Mayor Craig Randall and ROOST CEO James McKenna are in Lausanne, Switzerland this week at the World Union of Olympic Cities (WUOC) Summit. The annual Summit is an opportunity for Olympic host cities throughout the world to share information and resources with other host cities, and the Lake Placid contingent has participated for 7 years.Mayor Randall sits on the Executive Committee of the WUOC, and at this year’s summit, McKenna conducted a presentation about the history of Lake Placid winter sports and the ongoing legacy of hosting two Olympic Winter games.More updates when Lake Placid contingent returns to the Adirondacks! Mayor Craig Randall sits on the Executive Committee of the WUOCJames McKenna conducted a presentation at this year's WUOC about Lake Placid's winter sports heritage and the impacts of hosting two Olympic Winter Games.

ROOST in the newsNov. 5, 2014: Press-Republican, Lake Placid Job Fair set for DecemberKim Smith Dedam writes about the ROOST-led effort to host a job fair in Lake Placid and increase the local workforce.

The Tupper Lake History Museum is planning a grand opening of its new location with a celebration and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, July 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.The ribbon-cutting will take place at the museum’s new multi-room quarters in the former gas station building at 291 Park Street. Local leaders, along with museum board members will be on-hand.The museum has had a number of locations over the years after its founding more than 20 years ago by Arthur Richer. It was initially located in the former Hull family home on Water Street. Its next location was on the second floor of the Town of Tupper Lake’s old Junction fire station on Pine Street, where it operated for more than a decade.After a year of fundraising, the museum’s board of directors purchased the empty gas station at 291 Park Street and began renovating the space, with assistance from many volunteers and local businesses.The museum is also staffed by volunteers who are eager to help visitors learn about Tupper Lake’s mixed and rich heritage. Twenty exhibits showcase the community’s history from the late 1800s to today.The Tupper Lake History Museum opened Memorial Day weekend, with limited hours during June. This summer, the museum will be open five days a week, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Details about the museum can be found at tlhistorymuseum.org or on its Facebook page.

Our destinations in the mediaNov. 5, 2014: 100 Routes Across America, The Lake House in Lake Placid and My Love of Mountain Lake TownsWriter Shannon Entin, who ROOST partnered with the High Peaks Resort to host for a weekend in October, writes about her great experience at the Lake House lodge.Shannon Entin photo

ROOST in the news Nov. 6, 2014: Lake Placid News, Room for growth at Adirondacks USA tourism summit The Lake Placid News editorializes on the Adirondack Destination Summit held by ROOST. READ THE ARTICLE