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World Cup aerials final moves to Placid

LAKE PLACID — U.S. Ski and Snowboard recently announced that the aerials portion of the Freestyle World Cup event, originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort, will be moved to Lake Placid between Jan. 11-12. The move comes following unseasonably warm weather out west, ...

VISITING LAKE PLACID — Sliding to completion

LAKE PLACID — As this classic Adirondack winter marches on, a towering question comes to mind: When will the Lake Placid Toboggan Chute open? It’s a question that North Elba Park District Manager Jeremy Evans knows is on the top of the minds of residents and visitors alike. The park ...

What’s with the weather?

LAKE PLACID — The script has been flipped, at least so far this winter season. With no shortage of marginal starts to previous winters in the Adirondacks, the cold and snowy December — a weather pattern that is expected to persist into at least early January — has been a welcome ...

Four green groups seeking to join howitzer hearing

RAY BROOK — Four environmental conservation advocacy groups are vying for party status to the upcoming adjudicatory hearing for a proposed howitzer range in the town of Lewis. While the public can watch the hearing, only those with party status can actively participate in it. This includes ...

Adirondack organizations to host webinar on wake boat impacts

SARANAC LAKE — Six Adirondack Park-based environmental organizations welcome all to attend a webinar titled “Wake Sports in the Adirondacks: The Hidden Impacts and Dangers to Our Ecosystems” that will take place on Jan. 14. This educational presentation is free to the public and will ...

New York State DEC says ‘safety first’ when ice fishing

ALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded ice anglers to put safety first when venturing out this season. Outdoor enthusiasts considering ice fishing should always be aware of essential safety guidelines and ensure ice is ...