Members of the Polar Bear Nordic Ski Team participated in Junior Qualifier 5k and 10k freestyle races at Mt. VanHovenberg in Lake Placid on Sunday, January 25.
The results of the races are as follows: Continue reading
By Mitch Lee
I suppose I was pretty typical of the average pre-teen growing up in the Adirondacks. I struggled with the same hurdles every teen has about puberty, acne, first loves, and family angst.
And the dynamic of trying to fit in with another sibling who was going through the same changes.
Being Irish twins, my sister Erin and I were the same age for one whole month. Continue reading
By Deborah Ritz
My husband and I have been separated since early 2010. Our divorce was final a month ago. How will this affect how I file my taxes?
If your divorce was final before December 31, 2014, you file single or head of household, if you have qualifying dependents living with you. Continue reading
By Jan from Woodgate
They arrived Friday, midday or so, and not a minute too soon. My besties were HERE! Big fat much needed hugs and kisses from these oh-so-dear women who have been such a huge part of my life for over 40 years. Love their faces.
Keep in mind we were but mere middle school meanies back then but had older siblings who knew each other already…the road was paved. Carol and Holly. Holly and Carol. And Jan. Continue reading
by Sen. James L. Seward
The governor recently presented his budget proposal for the 2015–2016 fiscal year. Now, the real work begins.
In a break from tradition, due to the recent passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo, the budget proposal was delivered in conjunction with the State of the State address.
The combination presentation was long on general themes, but short on details. Continue reading
By Jay Lawson
Pro-Adirondack Park proposals were among the priorities included in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2015 combined State of the State address and Executive Budget summary on Wednesday, January 21.
These build on New York’s 123-year legacy of preserving this global treasure, its clean water, wilderness, wildlife and rural communities, according to Adirondack Council Executive Director William Janeway.
Janeway cited the Governor’s continued effort to restore the Environmental Protection Fund. Continue reading
Town of Webb Supervisor Ted Riehle (from left), Town of Webb Police Chief Ron Johnston, and Herkimer County Sheriff Chris Farber with the new MiFi routers and P25 radios. Photo by Gina Greco
By Gina Greco
The Town of Webb Police Department received some new communications equipment on Tuesday, January 20, to upgrade its local law enforcement operation.
The equipment consisted of radios and wireless routers. Continue reading