August, 2019 Alternate Routes Included Lake Placid, NY – The 3rd IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Placid triathlon will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 8. The triathlon route includes a 1.2-mile swim in Mirror Lake, a 56-mile bike ride through Lake Placid, Keene, Upper Jay, Jay and Wilmington, and a 13.1mile run in and around the Lake Placid village. Temporary road closures will begin at 5 a.m. The following are all estimated times based on New York State Police traffic control. Please use caution and expect delays. Road closures (Rt 86) Sorthbound in to Lake Placid from Wilmington beginning at 7 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Rt 86 westbound from Jay to Wilmington will close from 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rt 9N will close Northbound from Keene to Jay at 6 a.m until 1:30 p.m. Haselton Road will close in both directions on between Bilhuber Rd and Silver Lake Rd 7:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Road closures (Rt 73) south/eastbound from Lake Placid to Keene beginning at 5 a.m. until noon. **NOTE FROM IRONMAN TO WILMINGTON ROAD RESIDENTS: The section of Wilmington Road from Northwood Road to the route 86/73 intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic and parking until 2 p.m. Homes and businesses in this area will be impacted as the cyclists will travel out and back on Wilmington Road/Route 86 from Northwood Road to the traffic light on Main Street at the Route 73 intersection. Thank you for your understanding and please use caution when exiting your residence as there will be bikes in both directions and they will be traveling in the opposite lane of traffic. Alternate Routes LAKE PLACID TO JAY: From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Right on Route 86 to Jay. Expect delays in the Village of Lake Placid, in Wilmington, and in Jay from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. AUSABLE FORKS TO WILMINGTON: North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Guideboard Road. Bear left at fork to Silver Lake Road. Left on Bonnieview Road to Wilmington. Expect delays at intersection in Wilmington. AUSABLE FORKS TO SARANAC LAKE/LAKE PLACID: North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Guideboard Road. Bear left at fork to Silver Lake Road. Left on Union Falls Road to Route 3. Left on Route 3 to Saranac Lake. In Saranac Lake take Route 86 East to Lake Placid. AUSABLE FORKS TO KEENE: Expect delays in Jay. SARANAC LAKE TO I-87 SOUTHBOUND: Route 3 West to Tupper Lake. Route 30 South to Long Lake. Route 28N to Newcomb. Route 2 East to Exit 29 on Route I-87 or Route 28N to Warrensburg. POINTS SOUTH ON ROUTE I-87 TO LAKE PLACID: Take exit 30 towards Keene. Follow route 9N to Rt 73. Expect delays at Keene. POINTS NORTH ON ROUTE I-87 TO LAKE PLACID: From Southbound on Route I-87 take exit 31 to Route 9N North. Route 9N North to Elizabethtown. Route 9N North to Route 73. Right on Route 73 to Keene. Expect delays at the intersection in Keene. KEENE TO LAKE PLACID: Route 73 Westbound lane open. Expect Delays at River Road/Ski Jumps intersection. Access Village of Lake Placid via Old Military Road. LAKE PLACID TO WILMINGTON/AUSABLE FORKS/I-87 NORTHBOUND: From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Straight through intersection on Bonnieview Road (County Route 19). Right on Silver Lake Road and follow detour arrows to Ausable Forks. Expect delays in the Village of Lake Placid and in Wilmington from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ###

For Immediate ReleaseContacts: Brenda Valentine 518-648-5636Darrin Harr 518-648-5112Indian Lake N.Y. - The Great Adirondack Moose Festival, New York State’s first-ever moose themed festival, offers visitors of all ages a fantastic Adirondack experience. Held in Indian Lake, N.Y., in the center of the famous Adirondack Park, moose-themed programs will abound the weekend of September 28 and 29, 2019. Visitors to the Indian Lake region for the Moose Festival will enjoy programs, games, contests, exhibitions, guided tours, shopping – all in the theme of the moose. The half-ton mammal is making a comeback in the Adirondacks, so you may even spot one during the weekend. The Annual Great Adirondack Moose Festival (GAMF) is sponsored by the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce and a host of regional and local business sponsors.The GAMF is designed to offer visitors of all ages a purely Adirondack experience as a two-day destination event. As always this year’s GAMF will feature Adirondack style and moose themed activities such as our very popular moose calling contest; guided wilderness hikes; Moose River Plains self-guided driving wilderness tour; fly tying demonstrations; white water rafting; historic Blue Mountain Lake boat cruise; old fashioned turkey shoot; Indian Lake Museum open house; count the moose scat contest; moosterpiece games and activities for children; North County Crafter and Vendor Show in the Big Moose Tent; and much more. "The festival is a celebration of the return of the moose to the Adirondacks and is designed to offer a multigenerational Adirondack experience. This community-wide event features a host of Adirondack style and moose-themed family fun activities,” said event chairs Brenda Valentine and Darrin Harr.The GAMF is also held during peak fall foliage, so visitors will enjoy the beautiful colors in the Central Adirondacks. Most festival activities are free and do not require advance registration. For more information please visit www.indian-lake.com call (518) 648-5636 or (518) 648-5112. The GAMF can also be found on Facebook at “Great Adirondack Moose Festival.”###

