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Applications Open for North Country School’s Impact Theater Camp Aug. 5-9
Free weeklong theater camp open to North Country kids ages 10-17 – Applications due July 15. Lake Placid, NY – Applications are now open for North Country School’s Impact Theater Camp 2024, August 5-9, 2024, at the School’s Lake Placid campus. This transformative weeklong theater camp is available to all interested North Country children ages 10-17 and offers area youth an opportunity to explore their creativity, build confidence, and use their voices through the performing arts.
NY weather update: New York under a flood watch until Thursday midday
On Wednesday at 3:37 p.m. an updated flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Thursday at noon for St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton and Essex counties. The weather service says, "Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Excessive runoff may result in flooding...
DEC Announces Mobility Device Reservation Pilot Program for Camp Santanoni Historic Area
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the launch of a Mobility Device Reservation Pilot Program for qualified individuals with disabilities to reserve and use an electrically powered wheelchair device free of charge to access the Camp Santanoni Historic Area in Newcomb, Essex County. This pilot program offers a new option for people with disabilities and allows DEC to gather feedback from program users as part of efforts to advance a long-term and sustainable approach to improve access to this historic site. The pilot program will run on alternating weekends, Friday through Sunday, July 19 through Oct. 13, as well as holiday Mondays Sept. 2 and Oct. 14.
NY weather update: Heat advisory anticipated to expire at 6 p.m.
The advisory was for Essex County. "Temperatures will continue to fall this evening and heat index values will remain below 95. Therefore, the heat advisory will be allowed to expire at 6 p.m.," states the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Drink...
Kennelly is Democratic pick for county judge
LAKE PLACID — The Essex County Democratic Committee last week named Lake Placid attorney Bryan Liam Kennelly as its new candidate for Essex County judge amidst a ballot challenge from the Essex County Republican Party. Essex County Republicans filed an objection on June 14 to Quinn’s withdrawal from the...
NY WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 11, 2024. ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR ESSEX AND SOUTH CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES. HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING... ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
NY weather: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms in New York Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:31 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 a.m. for Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties. The storms are foreseen to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:31 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
A Free Theater Camp for North Country Youth
The camp is free of charge and lunch will be provided for all participants. Those interested should submit an application by July 15 online here. The camp is made possible with support from the Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant. This support ensures the program is accessible to all interested students from the region who have a passion for theater and storytelling. The camp aims to empower youth participants by providing a platform to create their own unique performance piece over the course of the week.
DEC Announces Acquisition of Four Peaks Tract in Jay from Adirondack Land Trust
Top DEC Announces Acquisition of Four Peaks Tract in Jay from Adirondack Land Trust. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the acquisition of 595 acres of forest in the town of Jay, Essex County, known as the Four Peaks Tract, from the Adirondack Land Trust. The acquisition adjoins the Beaver Brook Tract, part of the Wilmington Wild Forest.
NY weather: Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:59 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 a.m. for St. Lawrence, Franklin and Essex counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 5:59 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a...
North Country overpass dedicated to fallen New York trooper
SCHROON LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York State Police held a ceremony on Thursday, dedicating an overpass to a fallen trooper. The Trooper Lawrence P. Gleason Memorial Bridge on Charley Hill Road over Interstate 87 in Schroon Lake honors the ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Gleason, who was shot and killed Feb. 11, 2002, while responding to a domestic complaint in Essex County.
NYPA expanding EV stations between Albany and Canada
WHITE PLAINS | The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has expanded upstate fast-charging options in advance of the busy summer travel season, making it easier and more convenient to drive an electric vehicle (EV) on the Northway (I-87) in the Adirondack Park and in the Capital Region. The additional locations extend New York State’s largest fast-charging network and further its efforts to encourage EV adoption and reduce polluting greenhouse gas emissions.
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