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Stuart Amoriell, a Lake Placid business owner and Democrat running for the NY-21 House seat, is fighting to secure his spot on the ballot for the June 23 primary election. There have been challenges made to his petitions, but he’s confident they will be resolved within a week. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports a minimum of 1,250 signatures are needed to get on the ballot for a major party line in a congressional primary race.

Earlier this month, the village board accepted a $119,107 smart growth grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to improve accessibility, safety, and overall usability at Lake Colby Beach and William Wallace Park. According to the Sun Community News, the community space is used year-round by locals and visitors alike. During the warmer months, it serves as a public village-owned beach, while in winter, it becomes a popular destination for ice-based recreational activities, especially ice fishing.

North Country Community College is inviting professionals, students, and community members to register for the 7th Annual North Country Cybersecurity Conference, a premier regional event focused on the latest trends, threats, and innovations in digital security. Co-sponsored by the college and the SUNY Plattsburgh Center for Cybersecurity and Technology, the conference will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Hotel Saranac, bringing together business leaders, cybersecurity experts, IT professionals, and educators from across the region for a full day of learning and networking. This year

The state Department of Environmental Conservation hosted a virtual public comment hearing Wednesday evening for a recently released consultant’s report it commissioned on visitor use management in the High Peaks. According to The Adirondack Daily Enterprise, the report — which is advisory and does not currently signify DEC adoption — recommends parking space caps to be used on a limited basis in order to reduce trail use on crowded days at Adirondack Loj Road and for Cascade Mountain. Most of those who spoke at Wednesday’s hearing were, in varying degrees, opposed to the report’s recommen

In Saranac Lake, Pendragon Theatre is almost ready to reopen at its new Woodruff Street location. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the nearly completed theater on Wednesday. In the days before that, the finishing touches were being made – including a seven-foot paper mâché, hand-painted dragon hovering over the lobby. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Pendragon’s former home on Brandy Brook Avenue, where it has been for four-and-a-half decades, is being turned into a second brewery location for Hex and Hop.

A State Supreme Court Justice heard arguments on Monday over whether the Adirondack Park Agency’s adjudicatory hearing for a proposed Howitzer artillery gun testing range in the town of Lewis should be scrapped.No ruling was issued, with the judge informing the parties that she would reach out if she wanted any additional information in advance of her ruling. It’s unclear when that will come. McGahay also declined to issue — at least as of press time Tuesday evening — any sort of stay that would pause the actual adjudicatory hearing in the meantime.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino in the Republican primary for the 21st Congressional District, backing Constantino over Assembly Member Robert Smullen. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports Constantino has embraced the MAGA movement, frequently wearing “Make America Great Again” hats at campaign appearances and erecting a massive “Vote for Trump” sign on top of a building at Sticker Mule headquarters in 2024.In an endorsement posted on Truth Social on Tuesday afternoon, Trump cited the sign in his message supporting Constantino.

The Lake Placid Police Department has partnered with the Town of North Elba to introduce a new American flag retirement drop box at the North Elba Town Hall, offering residents a respectful and convenient way to properly dispose of worn flags. According to the Sun Community News, the drop box, now available inside the North Elba Town Hall in Lake Placid, allows community members to retire faded, torn, or otherwise unserviceable American flags in accordance with established flag retirement protocols.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is still planning on repairing the Avalanche Pass trail this summer. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, DEC anticipates releasing its draft work plan for public review “in the coming weeks,” according to an agency spokesperson. The draft work plan would be posted on the Environmental Notice Bulletin, a webpage where the DEC publishes proposed projects and regulations for public review statewide.

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) has announced the release of the fourth annual Wild Words: Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology, a collection of original creative writing by teens from across the North Country. Contributors range from 13 to 19 years old, and have written across various genres, including poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. The public is invited to celebrate the publication with live readings from the young authors at two upcoming events. The Saranac Lake launch is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Harrietstown Town Hall, 39 Main Street.

The Tupper Lake Village Board trimmed its draft budget, and is now eyeing a lower tax rate increase than earlier. The Press Republican reports the village rolled out a tentative budget on March 30, which officials said at the time was the highwater mark, comprising a “worst case scenario” of maximum cost increases and department requests. As it does each budget season, the plan was to cut down from there. It appears that’s just what the village did. Mayor Mary Fontana said that the budget’s latest version carries a tax rate of $16.60 per $1,000 of assessed property value, an increase of $

The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Friday announced the opening of its online parking reservation system at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) set of trailheads. According to the Adirondack Daily Enterprise, that has been the case since 2021. Reservations are free and can be made at hikeamr.org, with users able to make an account to manage their reservations. The website also contains a list of frequently-asked questions and answers.

The Wild Center will host an immersive educator professional development experience, American Revolution: Haudenosaunee Perseverance, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Developed by Native Knowledge 360°—the education initiative of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—this full-day workshop will provide educators with an in-depth look at a standards-aligned, classroom-ready resource designed for middle school students, exploring Indigenous perspectives on the American Revolution.

Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Adirondack) joined legislators in submitting comments to the New York Public Service Commission highlighting the growing implementation crisis with the Clean Energy Standard (CES) and the aggressive targets set by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Sun Community News reports the letter warns that the CLCPA’s mandates, which include 70 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and a zero-emission grid by 2040, are proving increasingly difficult to achieve in practice.

A coalition of environmental organizations has formally requested the New York State Adirondack Park Agency (APA) to develop new Policy and Guidance to measure and better protect remoteness in the Adirondack Park. Sun Community News reports The Adirondack Council, Adirondack Wild, Adirondack Wilderness Advocates and the Rewilding Institute submitted a detailed proposal to the APA and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for measuring remoteness.

Over 300 acres of land in the Adirondacks have been permanently preserved thanks to a generous contribution from Phyllis and Martin Korn.The Adirondack Land Trust announced that the couple's gift will ensure 321 acres in Schroon, Essex County, are conserved for the future. This donation consists of two portions: 177 acres designated as Beech Hill and 144 acres known as the Townsend Road property. The couple granted conservation easements on their land, allowing them to maintain control while establishing specific restrictions on its use, including a ban on development.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced up to $150 million in supplemental funding is now available to support the installation of energy-efficient heat pump systems in small residential buildings across New York State. According to Sun Community News, the funding, administered through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Green Small Buildings Program, will help expand access to clean heating and cooling technologies while reducing emissions and improving affordability for homeowners and renters.

Paul Smith's College has announced that David Kanietakeron Fadden, a respected Akwesasne Mohawk artist, storyteller, and Director of the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center, will deliver the College's 2026 commencement address. Sun Community News reports Fadden's selection reflects the College's ongoing commitment to fostering education grounded in environmental stewardship, cultural understanding, and community responsibility. A nationally recognized voice in Indigenous arts and education, Fadden brings decades of experience preserving and sharing Indigenous history, values, and traditions.

A Lake Placid man was arrested after he allegedly broke into and stole from a local business. Lake Placid Village Police said David M. Preston, 52, was arrested April 6 after a warrant was issued for his arrest relating to his alleged burglary and theft of money from inside the store. Preston was arraigned in Village Court and remanded to Essex County Jail on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 secured bond. He will reappear in court at a later date to face the allegations.

Fans of luge and home maintenance projects have a chance to win a Massey Ferguson GC1725 tractor with a loader and backhoe. USA Luge is raffling off 500 chances to win the compact tractor, with the proceeds benefitting its athletes and programs. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the tractor is being donated by Eklund Farm Machinery, one of the largest Massey Ferguson dealers in the Northeast. Both companies are sponsors of USA Luge.