Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders all agree: They’re nearing a deal on a landmark bill that would automatically seal criminal convictions in an effort to help people find work after they’ve paid their debt to society. The measure — which is supported by a broad swath of criminal-justice reform advocates, labor unions and … Read more
Forty organizations have signed up to participate in the annual Lake Placid Community Day and Picnic, which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at the North Elba Show Grounds. Lake Placid News reports This annual event is designed for those who work, live and volunteer in the village of Lake … Read more
On Monday evening, New York State Police and DEC Forest Rangers conducted a wilderness rescue on Mount Colden. A solo climber was stranded on the trap dike slide and required assistance. State Police flew three Rangers to Avalanche Lake at the base of the trap dike. The Rangers climbed up to the individual and equipped … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $500 million investment in the FY 2024 Budget to bolster New York’s child care workforce through the Workforce Retention Grant Program. Funding from the program will support 150,000 child care workers and can be used to provide bonus payments ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 to staff in caregiving roles, … Read more
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Rifenburg Construction was awarded the $8.75 million construction contract for the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail. Construction is set to begin within the next two weeks and includes the portion of trail between Saranac Lake and Floodwood Road in Santa … Read more
A Tupper Lake woman is facing 19 years to life in prison for the murder of her mother, back in July of 2020. NBC 5 reports Alexa Gallagher was sentenced Tuesday in Franklin County court. According to court documents, the murder occurred on July 28, 2022, when Gallagher physically attacked her mother, Melissa Guisewhite, and … Read more
The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) eliminated the position of director during a special meeting held Thursday at the courthouse in Malone, citing budget considerations and a lack of funds in the resolution that finalized the step. The position will be eliminated effective July 1, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
On May 29, 2023, Troopers arrested Joshua L. Yaddow, age 36, of Malone, NY for criminal mischief, criminal trespass and harassment. Troopers responded to Meehan Road for a domestic dispute. An investigation determined Yaddow went to the victim’s residence, kicked in the front door and started fighting another person in the residence, whom he allegedly … Read more
Wednesday is the last day to score a deal on 2023 BikeADK Events. The final price increase for all 2023 BikeADK events locks in at 12:01 a.m. on June 1. Would-be participants can save $20 on the Weekender at Paul Smith’s College and Handlebarley or $10 on Ride for the River or Bike the Barns.
Tourism Economics has shared the results of its recent economic impact analysis of three prominent summer events: the Lake Placid Summit Classic, IRONMAN Lake Placid, and the Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows. The key findings include: Combined economic impact of the three events in 2022 was more than $49 million. The events … Read more