4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (240+ words) The fifth annual Mohawk Valley Gives brings together nonprofits across Herkimer and Oneida counties for a community-wide day of giving. The Old Forge Library joins local partner organizations across the central Adirondacks and Mohawk Valley in this year’s event. Many…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (195+ words) Classes began Monday, Aug. 31 at the college’s campuses in Saranac Lake, Malone and Ticonderoga, as well as through its online offerings. Academic areas seeing positive enrollment growth this fall are the addictions counseling, health science and nursing programs, both practical…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1216+ words) When Dr. Benjamin Brandreth left his Hudson Valley home and business interests upon his death in 1880, he left detailed instructions for distributing his commercial assets among his heirs. However, regarding a 24,000-acre tract of land in the central Adirondacks, the…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (591+ words) Sieber-Ford said, “It’s very exciting and meaningful for me to be working on these special lands that we love so very much. I’m feeling so fortunate for the support I’ve had here over the last few years, and grateful for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (222+ words) Fort William Henry Hotel announced that housekeeper Corrina Millington has been selected as the Roomkeeper of the Year — 151 Rooms or More by the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association as part of its annual Stars of the Industry Awards. The…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (553+ words) Across the Adirondack Park, an increasing number of towns are taking the same first step when it comes to utility scale battery energy storage systems: pressing pause. Battery energy storage systems, or BESS, are being proposed across New York State....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (789+ words) A federal judge has struck down New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act, ruling that it is “simply beyond the limits of state law.” U.S. District Court Chief Judge Brenda K. Sannes stopped short of declaring the statute is unconstitutional,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (190+ words) The Wild Center has become the first cultural institution in the world to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions. In collaboration with Global Network for Zero, the Tupper Lake natural history museum moved to align its climate-centered values with…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (579+ words) A new organization founded by local contractors and business owners is going public with an effort to connect Tupper Lake’s young people to the skilled trades careers waiting for them at home. Tupper Community Builders works on two fronts: connecting…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (439+ words) Keith’s recommendation has origins dating back to the Commission on the Adirondacks in the 21st Century 1990 final report, which stated (Recommendation 42): “Basic to the Adirondack park Agency Act was the idea that local governments would be full partners in the administration…...