The Senate’s version of the Farm Bill Slashes $4.1 Billion in Food Stamps For Veterans, Seniors, and Food Insecure Families.. Gillibrand is speaking out....
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Tracking Hurricane Sandy – Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency
Hurricane Sandy is on course to hit the East Coast and New York State in the coming days. In preparation for the storm’s potential impact, Governor Cuomo today declared a state of emergency to help mobilize resources to local governments and rapid response efforts. New Yorkers should make sure they have a storm emergency...
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Tracking Hurricane Sandy – The “Frankenstorm”
Saranac Lake Prepares for the blow Hurricane Sandy has been downgraded to a tropical storm but is expected to strengthen again as the storm merges with a weather system in the west and creates a “Super Storm” heading up the east coast. Right now, it’s expected to deal a powerful blow to most of...
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Editorial – If the rails come up, this is what’s going to happen…
An Editorial from WNBZ News; Below is a press release from the ultra environmental organization PROTECT the Adirondacks. It includes pictures of construction of a new trail in the forest preserve.. One would expect during construction to see this kind of work on any site whether it’s snowmobile trails or hiking trails in the...
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The Adirondack Scenic Railroad Clarifies Numbers
The Adirondack Regional Railroad announced growth, Thursday of nearly 7% over the past year. During the same presentation, The volunteer organization’s President Bill Branson told an overflowing crowd at the Train Depot in Saranac Lake that there final payment has been made on a $400,000 note and the $12,000 monthly payment can now be...
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DEC Asks Hunters for Help Locating Colin Gillis
New York State Police and DEC Forest Rangers are asking hunters and others bushwhacking in the woods in the town of Piercefield and the town of Tupper Lake to look for and report signs of Colin Gillis. Colin Gillis was last seen on March 10th walking on State Route 3 between the communities...
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New Tourism Campaign / Regulatory Reforms from Governor Cuomo at New York State’s First Wine, Beer and Spirits Summit
Governor Cuomo conveins the first-ever New York State Wine, Beer and Spirits Summit in Albany to focus on initiatives to better promote New York-produced wine, beer and spirit products. One of the key focal points of discussion was how to get more of these products intoNew York’s restaurants. The Governor was joined on stage...
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Obituary – Patricia K Sprenger
Patricia K. Sprenger, age 60, of 57 Algonquin Ave., Saranac Lake, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Born in Utica, New York on December 12, 1951, she was the daughter of George and Bess (MacDonald) Folsom. Patricia married James Sprenger on June 22, 1974 in Old Forge, NY. Patricia has been a resident of Saranac Lake...
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safeTALK about Suicide – Experts visit Lake Placid
The Adirondack Room at the Olympic Training Center here inLake Placidis the site of a special training called Safe Talk.. It’s Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.. Lisa Riley is the Board’s President… Riley says their goal is to train teachers, parents, students.. and in fact this program is for anybody over...
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New Jay Mountain Hiking Trail Ready for Use in the Adirondacks
DEC COMPLETES TRAIL TO RIDGE OF JAY MOUNTAIN Trail Provides Easier and Safer Access to the Mountain*s Summit The newly constructed 2.5-mile trail to the summit of Jay Mountain is complete and available for public use, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Robert Stegemann announced today. The trail bypasses the...
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Obituary – George Denis
George Denis was received into the loving arms of the Lord on October 22, 2012. He was born in Tupper Lake on April 5, 1929. He graduated from Tupper Lake High School (1948) where he was captain of the track and football team. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Lamica at St. Alphonsus...
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Driving the Saranac Lake Village Beach to Lake Flower hits first Road Block
The concept of moving the Saranac Lake Village Beach to Lake Flower began in June with a facebook site called “Lake Flower Beach Return” and in less than 19 hours, brought in over 3,000 members… and a core group of supporters are meeting regularly. That group includes Phil Griffin who runs the website Bunk’s...
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Mountain Biking and Glades in Saranac Lake
There’s a new Mountain Biking Initiative in Lake Placid and Wilmington, The organization is called BETA – and according to Saranac Lake Village Trustee Paul Van Cott, they’re doing a lot of work on the concept of building mountain biking trails in Saranac Lake.. The group has a meeting scheduled with the DEC shortly...
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Funds for Rare Songbird Going South
A New Approach to Protecting a Rare Songbird An alliance of North American scientists and conservationists is taking the unusual step of funding a team of Dominican biologists to work in the migratory songbird’s Caribbean wintering habitat. The Bicknell’s Thrush Habitat Protection Fund at the Adirondack Community Trust has awarded a $5,000 grant to...
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Bevilacqua looks to re-schedule Supervisor debate
The Bevilacqua Campaign for Supervisor in the Town of Harrietstown welcomes the opportunity to continue the campaign on a more open level.. That from Harrietstown Councilman Bob Bevilacqua following an announcement by the Catillaz campaign that Tom has “Rejoined the Campaign.” An October 9th email from Catillaz supporters announced the suspension of the candidate’s campaign...
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AMC Welcomes new CFO
Adirondack Health is proud to welcome a seasoned professional to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer. Greg Moore began work as a member of Adirondack Health’s executive leadership team recently, and has settled into the community with his wife and two children. His most recent position was as interim Chief Executive Officer at...