Free Whiteface-Lake Placid Hiker Shuttle Will Run Weekends through Columbus Day WeekendLAKE PLACID, NY - Autumn is one of the busiest times of year on the Adirondack mountains and trails. Families and guests visit the region from throughout the Northeast and around the world to enjoy the unparalleled splendor of the beautiful Adirondacks bursting with fall foliage. Avoid parking shortages at trailheads and use the new free shuttle service. Leave your car at home or at your hotel and ride the shuttle to six nearby family-friendly hiking trails. Beginning September 13 and running through October 6, and Friday through Monday during Columbus Day Weekend, Essex County will offer complimentary rides to and from the Whiteface Landing Trailhead, Copperas Pond Trailhead, Whiteface Mountain Ski Lodge, and Bear Den Trailhead at Whiteface Mountain. Essex County is undertaking this effort in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Lake Placid’s Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) and the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).“Essex County is proud to take the lead in this endeavor to relieve overuse and overcrowding on our gorgeous trails. By offering this transportation we hope that our hiking and back country enthusiasts will take advantage the opportunity to explore the breathtaking trails less traveled,” said Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman / Town of Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland.“DEC appreciates and supports Essex County’s efforts to provide hikers and other visitors with safe transportation to these trails. This pilot shuttle is part of DEC’s ongoing, comprehensive efforts to promote sustainable tourism in the High Peaks region and protect this irreplaceable resource. The results of the pilot shuttle will inform our collective efforts to further expand a shuttle system in the future,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos.“ORDA and Whiteface are excited to be a part of this shuttle program. This is a great opportunity to showcase our two areas, Bear Den Mountain, and the Stag Brook Fall trails, while doing our part while helping to ensure the safety of families and all guests who visit the High Peaks during this exciting time of year.” --- ORDA President/CEO Mike Pratt.“The shuttle service will help expose our visitors and hikers to new trails and vistas that they may otherwise miss. The six trails are varied and offer exceptional mountain and lake views,” said ROOST CEO Jim McKenna. “The shuttle also provides a convenient and sustainable way for our visitors to enjoy our region during this fall season.”The shuttle service has two departing locations in Lake Placid, the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort (Shuttle stop 1) and Mirror Lake Park, across from the High Peaks Resort (Shuttle stop 2). Service runs each day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shuttles are scheduled approximately every 60 minutes. The shuttle will stop transporting riders from Lake Placid after 2:47 p.m. to ensure hikers have enough time to enjoy their hike and not miss the last shuttle back to Lake Placid.Trail DescriptionsShuttle Stop 3 – Whiteface Landing TrailheadWhiteface Landing: The 3.25-mile trail ascends 310 feet from the trailhead to the shore of Lake Placid, where you can view McKenzie Mountain, Moose Mountain, Moose Island, and the surrounding wilderness lands across the lake. Round trip is 6.5 miles.Shuttle Stop 4 – Copperas Pond TrailheadCopperas and Owen Ponds: The trail ascends 450 feet in a quarter mile, then descends for another quarter mile to the clear waters of Copperas Pond before continuing 0.7 miles to the shore of Owen Pond. The trail provides views of the scenic wilderness ponds, their picturesque shorelines, 3,616-foot Stewart Mountain, and 3,892-foot Kilburn Mountain. Round trip is 2.4 miles.Shuttle Stop 5 – Bear Den Mountain TrailheadFlume Trail System: The trail system is comprised of approximately 10 miles of trails open to hiking and mountain biking. An approximately 1-mile scenic hike descends 220 feet along the West Branch of the Ausable River and accesses an overlook of a set of rapids on the river, making for a great family experience. Use the Lower Connector Trail from the