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15 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Lake Placid, New York

A visitor walking along Main Street in Lake Placid sees reminders of the Olympics almost everywhere. There are displays recalling the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games, buildings associated with the athletes who competed here, and the speed skating oval beside the high school. With Mirror Lake just below the shops and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the village, it is easy to understand why generations of competitors have been drawn to this part of Essex County.

Lake Placid, NY · 1d
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History of Fort Edward tavern that caught fire

While the owner of McCrea's Tavern works on the next steps after a fire tore through their building, community members have been reflecting on the significance and the unique history of this building.

Fort Edward, NY · 4d

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Rail crossing reconstruction to shut down portion of State Route 149 in Fort Ann

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) on Wednesday announced the upcoming temporary closure of State Route 149 between State Route 41 and the Empire State Trail.

Fort Ann, NY · 4d

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Washington County bridge closures re-route residents

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two Washington County bridges have closed in the past two days, forcing residents to find new ways to get around the area. Sue Clary is the Salem Town Supervisor, where the Eagleville Covered Bridge is closed until further notice. Clary said the bridge has a special meaning to those in the […]

Washington County, NY · 3d

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This Upstate New York City Runs America’s Oldest Horse Track And Keeps Landing On Best Small City Lists

Some Upstate towns are famous for one thing. This one somehow juggles thoroughbreds, mineral springs, vintage race cars and a landmark concert stage, all inside one small city north of Albany. It keeps showing up on best small city lists, and it is easy to see why once you start...

Saratoga Springs, NY · 1d

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Lake George businesses to welcome inaugural SantaCon to town

A festive gathering of the Santas is coming to town to support a good cause. The inaugural Lake George SantaCon will take place on Saturday, December 5.

Lake George, NY · 2d

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South Glens Falls Adopts Law for Water Meter Holdouts

South Glens Falls has adopted a local law addressing properties without the village's new water meters. Village officials have spent years addressing meter holdouts. According to The Post-Star, some property owners have not installed the new meters. The New Law Addresses Meter Violations. The newly adopted law addresses penalties for...

South Glens Falls, NY · 1d

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Premiums climb, options dwindle in Adirondacks as NY rolls back health plan

Changes to the Essential Plan leave 16,000 residents in the North Country without coverage, raising alarms among rural healthcare providers.

New York · 5h

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New Adelphi 'annex' hotel planned for downtown Saratoga Springs

The hotel, proposed for 58 Washington St., would consist of 90 rooms across six stories, in addition to a restaurant and underground parking garage.

Saratoga Springs, NY · 3d

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North Country to be part of nation’s largest Thanksgiving food distribution

The Regional Food Bank annouced the nation’s largest single-day mass Thanksgiving distribution in the country, powered by the collaboration of local officials, food industry partners and community support. The Regional Food Bank serves 23 counties from the lower Hudson Valley to the Canadian border. Across this service area, more than 351,000 or 12% of individuals are food insecure with the highest rate in Franklin County at 15.1%.

Franklin County, NY · 2d

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Duty Calls: Retired Army general earns Veteran of Year Award

Brig. Gen. Barry Hartman of Clifton Park was honored in Saratoga Springs for military service, leadership and dedication to preserving military history.

New York · 5h

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Mary Lou Whitney's Cady Hill Estate Faces 39-Lot Split in Saratoga Springs

The Saratoga Springs City Planning Board has gotten its first look at plans to carve up Cady Hill, the storied estate once home to Mary Lou Whitney, into 39 residential lots — a proposal that would leave her 1851 mansion standing but reshape much of the land around it. The board reviewed a preliminary sketch plan for residential development on the 120-acre property, with developer DBT Ventures seeking to build single-family homes on the southeast portion while preserving dozens of acres elsewhere on the estate.

Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

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Lake George CSD ahead of the curve with state's new vision for education

Lake George Central School District's has long been implementing the educational modules of what New York State has recently defined as its "Portrait of a Graduate." — LAKE GEORGE | As New York State reshapes what it means to graduate from high school, Lake George Central School District is already providing many of the opportunities at the center of the state’s new vision for education.

Lake George, NY · 2d

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Saratoga Springs budget woes could lead to firefighter layoffs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — Eight firefighter jobs could be on the line to help Saratoga Springs make up a budget shortfall. The Spa City becomes the latest Capital Region municipality to grapple with budgets running in the red. JoAnne Kiernan, finance commissioner for the city, said homeowners will...

Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

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Plattsburgh YMCA to host ceremonial groundbreaking

PLATTSBURGH | After nearly eight years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Plattsburgh YMCA will officially break ground Thursday, Nov. 12, at its future home on New York Road. The milestone marks the next chapter for the organization that is committed to creating a modern, accessible facility to serve children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the North Country.

Plattsburgh, NY · 3d

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Plattsburgh YMCA Plans Groundbreaking for New Home

The Plattsburgh YMCA will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking November twelfth at its future home on New York Road. The project will transform the former CVPH Wellness Center into a facility with expanded swimming, fitness, recreation and youth programs. More than twelve million dollars has been raised, including four and a half million in state funding for pool renovations. After nearly eight years of planning and fundraising, work on the building is scheduled to begin in January.

Plattsburgh, NY · 3d

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South Burlington pet store closing permanently

The Pet Advantage on Dorset Street in South Burlington announced Friday that they will close for good this winter.

South Burlington, VT · 2d

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Sheriff-elect Davison looks forward to new post

PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County Sheriff-elect Brent Davison invited questions at a press conference Thursday, two days after winning the office in local elections. Earning 55.08 percent of the vote, he bested longtime Sheriff Dave Favro with 44.76 percent. Favro has held the county position through six terms for 24 years.

Clinton County, NY · 3d

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Food distribution hub to open in Malone

Last year, the Regional Food Bank says it distributed nearly 4 million meals across the North Country.

Malone, NY · 3d