issues in the past. They’ve also installed delineators along the shoulder of the road to … Read more

Ranger Rescue In Keene

A ranger rescue in the Town of Keene. DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch Center received a call regarding a hiker with a possible broken ankle on Blake Mountain in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Forest Rangers requested New York State Police Aviation assistance to conduct a helicopter hoist operation. Rangers were inserted near the summit of … Read more

Spring Clean Up Weekends

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating two Spring Clean-Up Weekends for May 7-9th and May 14th-16th. Cleaning efforts will focus on trash pick up on municipal property and public parks surrounding the Village of Saranac Lake. Between the hours of 9:00am-1:00pm on the designated clean up days, interested volunteers can visit the … Read more

Local Groups Recognized By DEC

DEC announcing the recipients of the inaugural Stewardship Appreciation Awards recognizing outstanding contributions of volunteers and partner organizations in stewardship, promotion, and maintenance of state lands, waters, and DEC facilities. The Adirondack 46ers were recognized as Natural Resources Steward for its work such as 46ers Trail Crew to Outdoor Skills Workshops, the 46ers collaborate with … Read more

Tupper Lake Budget Challenges

A public hearing on Tupper Lake’s preliminary budget was held Thursday as the village board has a slim spending plan to work with. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports currently, the preliminary budget proposes spending $3.3 million, a 4.5% increase of $140,500 from last year. With this budget, the tax levy — the money collected from … Read more

COVID Vaccine Clinic In Franklin County Friday

Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Malone Friday from 9:30-2pm. Moderna vaccine will be administered. Need assistance with registration or transportation? These agencies are eager to help – • Community Connections 518 521-3507 • Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living 518 891- 5295 • Office for the Aging at 518 481-1526 … Read more

ANCA Seeks Out New Leader

The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) Board of Directors announced today that Executive Director Kate Fish will retire later this year, after nearly 12 years leading the organization. The regional economic development nonprofit has launched a nation-wide search to fill the position. ANCA’s board has appointed a small search committee to manage the search process, … Read more

Money For Non Profits, Local Governments And Private Sector Groups

The Town of North Elba is pleased to announce the newly established North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) is awarding funds to several local organizations. The North Elba LEAF is a dedicated and ongoing fund available to nonprofits, local governments, and public sector organizations within the Town of North Elba. Monies for the … Read more

Ranger Rescue In North Elba

A ranger rescue in the Town of North Elba. Essex County 911 transferred a call to DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch regarding a hiker who had fallen on a trail and sustained an injury while descending Cascade Mountain. Forest Rangers responded to assist. The reporting party, an EMT, was escorting the injured party down the trail … Read more