Whiteface Club Set To Open For Summer Season
The Whiteface Club and Resort in Lake Placid is preparing to welcome visitors back for its spring and summer season. The property officially reopens this Friday, May 8, featuring championship golf, dining, and event venues, with additional amenities like the beach and tennis courts opening later in the month. Crews have spent weeks preparing the […]
Read MoreWilmington Begins Comprehensive Plan Update Process
The town of Wilmington is moving forward with its first comprehensive plan update in decades, aiming to shape future growth and development. Officials say the current plan dates back to 1975, and the new effort will rely heavily on community input to guide priorities and long-term goals. Town leaders are forming a committee and encouraging […]
Read MoreTick Bite Hospital Visits Hit 10 Year High In North Country
Health officials say visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are climbing sharply, reaching the highest level in a decade. Area healthcare agencies report a noticeable increase in patients seeking treatment for tick-related concerns. The spike follows growing tick activity across the North Country, raising concerns about potential exposure to diseases like Lyme disease. Medical […]
Read MoreSunrise Rotary Tag Sale Set For May 30 In Plattsburgh
The Sunrise Rotary Club is bringing back its annual community tag sale in Plattsburgh on Saturday, May 30. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside VFW Post 125 on Boynton Avenue, with all proceeds supporting local community projects. Organizers say every item is donated and shoppers decide what they want to pay, […]
Read MoreTupper Lake Approves Budget With Tax Increase
Officials in Tupper Lake have approved a new village budget that raises taxes. The 3 POINT 38 million dollar spending plan increases overall spending just over 2 percent, with the tax levy rising nearly 6 percent. Leaders say the tax rate also went up, as the village moves forward with plans to override the state […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Honored For Housing Zoning Initiative
The Town of Plattsburgh is getting statewide recognition for its housing push. Officials say the town received the Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement at the New York Planning Federation Conference for its C H A M P Local Law. The measure allows more than 5,000 additional housing units and has already led to seven projects […]
Read MoreNew York Issues Thousands Of Tickets In Anti-Impaired Driving Crackdown
State officials say a major enforcement push is delivering results. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee reports more than 41,000 tickets were issued statewide during an April crackdown, including over 1,300 for impaired driving. Authorities say the effort targeted drunk and drug-impaired drivers, along with speeding and distracted driving. Officials stress the goal is simple — […]
Read MoreHealth Officials Urge Private Well Testing In Clinton County
The Clinton County Health Department is warning residents not to ignore private well safety. Officials say about 30 percent of people in Clinton County rely on unregulated wells and should test water regularly for bacteria and nitrates. Health experts say contamination risks can come from chemicals, fuel, or animal waste, and routine testing is the […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Announces Memorial Day Parade And Community Events
The City and Town of Plattsburgh are teaming up for a Memorial Day parade on May 25. The event begins at noon at West Side Ballroom and ends at the U S Oval, followed by a ceremony with the Disabled American Veterans, live performances, and a youth soccer tournament benefiting local veterans. Officials say the […]
Read MoreSaranac Lake Planning Third Thursday ArtWalks
Organizers in Saranac Lake are looking for artists and musicians to take part in this year’s Third Thursday ArtWalks. The events run monthly from June through September, offering free space for creatives to display and sell their work downtown. Officials say the program is open to all skill levels and aims to boost the local […]
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