The Saranac Lake Village Board this week signed on to a letter asking the state Department of Transportation to address three potential problem areas along the Adirondack Rail Trail which, if unaddressed, could pose significant pedestrian safety issues. The village and its Parks and Trails ...

Lake Placid’s Helping Hands Thrift Shop closed its doors on George and Bliss Lane last month after 31 years of service to the community. This is a significant loss. Thrift stores play a crucial role in our communities, particularly in villages such as Lake Placid, where the cost of living ...

This week’s Straw Poll: Do you support New York's bid for Lake Placid to host sliding competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympics? --- This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of Internet users who have chosen to participate.

Former Saranac Lake resident and U.S. luger Chris Mazdzer announced this week that following this weekend’s FIL World Cup in Lake Placid, he’ll be retiring from the sport. Mazdzer, 35, has been an inspiration to Tri-Lakes residents throughout his career. That image of Mazdzer securing a ...

The Harrietstown Town Council is now dealing with the fallout of its decision to cut a proposed $20,000 pay raise for Supervisor Jordanna Mallach from its 2024 budget. No matter where lawmakers choose to place blame, this fallout could’ve been avoided if the council had taken more time to lay ...

North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik on Friday voted to keep her Republican colleague, Rep. George Santos, in Congress. Ultimately, he was ousted anyway, but to say this was a massive misfire on Stefanik’s part would be an understatement. To even the most casual observer of politics, it’s ...