To the editor:

Two recent milestones in public safety are a direct result of New York state’s 45th District Sen. Betty Little’s tireless efforts. I write to acknowledge those efforts and express appreciation for her leadership.

Last month, every building department in the great state of New York received a complete set of the updated building codes. Sen. Little is the primary reason this happened.

Sen. Little has a public safety vision that originates from her absolute highest regard and concern for “her” constituents. The senator’s support has insured that every municipality has the tools to achieve a greater level of building and fire safety. Sen. Little has always worked tirelessly to insure building fire and emergency responders are provided for and protected.

In fact, her record will show she has done MORE that ANYONE to promote uniform building and fire safety standards.

Her other recent, great accomplishment is a new law that includes CO (carbon monoxide) detectors in commercial buildings.

In the past, she would ask, “How is it that people are not protected at work? That can’t be right.”

Her tenacity pushed forth legislation to protect all workers. The new law guarantees that from now on all workers will be warned of CO danger and safe from that harm while at work.

In short, this senator’s life work and her wisdom will save people’s lives.

There is no higher level of service.

This is a public servant that puts public safety first! The honorable senator has not asked for, nor has she been given any public credit for these enormous contributions to safer communities.

Therefore, now please be aware how much Sen. Little has done on your behalf.

Thank you, Sen. Little. I am proud to live “safely” in your district.

James E. Morganson

Town of North Elba, village of Lake Placid code enforcement officer

President of the Northern Adirondack Code Enforcement Officials Conference

Lake Placid

Two good options for Assembly

To the editor:

With the announced retirement of Janet Duprey, who has done an excellent job of representing our district over the years, we in this region will be feeling the loss of her services in Albany. I was heartened to learn, however, of the two candidates who have stepped forward to fill her shoes.

I have had the pleasure of serving as the area governor for Rotary International in the Northeast New York area for the last two years. In that position, I represent clubs in Clinton and northern Franklin counties. In that capacity, I have had the opportunity to interact with Billy Jones, who is a member of the Chateaugay Rotary, and with Kevin Mulverhill, who is finishing his term as president of the Malone Rotary. I have the utmost respect for both of these gentlemen and feel that either one of them would do a great job in representing the needs of the Assembly district in Albany.

Rotarians believe in the Four-Way Test: “Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it promote goodwill and better friendships? And will it be beneficial to all concerned?” I, for one, would like to see this attitude represent our district. With either of these gentlemen, you can be confident that this is the attitude that will be brought to Albany to represent our interests.

Frankly, I am torn over which one I will be voting for, and for good reasons. Whichever one you choose, you can be confident that the legacy of Janet Duprey will be carried on in the representation for our district.

Thomas J. LaBombard

Keeseville

Young people stepping it up

To the editor:

As the community foundation of the Adirondack region, we spend a lot of time in the community. Lately, we’ve noticed a promising trend: More and more young people are visiting the Tri-Lakes, and some of them are starting to move here to open up businesses or join the workforce. Sure, it’s anecdotal – but sometimes you have to trust what you’re seeing.

We commend the Tri-Lakes Young Professionals for convening the young people who’ve decided to make the Adirondacks their home, and for building a network that keeps growing by the day.

On May 12, Adirondack Foundation teamed with TLYP to host a mixer at Heaven Hill Farm. With our special guest, Lansie Sylvia of “Here’s My Chance,” we explored how young people can give back and get involved. We look forward to working with TLYP and the Adirondack Nonprofit Network to promote ways for our young residents across the Adirondacks to stay engaged with their communities.

Special thanks to TLYP’s board for helping organize the mixer: Ashley Andrews, Sarah Wheeler, James Maswick, Kerry Blinn, Betsy Baxter, Jess Collier, Jeff Farrell and Stephanie Gysel. Thanks also to Chris and Catherine Ericson of the Lake Placid Pub & Brewery for donating beer for the evening, and to the Uihlein Foundation for providing a beautiful space.

We encourage you to stay connected to TLYP by following them on Facebook. To learn how Adirondack Foundation and the Adirondack Nonprofit Network are working to foster the next generation of nonprofit leadership, visit www.adirondackfoundation.org or call 518-523-9904.

Sincerely,

Cali Brooks

Chris Morris

Adirondack Foundation

Lake Placid