by David Escobar (Report For America corps reporter) The morning of June 29, 2022, two Saranac Lake police officers pulled their vehicle into a Stewart’s Shops parking lot. The call turned out to be fatal. The suspect, 33-year-old Saranac Lake resident Joshua...
North Country organizations strategize to strengthen North Country food system by Grace McIntyre LAKE PLACID — The doors to the meeting room at Heaven Hill Farm were cracked open, and the breeze and sunshine beckoned people outside. Representatives from a...
TUPPER LAKE — Electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy enthusiasts are invited to the Watts & Wheels, a free community event set for Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Wild Center. Third Act Upstate NY, The Wild Center and the North...
JAY — The towns of Jay and Keene will be hosting a second annual Sustainability and Energy Fair next Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jay Village Green and the Amos & Julia Ward Theater....
Following National Farmers’ Market Week, celebrated during the first full week of August every year, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $1.12 million has been awarded to 25 farmers’ market organizations across the state through Round 3 of the...
As interest in agroforestry grows in Northern New York, funding sources decrease By Mike Lynch On a cool May morning, a few dozen Katahdin sheep rumbled through open gates into pasture lined by rows of pawpaw and hybrid chestnut trees...
Natural soap company with roots in the Adirondacks grows into national business By Holly Riddle In 1979, when she was 21, Sandy Maine launched a home-based, handmade, herbal soaps company, originally just for an income stream during the winter months,...
Local program supports households and businesses navigating the complex world of grants to reduce heating costs and environmental impact By Mike Lynch As the director of the North Country Clean Energy Hub, Erin Griffin leads a team that works with residences...
Saturday announcement comes after a morning stop at High Peak Farmers’ Market and a local forum Friday LAKE PLACID | While visiting the area Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $6 million State investment to replace the Long Building at...
Lauren Richard, Audrey Schwartzberg also take on leadership roles at the regional nonprofit Saranac Lake, NY — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has announced the appointment of Zach Hobbs as the regional economic development nonprofit’s first deputy director. Tasked with...
Tour ends at Camp Dudley for a local-food lunch WESTPORT | The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and Bike Adirondacks (BikeADK) have announced the route and farm stops for this year’s Bike the Barns — a half-day bicycle tour that...
Meet 4 people working to diversify the outdoors experience By David Escobar Only 10% of residents and visitors in the Adirondacks are people of color, despite comprising around 40% of the state’s population. This disparity reflects a broader, national story...
by David Escobar (Report For America corps reporter) , in Vermontville, NY May 20, 2025 — On a stormy spring afternoon, more than 60 people gathered at Kate Mountain Recreation Park in the hamlet of Vermontville to celebrate the renaming of a...
Part of Northern New York Audubon (NNYA) Great Adirondack Birding Celebration LAKE PLACID | In honor of the 6th annual Black Birders Week, bird lovers from across northern New York are invited to celebrate the beauty of birds, nature and...
LAKE PLACID — The town of North Elba and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism distributed $286,000 from the Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund to 15 local organizations and projects at an informal ceremony during Tuesday’s board meeting. The LEAF...
Wildlife monitoring, parkwide planning identified as critical steps By Zachary Matson A trio of speakers shared insight into solar development both within the Blue Line and across the state, highlighting the need to balance a thirst for renewable energy with...
$4 million award will support Next Move NY Vocational Training and Job Readiness Facility at Jefferson Community College $600,000 Award to Advocate Drum will support Next Move NY Live, Love, Stay Program Empire State Development today announced $4 million to...
Adirondack town reduces carbon footprint with energy efficient upgrades, achieves bronze status in Climate Smart Communities program By Mike Lynch The town of Jay has earned a bronze designation through the Climate Smart Communities program to join a handful of Adirondack communities...
State grant boosts community’s ability to expand EV infrastructure By Mike Lynch Saranac Lake will be bolstering its green infrastructure in the coming years with the addition of 30 electric vehicle charging ports. The village was one of eight North...
With $482K EV grant from state, village set to vastly expand charging at public parking lots SARANAC LAKE — The village is getting a $482,164 grant from the state to install 30 Level 2 electric vehicle charging ports in municipal...
