News from around the region

11th Annual Arbor Day Celebration and Environmental ExtravaganzaLake Placid's Annual Arbor Day Celebration co-sponsored by the Lake Placid/North Elba Tree Board and the Lake Placid High School Environmental Club will be held jointly at the Shipman Youth...
The North Country Regional Economic Development Council is pleased to announce training workshops to provide an overview of the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process and how to access up to $750 million in economic development funding from...
Schroon Lake, NY -  A boat parade and blessing of the fleet, a Summer Expo on Main Street and a spectacular "Tribute To The Troops" concert will be among the highlights of Schroon Lake's Opening Weekend 2012 over the Memorial Day Holiday.Other...
June 2, 2012 marks the First Annual Mineville Iron Ore Man Challenge!
The Essex County Historical Society/Adirondack History Center Museum has recently been honored with the "Award of Merit", the highest honor given by Museumwise - a statewide museum organization. The award is presented annually for projects that represent...
LAKE PLACID, ADIRONDACKS, USA - The Lake Placid CVB/Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (LPCVB/ROOST) is consistently called upon for its expertise as a leader in destination marketing. Most recently, the organization's evolution and accountability...
Two states, two days! Vermont and New York States welcome all to the Lake Champlain Bridge two-day celebration on May 19-20.
Ticonderoga, NY – March 29, 2012 – The Ticonderoga Best Fourth In The North Committee which isdedicated to providing area residents and visitors with the best 4th of July experience in the NorthCountry has recently joined forces with the Ticonderoga...
The Lake Placid CVB / Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is pleased to announce the relaunch and redesign of the official website for the Whiteface Region.The redesign essentially "reskinned" the existing content on the site with a new look....
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. - James B. McKenna, President and CEO of the Lake Placid CVB/Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism was honored by the Essex County Board of Supervisors, Clerk of the Board, County Manager and County Attorney on Monday's regular...
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...
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...
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...