News from around the region

The Lake Champlain Visitors Center (LCVC) is prepping for the installation of a 1929 Bridge Commemoration exhibit funded by NYS DOT, VAOT and FHWA per Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The exhibit will interpret the life story of...
I Love Local Eats Cooking Series 2012 Created by the Shipman Youth Center,93.3 WSLP and presented by Lake Placid NewsDear food enthusiasts - please join us to celebrate culinary talents of Lake Placid chefs!Each Chef will demonstrate their culinary...
The following letter from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioners Joe Martens and Kenneth Adams announces a flood recovery grant program. Grant guidelines & applications can be found on the Essex County Industrial Development...
In 2005 - 2006 Mid's Park was renovated to the spectacular setting that it is today. Since then it has become an enhanced cultural community center.  The Paul White Memorial Bandshell was not included in the original renovation project. It was...
WILMINGTON, N.Y. - With a mix of uphill, downhill, serious competition and family fun, the Annual Wilmington Whiteface Bike Fest is set for June 14-17, 2012.The weekend's free family-friendly events begin with "Fun not Fear" mountain bike instruction for...
Protect. Grow. Give. Protection Planning for all Stages of Life:Date: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Conference Center at Lake Placid2608 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12942Join us for a complimentary lunch and the first...
The Lake Champlain Bridge Community is looking forward to hosting the Grand Celebration on May 19-20, 2012. The events schedule is getting firmed up and you can see a tentative outline of it on LCBC's website at www.champlainbridgecommunity.org/events....
Lake Placid, Adirondacks USA - The Lake Placid CVB/Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is pleased to announce its 2012 Board of Directors.The board of directors, responsible for governing the organization, is comprised of 15 individuals, with at...
Events, historic sites, infrastructure and Governor Cuomo are 2011 recipientsLAKE PLACID, ADIRONDACKS USA - Presented in a gathering of their tourism industry peers and elected officials, the 2011 Destination Award winners were announced at the Lake...