Lake Placid resident Joe Martens returns to state post By James M. Odato Former Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens is the new head of the Olympic Regional Development Authority board. Gov. Kathy Hochul chose … [Read more...] about Hochul taps former DEC commissioner to lead Olympic authority board
Tupper Lake marina added to assets of wealthy investor
Stanley Rumbough now has multiple lakefront properties By James M. Odato A man acquiring properties around Tupper Lake has added a well-known marina and campground near the site of a failed major residential resort. SHR Ventures LLC, tied to … [Read more...] about Tupper Lake marina added to assets of wealthy investor
Word of Life Lodge center of a $21 million project
Developers plan family destination in Schroon Lake By James M. Odato The family vacation destination used by visitors to Schroon Lake over decades will be reopened after renovations as part of a $21 million project led by a Saratoga Springs … [Read more...] about Word of Life Lodge center of a $21 million project
Uphill skiers advocate for Whiteface changes
Public responds to changes proposed by Olympic authority By James M. Odato If uphill skiing enthusiasts had their way, multiple proposed changes for biking, alpine and hiking activities at Whiteface Mountain would include more … [Read more...] about Uphill skiers advocate for Whiteface changes
Avalanche suspected in Trap Dike climber’s death
State police investigation is ongoing By James M. Odato State Police are investigating whether a man found dead last week under 4 feet of snow on Mount Colden was involved in an avalanche at the notorious Trap Dike. After a three-day search … [Read more...] about Avalanche suspected in Trap Dike climber’s death
When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it
Patience, gear, experience rank high with professional ice divers By James M. OdatoThe wind whipped across Saratoga Lake, snuffing out John Sullivan’s cigarette. A quarter-mile from shore, he hovered over a hole in the 10-inch-thick ice. … [Read more...] about When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it