trailhead to access the River Trail. Round trip is 2 miles.Bear Den Mountain: The trail ascends 1.6 miles and 1,160 feet from the trailhead to the 2,400-foot summit of Bear Den Mountain. The summit provides spectacular views of the West Branch of the Ausable River Valley, Sentinel Range, Stephenson Range, and the ski trails and summit of Whiteface Mountain. Round trip is 3.2 miles.Shuttle Stop 6 – Whiteface Mountain Ski LodgeStag Brook Falls Trail: Take the gravel service road to the right of the main lodge, pass to the left of the smaller building, and continue to top of the road and look for the trail marker on the power pole which marks the beginning of the trail. The trail proceeds through the woods past a 25-foot waterfall and ends on open ski trails which provide a scenic view of the river valley and the surrounding mountains. Round trip from the base lodge is 1 mile. West Branch Nature Trail: Take the service road to the top of Mixing Bowl Lift and follow the red trail markers along the West Branch of the Ausable River through hardwood forests to open ski trails. Return to the base lodge via the beautiful Stag Brook Trail. This loop is 1.9 miles long and climbs 335 feet in elevation.Please note that Whiteface Mountain’s annual Oktoberfest will take place on September 28 and September 29. During the two-day event, the Whiteface-Lake Placid Hiker Shuttle will be unable to access shuttle stops for Bear Den Mountain Trailhead (#5) and the Whiteface Mountain Ski Lodge (#6). Instead riders will be dropped off and picked up outside at a single stop along the entrance road. Riders will need to pay admission to hike and/or to attend the Oktoberfest. ($16 for adults and $14 for seniors and children at the gate.)The full schedule and map can be found here: https://www.lakeplacid.com/hiker-shuttle.###Bear Den MountainCopperas PondStag Brook Falls###

40th Games set for January 30 - February 2, 2020 in the Adirondack Region FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carrie GentileROOST Communications Coordinatorcgentile@roostadk.com518-621-3665 Jon LundinORDA Director of Communicationsjlundin@orda.org518-523-1655 Sarah Warren Community Bank, N.A. Public Relations Specialist Sarah_Warren@dixonschwabl.com 585-899-3271 Oct. 1, 2019 Lake Placid, NY - Community Bank, N.A. will return as the Title Sponsor of the Empire State Winter Games for the next three years (2020-2022). The extended partnership begins this January when the ESWGs celebrates 40 years of competition in the Adirondack region. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with the Empire State Winter Games,” Community Bank Chief Executive Officer Mark Tryniski said. “At Community Bank N.A., we’re more than a bank. We are members of the community that live, work and play here in the North Country. We’re proud to sponsor the Games that gives us a chance to celebrate our state’s love of winter sports and cheer on local participants.” Throughout its more than 150-year history, Community Bank has remained committed to a community-focused approach that puts its neighbors and customers first, including offering financial support to its communities through in-kind donations and volunteer service. It has been the title sponsor of the Empire State Winter Games, which contributes to the North Country’s economy, for four consecutive years. The bank is based in New York State but has more than 240 branches across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Over 2,300 athletes of all ages from across the state and beyond are expected to participate in the Olympic-style event as they join in the two legs of the torch relay, walk in a parade of athletes for the opening ceremony, and compete in more than 30 sports. The Games offer these athletes the chance to compete on a world-class stage in the largest annual amateur winter sporting events in the nation. Olympic alpine skier Andrew Weibrecht, lugers Chris Mazdzer and Emily Sweeney, and biathletes Lowell Bailey and Tim Burke all competed at the ESWG early in their careers before earning their place on Team USA. You do not have to be a New York state resident to participate in the Empire State Games and most sports are open to all levels. “We can’t wait to celebrate four decades of tradition, sport and community” said Event Director Molly Rose Mayer. “The Adirondack region’s Olympic heritage and legacy is alive and well and the ESWG brings participants as close as they can get to that feeling. The Games are an unforgettable experience for all that compete and moreover it’s an incredible opportunity for our athletes that come from over 15 states and three countries, to form lasting friendships and enrich their lives in a way that they never forget.” Athletes, clubs, families and spectators can use the ESWG website (www.empirestatewintergames.com) and social media (@eswgames) for event details and updates. More about the ESWG The Empire State Winter Games is a community-driven event, courtesy of a partnership