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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 · 6d
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Black Bear Restaurant under new ownership

Dave Sweeney and Amy Quant of Sweeney's Irish Pub are the new owners of the Black Bear. — POTTERSVILLE| A beloved local eatery off of Exit 26 on the Northway that has stood the test of time has finally changed hands, and as luck would have it, the new owners already know a thing or two about running a successful restaurant. Dave Sweeney and Amy Quant are now the proprietors of the Black Bear and will be bringing their expertise to the table.

Pottersville, NY · 3d
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Adirondacks, Greens will add up more snow this weekend

Vermont · 13h

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NYDOT announces nearly $5M for Essex, Clinton county roads

PLATTSBURGH | With incoming nor'easter weather due before Thanksgiving, New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez stood in front of two of the state's big plow trucks in Plattsburgh and announced funds for Harsh Winter Paving. The North Country DOT Region 7 manages over 3,000 lane miles of state roads in some of the most rural regions of New York. State road rebuilding projects will invest $2 million in Clinton County and $2.6 million in Essex County.

Clinton County, NY · 2d
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Skiing History: New York State’s First Rope Tow

The family enjoyed outdoor activities of all kinds, including winter sports. Several of Rose and her husband Peter Schaefer’s would become important Adirondack figures. Their oldest, Vince Schaefer became an atmospheric scientist at General Electric; Paul Schaefer became a noted Adirondack preservationist (his home in Niskayuna is now Union College’s Kelly Adirondack Center and Adirondack Research Library); and Carl Schaefer helped create New York State’s first rope tow ski lift.

New York · 15h

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Lake George man to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

A Capital Region-native will be looking to buy a vowel this week.

Lake George, NY · 4d

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Plans for Ti's 17th North Country Christmas Celebration finalized

Ticonderoga will embrace the holiday spirit wholeheartedly during its 17th Annual North Country Christmas Celebration, which will run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 6. — TICONDEROGA | The 17th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas Celebration will take place on Saturday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 6. The holiday celebration brings together local businesses, organizations, and community members for a wonderful lineup of holiday activities, shopping opportunities, special events, and festive traditions taking place throughout the Ticonderoga Area.

Ticonderoga, NY · 12h

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The Adirondack Italian Restaurant In New York Where The Same Family Has Rolled Braciole Since 1954

Lake George changes a little every summer, with new signs, new shops, and new crowds along the main drag. One dining room on the quieter end of the strip has stayed stubbornly the same since 1954. It is family-run, it still sends out hot Italian bread before dinner, and regulars...

Lake George, NY · 1d

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Rain Changing to Snow Thursday Night

This evening remains dry as temperatures slowly fall into the 40s. Scattered showers develop as low pressure works in from the west, turning more widespread during the daytime Thursday. Later in the day, colder air enables the rain to transition over to wet snow, starting in the hilltops in the...

Adirondack Mountains, NY · 2d

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Fort William Henry’s 1950s Ox Team

The June 24, 1954 minutes of Fort William Henry Corporation’s Board of Directors lists a “team of oxen purchased for advertising purposes.” The cost was $400. The acquisition of the two bovines were used to illustrate the life-ways at the historic fortress from 1755 to 1757. In...

Lake George, NY · 4d

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Gore, Whiteface and Belleayre Join the Indy Pass Allied Program

JACKSON, N.H. — The Indy Pass has expanded its 2026/27 lineup, adding 18 new ski areas including six from New York. The three alpine ski areas run by NY’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) have been added to the Indy Pass Allied Program, which gives passholders a 25% discount on up to two lift tickets at each ski area.

New York · 1d

Country Herald

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Adirondacks Snow Alert: Up to 5 Inches by Friday Nov 13

Winter Weather Advisory covers parts of Vermont and New York as wet snow threatens travel.

Lake Placid, NY · 2d

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Moriah's NY Forward grant seeks public input

Which projects to be submitted for consideration to the State will have the most transformative effect on downtown Port Henry? — MORIAH| What projects would make the biggest difference on Moriah’s Historic Main Street? The Town of Moriah Local Planning Committee (LPC) is inviting residents, business owners, and other community members to share their opinions through a new online survey.

Moriah, NY · 2d

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Momentum Builds at Franklin County Land Bank

That’s certainly good news for the prospective homeowners, whose decent jobs have not provided enough income to pay for a typical Adirondack starter home. But it is also good news for the Adirondacks. Run-down properties that are restored to health boost property values of neighboring homes, pay taxes, make the community more attractive and discourage vandalism and crime.

Franklin County, NY · 12h

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Adirondack employers and businesses join forces to address rural child care

Employers and the greater Adirondack community came together on Thursday, Oct. 29 to launch a five-county business coalition aimed at addressing how families can’t find child care and how providers face an unsustainable business model. The event, “Child Care Is Everyone’s Business: Building a Stronger Adirondack Region,” brought together...

Warren County, NY · 14h

Country Herald

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Adirondacks, Vermont Snow Advisory: Up to 5 Inches by Friday Nov 13

Up to 5 inches of wet snow could create slippery roads across the Adirondacks and Vermont mountains.

Vermont · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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Howard Johnson’s Once Ran More Than 1,000 Restaurants, and Its Orange Roofs Are Now Gone

Howard Johnson's was once the largest U.S. restaurant chain, with more than 1,000 orange-roofed locations. The last restaurant, in Lake George, closed in 2022. The post Howard Johnson’s Once Ran More Than 1,000 Restaurants, and Its Orange Roofs Are Now Gone appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Lake George, NY · 1d

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Warrensburg Vol. Fire Dept. to host annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22

WARRENSBURG | The Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Department will once again host a treasured community tradition: the annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner. For well over 20 years, thousands have enjoyed a free home-cooked traditional Thanksgiving dinner prepared by firefighters and their family members, which in the past has included roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy, winter squash, peas, cranberry sauce and dessert.

Warrensburg, NY · 1d