In Saranac Lake and around the Adirondacks, rise of short-term rentals mean fewer choices for residents By Mike De Socio Open up the popular house-hunting site Zillow and search for rentals in Saranac Lake. You might, as I did on a recent … [Read more...] about Shut out: Adirondack communities face shortage of affordable rentals
‘Everyone is just in scramble mode’
When Alexis Subra moved to the Adirondacks for a new job at the onset of the pandemic, it took her 10 months to find an apartment. “It was just a race to get up here, especially in the high peaks region,” Subra said. “It was a nightmare … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone is just in scramble mode’
‘It’s caused the rental crisis to skyrocket’
Jessica Brothers first came to Saranac Lake about 15 years ago, first for the Winter Carnival, then college, and then she never left. “When I first moved here … you could find a decent place for $600-700 a month, and it would be pet-friendly and … [Read more...] about ‘It’s caused the rental crisis to skyrocket’
‘A snowball of moving once a year’
Rebecca Ciraulo relocated to Saranac Lake from Troy a decade ago, brought by a nonprofit preschool teaching job. “I don't make any money, but really, really wanted to work there,” Ciraulo said. Her partner, a painting contractor, also … [Read more...] about ‘A snowball of moving once a year’
Retiring school mascots
Adirondack districts move away from Native American team names By Mike De Socio If there’s one town in the Adirondacks where a sports team called “The Indians” might not be a stretch, it’s Indian Lake. It’s in the name, after all. But David … [Read more...] about Retiring school mascots
Huttopia opens Adirondack campground for Memorial Day bookings
By Mike De Socio A new “glamping” retreat in Lake Luzerne is getting ready to open, and now taking reservations starting Memorial Day weekend. The fancy camping concept, called Huttopia, will offer 79 wood-frame and canvas tents that are hooked … [Read more...] about Huttopia opens Adirondack campground for Memorial Day bookings