between the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST); the towns of North Elba, Wilmington, Tupper Lake, Harrietstown, Malone, and Brighton; the villages of Lake Placid, Tupper Lake, Paul Smiths, Malone, Wilmington, and Saranac Lake; the counties of Essex and Franklin; the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority, and New York State Senator Betty Little. Sport venues are located in Lake Placid, Wilmington, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Malone, and Paul Smiths. Venues include: Lake Placid Olympic Center Herb Brooks Arena, Lake Placid Olympic Jumping and Sliding complexes, Mid's Park in Lake Placid, Whiteface Mountain, Paul Smith's College, Paul Smith's College VIC, Saranac Lake Civic Center Ice Rink, Dewey Mountain Recreation Area, Tupper Lake Memorial Civic Center, Olympic Cross Country and Biathlon Center, Titus Mountain, and Mount Pisgah. About Community Bank System Inc.Community Bank System Inc. operates more than 240 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank N.A. and has been serving its communities for more than 150 years. With more than $11 billion in assets, the DeWitt, New York-headquartered company is among the country’s 150 largest financial institutions. Community Bank, N.A. has consistently been ranked among the top 15 best banks in America by Forbes magazine for the past eight years running, and was most recently ranked third in 2019. In addition to a full range of retail and business banking services, the company offers comprehensive financial planning, insurance and wealth management services. Community Bank System Inc. subsidiaries/business units include OneGroup NY Inc., which provides risk management and commercial insurance, employee benefits and personal lines insurance; Community Bank Wealth Management, which provides investment advisory, personal trust and financial planning services, as well as personal, business and nonprofit portfolio design; and Benefit Plans Administrative Services Inc., which provides actuarial, retirement and VEBA/HRA plan administration, and collective investment fund, employee benefit trust and transfer agency services. Community Bank System Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company’s stock trades under the symbol “CBU.” For more information about Community Bank, visit cbna.com or ir.communitybanksystem.com. Community Bank N.A. is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. ###

November, 2019 Lake Placid, NY - The Adirondack alpine village of Lake Placid invites all to experience a festive start to the season as it hosts the 10th Holiday Village Stroll, complete with holiday shopping, family fun, arts and entertainment from Friday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Lake Placid, New York is a popular year-round vacation destination situated between two lakes, ringed by Adirondack mountain peaks with a quaint and vibrant Main Street. The two-time Olympic Winter Games host holds the distinction of being America’s first winter resort, as the famed Lake Placid Club remained open for the winter season during the winter of 1904. The area has beckoned visitors to play in the snow for over 100 years! This December, the Holiday Village Stroll weekend is packed with plenty of activities for kids and families including a skating party, opportunities to visit with Santa, holiday movie screenings at the Palace Theatre, a tree-lighting ceremony, holiday crafts, story time and free sleigh rides around Mirror Lake. Adults will enjoy strolling Lake Placid’s quaint Main Street adorned with ice sculptures, holiday shopping deals, specialty drinks, local beer tastings, and live music throughout the village. In addition, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun race on a 2.5-mile course around scenic Mirror Lake, in which hundreds of visitors and locals compete; festive costumes are encouraged! In addition, dress as Santa and ski free at Whiteface Mountain. In addition to the weekend’s activities, area hotels are offering tremendous special package rates on accommodations. There are restaurant deals and shopping specials as well. Highlights of the Holiday Village Stroll weekend include: Free skating party at the Lake Placid Olympic Center, where Santa will make an appearanceSanta’s arrival by fire truck on Main StreetBreakfast with SantaFree classic holiday movies in the old-fashioned movie theatreTraditional Yule Log HuntMid’s Park Holiday Celebration with tree lighting and special performance with the Lake Placid school chorusSkating performancesCookie decorating, holiday card making, and gingerbread house making workshops“Golden Ladle” soup, chili and chowder competition with complimentary tastings for all, provided by local dining establishmentsLocal beer tastingsLive bands throughout the weekend at various restaurants Visit lakeplacid.com/perfect-holiday for a complete list of lodging options for the Holiday Village Stroll weekend and for the latest event updates. ###