ALBANY — New York state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded ice anglers to put safety first when venturing out this season. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and ensure ice is ...

Forest rangers with the state Department of Environmental Conservation responded to a pair of calls in the Adirondacks over the past week, including a snowmobile crash in the central Adirondacks that required an airlift, and an ankle injury from a fall on a hiking trail in the southeastern ...

SARANAC LAKE — At least it’s consistent. December is on track to end no differently than how most of the month has played out here, weather-wise. Temperatures will be far below average with a fresh coating of snow as a clipper system pushes through the Tri-Lakes region. It’s ...

SARANAC LAKE — In January, the Adirondack Artists Guild will honor founding member Eleanor V. Sweeney, 1937-2025, with an exhibit of her innovative and often unconventional photography. Sweeney was an active member of the Guild since its establishment 1997 until shortly before her passing in ...

SARANAC LAKE — College or career? It’s a question that many high school students wrestle with as graduation looms. The Saranac Lake High School and North Country Community College take on the question a bit differently. The two educational institutions teamed up and were the ...

ALBANY — Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman is settling into his new role in the state capitol ahead of the legislative session, and on Monday was appointed to chair the Task Force on New York-Canada Relations, a working group meant to foster close social and economic relations. The task ...