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NY dems advance bill to move state primary date

New York news

ALBANY — State Senate Democrats have made it a tradition to pass election-related bills on their first work day of each year, and this year that tradition included an effort to get New York more attention in presidential races. On Monday, as lawmakers started their first full week back in ...

Grand marshal reception, royalty dinner is Feb. 10

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Committee invites the public to the Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Hotel Saranac.The Carnival Committee has chosen Josh Dann as its 2026 Grand Marshall for the Gala Parade on Saturday, Feb. 14. Dann is a ...

Saranac Lake High School class of ‘86 announces reunion

Local News

SARANAC LAKE — The 40th class reunion for the Saranac Lake high School Class of 1986 will be held on July 10 and 11. There will be an informal gathering Friday, July 10, location to be determined. Dinner, dancing and reminiscing will be held at the Elk’s Club on Saturday evening, July ...

Whole Milk for Healthy Students Act passes senate

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Sen. Chuck Schumer announced Senate passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan amendment that allows unflavored and flavored whole and reduced-fat milk to be offered in school cafeterias. “Milk is an essential part of our students’ school lunches, and the lifeblood of ...

DEC sets dates for licensed guide exams

New York news

ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced upcoming dates for the New York state licensed guide exam. Licensed guides offer services for hire, including directing, instructing, or aiding another individual in camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, ...

Catskills Fire Tower Challenge adds 2 towers

New York news

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational opportunities in the Catskill Park. Launched in 2019, the Challenge has drawn participants ...