Shaheen’s Motel chosen for green certification program
ALBANY — State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis recently announced the launch of a new initiative — the New York State Green Hospitality Partnership — to certify lodging establishments as “green” for employing environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. Three of the 43 hotels and inns selected, spread across every region of New York, were New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association members located in the Adirondack region. The properties include: ?Shaheen’s Motel in Tupper Lake ?The Holiday Inn in Plattsburgh ?YMCA of the Adirondacks in Silver Bay. The Green Lodging Certification program combines environmentally sound business practices with financially feasible solutions. Under the program, hoteliers focus on saving energy, trimming waste disposal, using water efficiently and conserving resources, all while improving their bottom line.
» Full StorySaranac Lake church collects gifts for Christmas drive
SARANAC?LAKE?— Christmas is arriving early in Saranac Lake as a local church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.
» Full StoryChristmas food, toy drive begins in Forks
AuSABLE FORKS — The towns of Jay and Black Brook, in conjunction with the M&M Diner, are accepting donations for the annual Holiday Food Basket and Toy Drive for local families in need.
» Full StoryTwo airlines bid on Lake Clear airport subsidy
SARANAC LAKE — Two airlines have submitted bids to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide commercial passenger service at the Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Clear.
» Full StoryOlympic Tree donates lean-to to Northern Lights School
SARANAC?LAKE?— Olympic Tree and Land Management, Inc. recently donated an Adirondack lean-to to the Northern Lights School to be sold to benefit the school’s programs.
» Full StoryORDA job fair for winter season employment
LAKE?PLACID?— The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), in conjunction with One Work Source and Centerplate Food Service, will host a job fair at the Whiteface Mountain base lodge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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