Every ten years since 1790 — that’s 22 times over 220 years! — the United States government has conducted a national count of everyone who lives in the country. ANCA is helping spread the word about the Census here in the Adirondack North...
SARANAC LAKE — The Adirondack North Country Association has scheduled a two-day summit to launch the development of a clean transportation roadmap for the region. The event, “Clean Transportation: the Adirondack ON-RAMP,” will address topics related to electric vehicle infrastructure,...
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced the recipients of its Local Farm Grant program, which was launched in October 2019 to support farmers and food producers who are strengthening the region’s agriculture and food systems.
SARANAC LAKE — Eight North Country farms recently received grant funding from the Adirondack North Country Association. Among them were four farms in Essex County: Blue Pepper Farm in Jay; Juniper Hill Farm in Wadhams; Mace Chasm Farm in Keeseville...
By Kate Fish, ANCA Executive Director “One day a group of villagers was working in the fields by a river. Suddenly someone noticed a baby floating downstream. A woman rushed out and rescued the baby, brought it to shore...
By NAJ WIKOFF , Lake Placid News Ninety-five percent of visitors to the Adirondacks are white; for one reason or another, people of color aren't coming here. Forty-five percent of New Yorkers are non-white, and a great number of them...
Local gifts make a difference This holiday season is the final one of the decade — a perfect time to reflect on the last ten years and express our gratitude for the people with whom we have shared memories and...
by BEN WESTCOTT For many people, building a more inclusive and diverse Adirondack Park seems like a challenge. For Nicole Hylton-Patterson, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative’s new director, it’s all a matter of perspective.
SARANAC LAKE — Despite it being part of her official title, Nicole Hylton-Patterson said she doesn’t often use the word “diversity” because it tends to represent just an abundance of different skin colors. She said true inclusion is more than...
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) recently wrapped up two clean energy programs designed to help municipalities reduce costs and increase energy efficiency for their communities.
