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Saranc Lake Man Accused Of Forging Medical Documents
A Saranac Lake man is accused of forging medical documents to get out of work.State police charged Joseph Kunath, 41, with criminal impersonation and forgery on Sunday.Troopers said they received a complaint on June 28 about medical paperwork that Kunath submitted to his employer, Grand Union, in Saranac Lake. According to the Sun Community News, police said their investigation determined that Kunath forged medical notes and signatures purporting to be from medical professionals at Adirondack Medical Center.
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Adironack Health Offers Resources During National Make-A-Will Month
August is officially recognized as National Make-A-Will Month, an annual observance dedicated to encouraging individuals and families to create or update their estate plans. To support the community during this campaign, the Adirondack Health Foundation is prompting residents to initiate conversations about long-term planning with their families, attorneys, and financial advisors. As a practical resource, the Foundation is offering a complimentary educational guide covering the basics of planned giving, helping community members ensure their personal wishes are honored and their loved ones are
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NY AG Looking To Curb Robocalls For Residents
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its “Know Your Customer” (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal robocalls. KYC rules require phone companies to know who is making calls through their networks and what kinds of business their customers are conducting. Phone companies use this information to terminate callers who use their networks to make unlawful calls.
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Report: APA Conducting Probe Into Defense Company Seeking Howitzer Testing
The Adirondack Park Agency is actively conducting an enforcement investigation into a private defense company seeking a permit to test-fire large howitzer cannons in Essex County. An agency attorney's public letter revealed the probe follows an environmental complaint filed by Protect the Adirondacks regarding an unauthorized September military exercise at a former Atlas F missile silo. The compliance dispute centers around potential regulatory violations committed by Michael Hopmeier and his firm, Unconventional Concepts, Inc.
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Rail Trail Visitors Survey
The Adirondack Rail Trail Association has launched its first comprehensive survey of visitors traveling the 34-mile path between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake. Funded by the Franklin County Office of Economic Development and Tourism, the year-long study aims to measure trail usage and assess its broader economic impact on the region. Over the next year, surveyors will collect data from visitors regarding their travel patterns, spending habits, activities, and top priorities for future amenities. Local communities, tourism officials, and trail managers plan to analyze the findings to guide region