North Elba Showgrounds Building Nearing Completion
Construction on the new Long Building at the North Elba Showgrounds is nearing completion ahead of next month’s Lake Placid Horse Show. Town officials say the facility should be ready for use by June 15th, although some finishing work will continue into the fall. The project includes new restrooms, a commercial kitchen, and emergency shelter […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Proposes Restrictions on Crypto Mining Operations
The City of Plattsburgh is considering new regulations aimed at cryptocurrency mining operations and other high-energy data facilities. City leaders say the proposed law would help protect the municipal electric system from rising demand and infrastructure strain caused by energy-intensive businesses. A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for June 17th at City Hall. […]
Read MoreTiconderoga Names New Recreation Supervisor
The Town of Ticonderoga has hired Ti High graduate Samuel DuShane as its new Recreation Supervisor ahead of the summer youth program season. DuShane says he plans to expand activities and create a more structured after-school environment for children. The town’s five-week summer program begins July 6th and includes beach trips, museum activities, and youth […]
Read MoreANCA Receives Grant To Expand Composting Efforts
The Adirondack North Country Association and Clarkson University have received a federal grant to expand composting education and food waste reduction efforts across the North Country. The USDA Rural Business Development Grant will support training for local “compost catalysts” who will help organize projects and outreach programs in St. Lawrence, Franklin, Essex, and Clinton counties. […]
Read MorePlattsburgh Man Arrested on Child Abuse Material Charges
A 29 year old Plattsburgh man is facing federal charges following an investigation into child sexual abuse material. New York State Police and Homeland Security Investigations arrested George B. Shimell Monday as part of an ongoing case. Authorities say Shimell was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material and was taken to Clinton County […]
Read MoreAu Sable Forks Visitor Center Opening May 21
A new visitor and business information center is opening in Au Sable Forks later this month. The Au Sable River Valley Business Association will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 21st, after which the center will operate four days a week. IT’s mission is to help promote local businesses while encouraging Adirondack travelers to stop and […]
Read MoreDEC Revises Backcountry Safety Policies After Ranger Death
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is revising backcountry safety policies for forest rangers and assistant forest rangers following the death of Assistant Forest Ranger Brendan Jackson last year here in the Adirondacks. The changes are aimed at improving safety for emergency crews working in remote areas and include updated procedures for field operations […]
Read MoreAdirondack Health To Host Cancer Survivors Breakfast
Adirondack Health and the Adirondack Health Foundation will host their first Cancer Survivors Breakfast on June 6th in Saranac Lake. The event will be held at the Lakeside Drift restaurant at the Voco Saranac Lake hotel and is open to cancer survivors from across the Tri-Lakes region along with one guest each. Organizers say the […]
Read MoreMissing Child Alert Canceled After Girl Found Safe
A New York State Missing Child Alert issued for Koltynne Wood has been canceled after the child was found safe. The alert had been issued Saturday by New York State Police in Plattsburgh. State officials announced Monday afternoon that the case had been resolved and the child had been safely located. No other details about […]
Read MoreDEC Forest Rangers Respond to Fires and Rescue Calls Across New York
New York State DEC Forest Rangers handled several rescues and brush fires across the state during the past week. Rangers responded to wildland fires in Warren, Washington, and Essex counties, where several structures and vehicles were damaged. State officials are reminding residents that New York’s residential brush burning ban remains in effect through Thursday.
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