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National School Bus Safety Week is October 22-26, 2012
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation is recognizing National School Bus Safety Week by calling attention to the benefits and overall safety of the school buses and school transportation systems that transport over 2.3 million New York children every day, and some 25 million nationwide. The yellow school bus is an icon in...
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Obituary – Paula M. Griffin
Paula M. (Gardner) Griffin, age 62, of 235 Lake Street, Saranac Lake, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, New York on May 12, 1950, she was the daughter of John and Phylis (Macey) Gardner. Paula married Philip “Bunk” Griffin on January 25, 1969 in...
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Adirondack Health Symposium highlights the power of optimism
Who couldn’t use a big dose of optimism? Adirondack Health Foundation Announces the power of Optimism at the 2012 Health Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 1 , The Power of Optimism: How Joy and Optimism Ignite the Best in All of Us, and hear how to access your energy, creativity and playfulness to achieve your...
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Trudeau Institute Welcomes New Board Members
The board of trustees of the Trudeau Institute has announced the election of two new members, Daniel P. Leff and Robert A. Curtis. Dan Leff serves as Chief Executive Officer at Hara, an enterprise software company providing energy and sustainability solutions to a global clientele; he also serves on the firm’s board of directors. Mr. Leff...
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Medication linked to rare form of meningitis not used at AMC
In response to the Meningitis oubreak; Adirondack Medical Center, a member of Adirondack Health, announces that it does not use and has never distributed the injectable steroid currently linked to the meningitis outbreak elsewhere being reported in the national and local media. The injections are primarily used to treat lower back pain. The cases in...
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Catillaz to Decide on “Going Ahead” with Campaign or Stopping Completely
An Announcement is forthcoming as to the status of Saranac Lake Village Trustee Tom Catillaz and his candidacy for Supervisor in the Town of Harrietstown.. An October 9th email announced the suspension of the Candidate’s campaign, sighting a serious family medical situation out of state and cancelled the Debate which had originally been scheduled...
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A New Resource for French / Spanish Teachers
Grants for Foreign Language Teachers French and Spanish teachers in the Adirondacks have a new resource to call upon. The Cadahemark Foundation, which has been supporting foreign language instruction in the Adirondacks for more than a decade, has established the Adirondack Foreign Language Enhancement Fund at the Adirondack Community Trust (ACT), the region’s community...
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Jobs Jobs Jobs – New York September Jobs Report
NYS Adds 2,900 Private Sector Jobs in September – Job Count Reaches an All-time High The State Department of Labor reports the addition of 2,900 private sector jobs in September. That brings the state’s job count to an all-time high of 7,337,000. According to the September report, the state has added 107,200 private sector...
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A Tribute to Joe Pickreign
The Town of Harrietstown Democratic Committee honors recently retired Chairman, Joe Pickreign, during a “Tribute” event at Charlie’s Inn in Lake Clear. STORY – Joe Pickreign Tribute 101912 Pickreign served as Chair of the Town of Harrietstown Democratic organization for 13 years and was also Chairman of the Franklin County Democratic Committee for 33...
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Dewey Mountain is getting it’s own “Facelift”
New Trail Signs are being installed by Volunteers atDeweyMountainRecreationCenterand the staff introduces a new trail map for this years ski season.. The signage and a loop-based trail system are designed to improve flow and clarity on 13 kilometers of cross-country ski trails.DeweyMountain, a multi-season recreation facility owned by the Town ofHarrietstown, also features 10...
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Original Emancipation Proclamation Visits Plattsburgh
Lincoln’s Handwritten Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation to Come to Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Oct. 11, 2012) — The New York State Museum’s traveling exhibition of the only surviving draft of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in Abraham Lincoln’s handwriting will be on display Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Burke Gallery,...
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Stray Birds Live at BlueStage this Weekend
The Live at BluStage Concert Series presents The Stray Birds on Saturday, October 20th at Blue Seed Studios, 24 Cedar Street, Saranac Lake
– Tickets: $14.00/$12.00 BluSeed members Birds of a feather flock together, and that is how The Stray Birds hope to soar. Having each spent time flying solo in the music world,...
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Adirondack Council Releases 2012 State of the Adirondack Park Report
2012, A YEAR OF EXTREMES FOR THE ADIRONDACK PARK ALBANY, N.Y. – The Adirondack Park was subjected to a barrage of extreme outside influences over the past 12 months, some of which devastated small communities and public natural resources, while others brought unprecedented good news to park residents and visitors, the Adirondack Council noted...
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New York County Leaders Signal Budget Alarms
NYSAC Unveils Looming County Fiscal Crisis The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) today updated projections that reveal an unsustainable county outyear fiscal gap. County leaders are signaling the alarm that looming multi-billion dollar budget deficits are being caused by State mandated programs, and therefore cannot be addressed solely through actions initiated...
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A Question of Snow Fencing in Tupper Lake
The Village of Tupper Lake Board Meeting is chaired on Monday Evening by Leon LeBlanc.. Tupper Lake’s Mayor Paul Maroun was called to the passing of Rose Rosky who passed away at the age of 86 at her home on Sunday. Paul had been Rose’s Caretaker for many years and while he was able...
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