FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2018 CONTACT: Kelsey Cassidy, event organizer KelseyTorrance@live.com EAT ADK Restaurant Week Announced Third Annual Event to Take Place May 3 – May 10 Restaurants in Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Wilmington, and Harrietstown to Participate Lake Placid, NY – The region will host the third annual Eat ADK Restaurant Week from Thursday, May 3, 2018 through Thursday, May 10, 2018. This year’s event features restaurants from five communities: Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Harrietstown and Wilmington. Thirty-six restaurants will offer three course dinners at fixed price points of $15, $20, or $30. This year’s participating restaurants are Big Tupper Brewing, Big Slide Brewery and Public House, Desperados, Lake Placid Pub and Brewery, Wyatt’s, ADK Pizza and Pasta, Eleanor’s Pasta Kitchen, Campfire, Top of the Park, Casa del Sol, Salt of the Earth Bistro, Red Neck Bistro, Lisa G’s, Delta Blue, Generation’s Tap and Grill, The Cottage, The Pourman’s Tap House, Lake View Deli, Dancing Bears, Mis Amigos, Left Bank Café, The Marketplace Pub and Deli, Wiseguys Sports Bar and Grill, Bitters and Bones, The Lobster Reef, Kanu, The Interlaken Inn, Liquids and Solids, Blue Moon Café, Amado Restaurant and Café, Purple Saige, Caffe Rustica, The Fiddlehead Bistro, Taste Bistro, ‘dack Shack, Lake Clear Lodge, and Well Dressed Foods. Presenting sponsors for this year’s event are the Lake Placid Business Association and Paul Smith’s College. Additional sponsors include Pure Placid, Saratoga Olive Oil, Symquest, Coca Cola, Mike Foote State Farm Insurance Agency, and Adirondack Health. Throughout Restaurant Week, many retailers, restaurants, and other organizations will be hosting special events related to food. “We are very excited about the diversity of participating restaurants from our five communities,” said Eat ADK committee chairwoman Kelsey Cassidy. “The restaurants highlight the many culinary options available in the Olympic region.” “The Adirondack Region offers diverse, world-class dining and accommodations that attract visitors all year long,” said Jim McKenna, president of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST). “The specials offered at participating restaurants during Restaurant Week will encourage locals to try new establishments and at the same time attract visitors to the area who will also stay at our hotels and shop in our stores.” This year’s event highlights both established restaurants as well as recently-opened enterprises. New participating restaurants can be found in all five participating municipalities. Paul Smith’s College has provided significant support to the event. The idea for Restaurant Week originated out of a class led by assistant professor Kelly Cerialo. Cerialo’s students work to organize the retail and hospitality components of the event. For continuous updates on Eat ADK Restaurant Week visit EatADK.com The purpose of the Lake Placid Business Association is to promote and protect the commercial vitality of Lake Placid’s business districts, recognizing their significance to the quality of experience for our visitors in order to enhance the quality of life for our community. ###

A dramatic increase in trail usage throughout the High Peaks and other areas of the Adirondacks over the past few years has led to overcrowding on trails and parking areas, and the degradation of trail conditions. In response, the DEC created a list of recommended hikes outside of the High Peaks. There are numerous lesser-hiked trails that offer great scenic vistas, but without the crowds. The department also is spreading the word on spring recreation in the Adirondacks and offers guidelines on how to safely enjoy the outdoors in mud season. These documents can be printed and given to your guests or customers so they can have a safe and good outdoor experience, while mitigating the issues associated with overcrowded trails. Please share with our visitors! Spring Recreation Recommended Hikes Outside the Adirondack High Peaks RECOMMENDED HIKES OUTSIDE THE ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAKS - French

For Immediate Release Contact: Valerie Abraham-Rogers email: abrahamrogers@gmail.com INVITATION TO FIRST LAKE PLACID COMMUNITY DAY ON MAY 20 Distinguished Volunteer of the Year awards will be announced at the event Lake Placid, NY— The Lake Placid Community Day Committee invites all who make Lake Placid special to celebrate the community and its rich legacy of volunteerism with a picnic and party on May 20. WHO: If you live, work or volunteer in Lake Placid, you are invited. WHAT: It’s a community-wide picnic and party, complete with live local music, kids’ games, food and drink — all of it free to residents. It’s also a celebration of the volunteer spirit in Lake Placid. The Community Day event will promote the many volunteer opportunities available in the region to current and new residents. Local organizations are invited to the event to showcase their work and inform the community what they’ve been up to. The committee will also present the Distinguished Volunteer of the Year award. WHERE: North Elba Horse Show Grounds WHEN: Sunday, May 20, from 1-5 p.m. This party is the inaugural year of a volunteer-produced event and is a joint initiative of the Lake Placid/North Elba Community Development Commission and ROOST. For the mission statement and more information, go to the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lakeplacidcommunitycelebration/. ###

