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
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
There is a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Malone on Friday. Franklin County Public Health will hold a Moderna vaccination clinic for All New York State residents 18 and older at St. Andre’s Outreach Center (formerly known as Holy Family School), 12 Homestead Park in Malone. You can register for an appointment through the Franklin County … Read more
The towns of Tupper Lake and Harrietstown are taking their time in deciding if they will allow cannabis dispensaries and lounges. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, board members say they want to hear more information and learn what other towns and villages are doing before they make a decision following the new state law … Read more
Eligible New Yorkers who wish to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine can get a scheduled appointment this week at UVM Health Network — Alice Hyde Medical Center’s Walk-in Clinic, hospital officials said Monday. Under current New York Department of Health guidelines, anyone age 16 and older who lives, works, or studies in New … Read more
Essex County, NY Public Health reminds you your Excelsior COVID-19 Vaccination Pass is now valid for 180 days (6 months). Excelsior Pass is a free, fast and secure way to present proof of your COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results to businesses that may require it as part of State reopening guidelines or for other … Read more
A new initiative to assist with the stewardship of trailheads across the state and educate trail users before they enter the backcountry. Introduced in the Governor’s 2021 State of the State address, the Adopt-a-Trailhead program is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and gives the public the opportunity to support State-led … Read more
DEC documented 22 hunting-related incidents in 2020, including three fatalities. While up slightly from the record-low 12 incidents documented in 2019, the number of incidents in the 2020 season continues the downward trend in HRSIs observed over the past 20 years. Nine of the 22 HRSIs that occurred last year were two-party firearm incidents, and … Read more
ROOST and local leaders are inviting residents to register for the 11th annual Great Adirondack Garage Sale. For 2021, the event is moving back to its historic Memorial Day weekend schedule. The dates this year are May 28 – 30. The garage sale stretches over 200 miles through Adirondack communities, including Old Forge, Inlet, Raquette … Read more
Adirondack Health will conduct a COVID-19 vaccination clinic open to the public next Monday, April 12. The Monday clinic is open to all New York state residents 16 years of age or older. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Appointments are required. The clinic will administer … Read more