By PHIL BROWN The state of New York is restarting the regulatory process necessary to create a 34-mile rail trail between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake, and the public has until Aug. 12 to weigh in on the issues that should be considered in assessing … [Read more...] about State takes comments on Tupper Lake-Lake Placid rail trail
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Ironman Lake Placid athlete goes to extremes in fighting disease
By JAMES M. ODATO Eric Kreckel fixes his stare at the road ahead. He leans over his handlebars and sees black bordered by green. He sees possibilities. “Can’t isn’t in my vocabulary,” he says. As he trains for his second Ironman Lake Placid this … [Read more...] about Ironman Lake Placid athlete goes to extremes in fighting disease
Housing crunch limits Adirondack economy
By JANET REYNOLDS It’s almost impossible to travel far in the Adirondack Park—literally or virtually on park-related websites—without seeing signs or banners proclaiming “help wanted.” In the Adirondacks, finding the right employee can seem as … [Read more...] about Housing crunch limits Adirondack economy
John Brown celebration at the farmstead
By Michael Virtanen LAKE PLACID _ The annual Adirondack celebration of the abolitionist John Brown is scheduled May 5 at the late firebrand’s gravesite and farm outside Lake Placid. On May 5, Spirit of John Brown Freedom Awards will be given to … [Read more...] about John Brown celebration at the farmstead
Tourism lifts some boats
While Lake George, Lake Placid, and Old Forge thrive on visitor spending, many Adirondack communities continue to struggle economically. By Brian Mann Drive through Lake George, and you can see evidence that tourism is booming. … [Read more...] about Tourism lifts some boats
Life on the slide
The paddle across Lake Placid and the ascent of Whiteface is a classic Adirondack trip. By PHIL BROWN I’ve been here before, so I know we’ll get out of this mess eventually, but I suspect Sue and Jeff are starting to have doubts. They are unfamiliar … [Read more...] about Life on the slide