DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar welcomed 26 new graduates from the 24th Basic School for New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs). As part of DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement, ECOs enforce the 71 chapters of New York’s Environmental Conservation Law that protect natural resources and public health. Graduates successfully completed an intensive six-month … Read more
Local towns and villages have received millions of dollars in state grants for water quality projects. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports in all, 19 municipalities and organizations in Assembly District 115, which includes Franklin, Essex and part of Clinton counties, were awarded more than $25 million, according to Assemblyman Billy Jones.
The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee wants to know who should be the Carnival king and queen for the 2025 festival in February. Locals have until a month from now to think about who they know who makes this corner of the world a better place, and nominate them. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, … Read more
The Town of North Elba is accepting applications for grant funding through its Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund. The deadline for submission is Feb. 1. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) provides grants for programs, activities and facilities offering direct benefits to North Elba communities, while improving the quality … Read more
The Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education approved two big steps toward construction of its new multi-sport turf field at the high school on Wednesday. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the board signed agreements with companies to purchase bleachers, lighting and a press box for the field.
The winter solstice officially occurs at 3:21 a.m. Saturday. Among other things, the day marks the beginning of the “official” winter hiking season in the Adirondacks. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports there are a variety of hiking challenges across the region with specific designations for mountains completed during winter. Popular local challenges include the 46 … Read more
A Wilmington man is now facing multiple felony charges following a verbal argument that reportedly became violent and the discovery of firearms in his possession. On the morning of Dec. 17, State Police were sent to investigate a report of domestic violence on Winch Mountain Way in the Town of Wilmington. Police concluded that Jacob … Read more
A plan for meeting child care needs in Lake Placid has begun to take shape, pending funding and logistics surrounding state regulatory requirements. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the tentative plan is for St. Agnes School, which already houses the Lake Placid Central School District Universal Pre-K progam, to add spots for children 3 and … Read more
The first graduates of North Country Community College’s new hybrid nursing program were celebrated this past weekend at their pinning ceremony in the Harrietstown Town Hall auditorium. The 29 students were able to get their Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing through a flexible, hybrid program that began in January, featured online classes and … Read more
DEC has announced the opening of the 2025 application period for the Campground Ambassador program to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors. Like other campground host programs, volunteer Campground Ambassadors assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and assisting the millions of visitors who vacation in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks each year. The application … Read more