The Women’s Civic Chamber of Saranac Lake has announced the 71st annual Fourth of July Kiddie Parade, this Friday at 10 a.m. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the parade line-up will begin at 9:45 a.m. behind St. Bernard’s School, located at 63 Main St. Participants are encouraged to decorate their wagons, bikes, strollers and … Read more
A New York State Offices of the Inspector General report publicly released Monday by the Adirondack Park Agency found that allegations ostensibly made by APA employees against Executive Director Barbara Rice were “unsubstantiated” and closed the case with no recommendations for further action regarding the matters, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
While visiting the area Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $6 million State investment to replace the Long Building at the North Elba Showgrounds in Lake Placid. Sun Community News reports the funding is aimed at ensuring the continued success of the internationally recognized Lake Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows and was … Read more
The Tupper Lake Republican Party will hold its caucuses for both the village and town governments, nominating their slate of candidates for the general election in November. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, both caucuses will be held at the Tupper Lake Emergency Services building, 21 Santa Clara Ave. The village caucus is scheduled for … Read more
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) is proud to announce a $1M award received from the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Catalyst Program (NBRC). The Catalyst Program is intended to support economic development and improve the vitality of rural communities across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. The NBRC funds awarded to LPCA … Read more
Thirteen people have been charged and arrested for their roles in a New York City-based drug trafficking ring, with federal agents seizing nearly 500 kilos of cocaine. Searches done at some two dozen locations resulted in the seizure of almost 250 kilos of cocaine, fentanyl pills, other drugs and paraphernalia, a firearm and more than … Read more
The Tupper Lake village board held a special meeting in open session Wednesday evening to discuss its potential new fire truck purchase. The Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department is in the process of replacing Unit 165, which was purchased used in 2015 for $30,000 from the Peru Volunteer Fire Department. The matter will be discussed … Read more
Harrietstown Republicans selected candidates to run for a variety of town positions at a caucus on Wednesday night, setting up a potential contested race of more than two candidates running for two open town council seats in the Nov. 4 general election. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports at the end of the meeting, Ed Goetz, … Read more
At Adirondack Health, a new chapter in community care is unfolding, as the Cornerstone Campaign has raised $10 million in private donations. The Cornerstone Campaign, which officially wrapped up on Dec. 30, 2024, rallied more than 680 donors from across the region in support of this transformational project. This multi-phase modernization will upgrade infrastructure, enhance … Read more
The Lake Placid Center for the Arts was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the grant will provide critical funds for the center’s renovation of their 50-year-old performance hall and rehearsal/gallery space, which is set to start in the fall.