For Immediate Release Contact: Carrie Gentile, communications coordinator Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism direct: 518.621.3665 or 518.523.2445 ext. 123 Residents Invited to clear out clutter and make some cash Register now for the Great Adirondack Garage Sale Adirondacks, USA — Now in it’s eighth year, the Great Adirondack Garage Sale on May 25-27 has grown to encompass an over 200-mile “trail”, stretching from Malone to Speculator, and Old Forge to Newcomb. Residents are encouraged to sign up to sell during the Memorial Day Weekend event. “Signing up is easy and free, so make sure your sale is on the map,” said Michelle Clement, director of marketing at the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism. The 200-mile trail follows NYS routes 28, 30 and 3 and includes Old Forge, Inlet, Raquette Lake, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Tupper Lake, Lake Clear, Paul Smiths, Malone, Cranberry Lake, Piercefield, Newcomb and Speculator. The interactive website showcases garage sale locations and allows sellers to list items along with an unlimited number of photos to enhance their listing. The listings include the hours of operation and a sampling of items for sale. “Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the time when second-homeowners open up their camps and we’re hoping we get people motivated to clear out their garages, attics, and basements, said Alexandra Roalsvig, Director, Parks, Recreation and Tourism for the Town of Long Lake. “The more participation, the bigger impact the event will have, so we encourage our residents and second homeowners to sign up and sell, sell, sell!” “This event is also a great way for non-profits, churches, and school groups to fundraise,” added Roalsvig. She said the Town of Long Lake will have space available for outside vendors to sell their wares both in Long Lake and Raquette Lake. Call 518-624-3077 and ask for Steph Hample for more information. Each community will also have a printed map to hand out during the event with mapped Garage Sale locations based on the website data. Participants can visit GreatAdirondackGarageSale.com for more information and to register individual sale locations. ###

Contact: Jamie Konkoski, AICP, Community Development Director (518) 891-4150 comdev@saranaclakeny.gov Three Open House Sessions Scheduled for Tuesday, May 15th SARANAC LAKE - The Village of Saranac Lake Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project committee announced today that it is hosting three open house sessions on Tuesday, May 15th in order to engage the public in the development of the Village’s DRI grant application. Open houses will take place at Origin Coffee at 8am to 10am, Nori’s Village Market at 11am to 1pm, and at the Hotel Saranac Great Hall from 5pm to 7pm. There will be a series of interactive displays showing the vision for downtown revitalization, the types of projects that are proposed, and the priority areas for redevelopment. The public is invited to drop in at any of the locations to share feedback and ideas any time during the events. No formal presentation is scheduled but members of the DRI project committee and representatives from proposed projects will be available to answer questions and record comments. The materials will be on display at the Saranac Lake Free Library on May 16 through 18 for anyone who is not able to attend an open house. The information will also be available on the Community Development page of the Village website at www.saranaclakeny.gov. Questions or comments can be emailed to Jamie Konkoski, community development director at comdev@saranaclakeny.gov. In its third year, Governor Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative program will invest $100 million into 10 downtown neighborhoods across the state. Participating communities are nominated by the state’s ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) based on the downtown’s potential for transformation, and each community is awarded $10 million to develop a downtown strategic investment plan and implement key catalytic projects that advance the community’s vision for revitalization. Mayor Clyde Rabideau said: “With the opening of the Hotel Saranac and other businesses our wonderful downtown is poised for growth. We look forward to submitting a great DRI application that is guided by the creativity of our residents and businesses.” Jamie Konkoski said: “There are already exceptional things happening in downtown Saranac Lake because our residents are engaged in collaborative efforts. The DRI offers an opportunity for us to elevate those efforts. Strong community support for Saranac Lake’s vision for downtown revitalization is essential for submitting a successful DRI application, so the public is highly encouraged to take the time to stop in at one of the open houses and share their ideas.” Members of the DRI project committee have reviewed the Village’s existing plans and policies in order to draft a vision statement, establish goals, and identify strategies for downtown revitalization. The committee released a project proposal form in February and has identified a variety of potential revitalization projects, including business expansions, building and facade renovations, public improvements, new businesses, and more. The committee encourages residents and business owners to drop in at one of the Open House locations on May 15th or visit the Library on May 16th-18th to learn more and let the committee know if they are on the right track. Saranac Lake’s DRI application is a cooperative effort by the Village of Saranac Lake, Franklin County IDA, Downtown Advisory Board, Saranac Lake Local Development Corporation, ROOST, and Franklin County Economic Development. DRI Open House Sessions Morning Session Time: 8AM - 10AM Location: Origin Coffee, 77 Main Street Afternoon Session Time: 11AM - 1PM Location: Nori’s Village Market, 138 Church Street Evening Session Time : 5PM - 7PM Location: Hotel Saranac Great Hall, 100 Main Street Ongoing Display Time: May 16 - May 18 Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main Street ###