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The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) are reminding drivers to be aware that there will be more motorcyclists sharing the road with them than ever before. Sun Community News reports between 2020 and 2025, motorcycle crashes in New York increased significantly - by 31 percent - according to data from the Institute from Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR), and riding at high speeds continues to be the No. 1 contributing factor. An overwhelming majority – 92 percent – involve male riders

The Adirondack Health Foundation has received a $15,000 grant from The IRONMAN Foundation to participate in the 2026 Swim Ready Powered by The IRONMAN Foundation program, an initiative designed to promote swim safety, confidence, and water readiness among children in IRONMAN race communities. The Swim Ready program focuses on creating safer, more confident swimmers while fostering a lifelong love of sport. The program provides essential resources, support, and education to promote safer aquatic activities for children. As part of the 2026 program, Lake Placid is one of several selected IRONM

The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake is opening its 2026 season with a lineup of interactive workshops, artisan-led programs and cultural experiences designed to connect visitors directly with the Adirondacks. Opening this Friday, May 22, ADKX’s new season includes workshops ranging from natural bug repellent making and traditional black ash basket weaving to archaeology field experiences. With more than 20 buildings across 121 acres, ADKX continues to evolve beyond the traditional museum experience through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration and opportunities to engage directly with Adirondack

Saranac Lake Village Manager Bachana Tsiklauri will be leaving the village government next month to study international diplomatic relations in Estonia with a focus on military conflict resolution. He told the board of his coming departure in March, knowing that the position is loaded with a lot of work and wanting to give the village enough time to find a replacement.

The state Senate has once again passed a resolution that would allow the state to sell the site of the former Camp Gabriels state prison in the Adirondack Park, but as this year’s legislative session comes to a close, it’s not clear if the legislation will get the vote in the Assembly that it needs to move forward. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports for years, the region’s state Senator and Assemblyman have carried legislation that seeks to amend the state Constitution’s rules around the Adirondack State Park. It would allow the state to sell the Camp Gabriels property to a developer wh

At Monday’s Tupper Lake Town Board meeting, Councilman Adam Boudreau raised concerns about the town’s decreasing reserves, stating that it’s lost roughly half its value in five years. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the fund balance is essentially reserve money, built up when the town has a budget surplus in a given year, and withdrawn when it needs to patch the gaps. Aside from filling the general budget when needed, it’s a way for the towns to front larger swaths — and in some cases, the entirety of — major expenses, such as a new vehicle, to bypass or minimize financing.

The Saranac Lake village board is seeking public comment on a proposal to rename “Riverfront Park” on Lake Flower to “Paddler’s Park.” The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Riverside and Riverfront parks often get confused in Saranac Lake.Riverside Park is the one with the bandshell and the teddy bear sculptures on the corner of Main Street. Riverfront Park, 600 feet away, is the flat shoreline next to the state boat launch at the corner of Church Street. On Monday, the village board discussed the idea.

AdkAction is continuing to expand efforts to reduce road salt pollution through its Clean Water Safe Roads Network. Sun Community News reports over the past winter season, AdkAction distributed more than $160,000 in salt reduction and monitoring equipment to municipal highway departments and private contractors across the New York side of the Champlain Basin. As communities prepare for future winter seasons, these investments are helping accelerate the use of proven practices that protect water quality while maintaining safe roads.

The long-awaited 70-unit Saranac Lofts apartment complex in the village downtown is nearing completion of its main building, and construction of the project’s smaller building is set to start next week. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, The Loft, the 69-unit, four-story building between Broadway and the Adirondack Rail Trail, is set to be completed by “roughly” the end of June.

Adirondack Health has successfully completed a clinical trial evaluating the use of Journavx in 100 hip and knee replacement patients. According to the Sun Community News, the goal of the trial was to offer joint replacement patients strong recovery progress without the lingering side effects commonly associated with traditional narcotic pain medications. At a time when surgery remains a leading gateway to opioid exposure for millions of Americans each year, this work represents a significant step forward in addressing the opioid crisis.

