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 ###

Malone, N.Y. — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) invites all interested Malone area municipal leaders, businesses, organizations, and individuals to attend a meeting to review the results of a recent tourism survey. The survey results will better identify the profile of the ROOST traveler - information that can then be applied to marketing efforts. The meeting is Wednesday, May 23 from 6-7p.m. at The Wead Library, 64 Elm Street. The agenda will include a brief presentation by ROOST staff and time for Q&A. "This will be a very informational meeting for everyone that is involved in the tourism industry in Malone," said Tim Lamay, ROOST's regional manager for the area. "Our research results will help to better tell the story of who a typical Malone area visitor is and some of the attractions/activities that they come here for."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carrie Gentile, communications coordinator Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism direct: 518.621.3665 or 518.523.2445 ext. 123 Temporary road closure and course information announced for the 14th Lake Placid Marathon and Half on June 10, 2018 Alternate Routes Provided Lake Placid, NY - The annual Lake Placid Marathon and Half will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, with an expected 1,100 runners from 32 states and six countries. Both races begin and end at the Olympic Speedskating Oval and include use of Main Street, Mirror Lake Drive/Lake Placid Club Drive, Parkside Drive, Morningside Drive, Sentinel Road, River Road, Mill Pond Drive, McLenathan Avenue and School Street. Temporary Closures: Main St.- Closed between Lake Placid Club Drive (Central Garage Mobil) and Mirror Lake Dr. (High Peaks Resort) from 7:45 am until 8:30 am. Mirror Lake Drive between Main St. and Harbor Lane- Closed between 7:45 am and 8:30 am. Mirror Lake Drive/Lake Placid Club Drive- Closed from Parkside Dr. to Northwood Rd. from 7:45 am until 8:45 am. Parkside Dr. – Closed from Lake Placid Club Dr. to Main St./Morningside Dr. intersection from 8:15 am until 9:00 am. Rte. 73/Rte. 86 Intersection at Mill Hill- Expect delays from 8:15 am until 9:00 am. Rte. 73/Sentinel Rd./Cascade Rd. – Southbound lane closed from 8 am until 2 pm between Mill Pond Dr. intersection and Old Military Rd. intersection. Northbound lane open (use caution) to local traffic with minor delays expected at Old Military Rd. intersection. Businesses on Mill Hill can be accessed from the Main St. direction throughout the event. Mill Pond Dr. – Closed between Sentinel Rd. (Lisa G’s) and McLenathan Ave. from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Local traffic only between WesValley Rd. and McLenathan Ave. from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. McLenathan Ave./School St. – Open to local traffic only, please use caution. River Rd.- Open to local traffic only, please use caution. Alternate Routes (8 am-2 pm) *For Northbound through traffic on Rte. 73 entering Lake Placid: Head west on Old Military Rd. at the ski jumps. Follow Old Military Rd. to firehouse and make a right on River St. Make a left on WesValley Rd. and right onto Cummins Rd. to arrive at Main St. *For Southbound traffic leaving Lake Placid on Rte. 73: Make right off Main St. at Cummins Rd. and left at WesValley Rd. Make a right onto River St. and left onto Old Military Rd. at the firehouse. Old Military Rd. intersects Rte. 73 at the ski jumps. *Two way vehicle traffic will continue throughout the event at the ski jump bridge on Rte. 73 with Old Military Rd. accessible in both directions. Runners will be confined to the shoulder / sidewalk on Rte. 73 between the Horseshow Grounds and River Rd. *Runners will proceed clockwise around Mirror Lake Dr. on the inside lane from 8-8:30 am. Vehicles will be allowed around Mirror Lake Dr. from Northwood Rd. to Harbor Way during this period. *For those traveling on Rte. 86 West through Lake Placid, avoid possible early morning delays by utilizing Northwood Rd., Mirror Lake Dr., and Harbor Lane to reach Saranac Ave. For more race information, visit www.LakePlacidMarathon.com. ###

July 3, 2018 ROOST is helping the NYSDEC spread the word about hiking this July 4 week in hot and humid weather by sharing the information outlined below: Notice to visitors planning to hike the mountains of the Adirondacks this Holiday week: This week’s temperatures remain in the high 80’s to mid-90’s. Rocky and exposed mountain summits will radiate higher surface temperatures. Bring more water than you think you’ll need as well as a means to filter more water from sources along trails. Hike slowly, rest and hydrate often. Avoid long exposure to sunlight. Heat exhaustion can occur rapidly and be extremely dangerous out in the backcountry. Know your physical limitations. There are many amazing trails to explore in the Adirondacks that provide shorter trails with epic views. Try these; The Crows- Hurricane Mountain Wilderness Bear Den Mountain- Taylor Pond Wild Forest Silver Lake Mountain- Taylor Pond Wild Forest Cobble Lookout- Wilmington Wild Forest Catamount Mountain- Taylor Pond Wild Forest Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain- Taylor Pond Wild Forest Owl Head Lookout- Giant Mountain Wilderness For descriptions and more alternate hikes, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9163.html