The Lake Placid July 4th Organizing Committee is inviting community members to take part in the annual Independence Day celebration, which features a parade down Main Street. Organizers are calling on the community to help make this year’s event the most vibrant yet, with all encouraged to participate. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 5 p.m.Businesses, civic groups, school groups, neighborhood crews, clubs (official or unofficial), and individuals of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun, whether by entering a float, marching, dancing, rolling, or walking in th

Six Saranac Lake high school students were honored by the school board on Wednesday for their efforts lobbying on the district’s behalf to legislators in Albany in February. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the students attended the New York State School Boards Association’s lobby day at the state capital, meeting with state Sen. Dan Stec and Assemblyman Michael Cashman to request compromises to the state’s electric bus mandate and reform to the state’s foundation aid funding formula for school districts.

A record number of boats participated in the ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race in Saranac Lake on Saturday, marking the unofficial kickoff of the Adirondack paddling race season. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the event drew 119 boats and 226 paddlers, surpassing 2025’s tally of 110 boats. It also marked the first in-person gathering of the year for the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced investments to implement watershed improvements and build new partnerships targeting Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) that have surpassed $400 million over her tenure, including a new $2.5 million research grant program now available. Sun Community News reports the funding milestone complements a comprehensive approach to addressing one of the most challenging water quality issues facing communities across the state, leading to the creation of the State’s new HAB Roadmap to inform short- and long-term HAB management efforts throughout New York, and the new research f

The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced a suite of policy changes on Friday aimed at strengthening the safety of its forest rangers, assistant forest rangers (AFRs) and other backcountry first responders when they are out in the field. According to the Adirondack Daily Enteprise, these come on the heels of last June’s backcountry death of AFR Brendan Jackson, who was recovered in his tent at Duck Hole, a campsite between the remote Seward and Santanoni mountain ranges, and more than 6 miles from the nearest trailhead.

Beginning May 17, a massive blank wall on the south side of the Ausable Theater will be transformed with a mural painted by “Miss Teal,” Oregon-based muralist Erika Rosendale (@erika.rosendale). Sun Community News reports the community is welcome to witness the making of the “Water Wonder” mural throughout the process. The Ausable Theater is located on Main Street in Au Sable Forks at 12432 Rte 9N.

The Long Building at the North Elba Showgrounds is nearing completion.The building should be sufficiently complete to be occupied by June 15, according to Town of North Elba Supervisor Richard Preston, just in time for the start of the 57th annual Lake Placid Horse Show on June 23. According to the Sun Community News, a central facility used for spectator services, catering, and event operations during the Lake Placid Horse Show and I Love New York Horse Show, the Long Building serves multiple functions beyond those, as it hosts community events and provides essential infrastructure for other

One year after the federal government began requiring REAL IDs for domestic flights, more than half of eligible New Yorkers have obtained one. According to the Sun Community News, May 7 marks one year since REAL ID-compliant documents were required to fly within the United States. More than 8.6 million New Yorkers now have theirs, including 4.6 million Enhanced licenses and almost 4 million REAL ID driver licenses. “New Yorkers are ahead of the curve in getting their REAL ID so they are ready to fly this summer,” said Acting DMV Commissioner Christian Jackstadt.

Beneath the open skies of the Adirondacks, Paul Smith's College marked a milestone for its newest class of graduates as over 160 students participated in the College's 79th Annual Commencement. Sun Community News reports President Daniel Kelting opened the ceremony with a welcome address to the students and their families. His remarks set a tone of confidence and possibility, reinforcing the values that define a Paul Smith's College education.

The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is inviting local, Adirondack-based businesses to join its online marketplace, currently in development. Retailers and artisans located in Essex County, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Hamilton County are encouraged to take part. The marketplace is being designed and developed by the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism to connect shoppers with products from retailers throughout the region, expanding sellers’ reach outside the area, while supporting local commerce. It will support a wide range of vendors, including retail, local artisans, and