Lake Placid

WAMC's Joe Donahue and Pat Bradley and NCPR's Emily Russell explore demographic and livelihood challenges facing Adirondackers - including an aging population and a workforce struggling to find affordable housing.

WAMC's Joe Donahue and Pat Bradley and NCPR's Cara Chapman explore the challenges and opportunities facing the Adirondack Park from cross-border trade and tourism with Canada, as tariffs and a trade war have caused tensions on both sides.

The Olympic Regional Development Authority, better known as ORDA, plays a vital role in keeping the Olympic spirit alive in New York’s North Country.Established after the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, ORDA manages and revitalizes the world-class venues that once hosted athletes from around the globe. Today, those facilities—including Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, Belleayre, and the Olympic Center—are thriving hubs for recreation, training, and competition.ORDA not only supports elite athletes preparing for international competition but also makes these sites accessible to the public, offering skiing, skating, hiking, and year-round activities for families and visitors.

The North Country is alive with culture as evidenced by the three remarkable institutions we welcome to the program this morning.Adirondack Film brings world cinema to local audiences, showcasing international films and fostering conversations about art and storytelling. John Brown Lives! honors the abolitionist’s Adirondack legacy by connecting history with today’s struggles for justice and equality through education and cultural programming. The Adirondack Center for Writing champions writers and readers of all backgrounds with workshops, residencies, and events that celebrate the power of words.Together, these organizations enrich the Adirondacks, making the region a hub for film, history, and literature.

Joe Donahue is joined by WAMC's Pat Bradley and NCPR's Cara Chapman and Emily Russell to set the scene for this WAMC on The Road broadcast from The High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, New York. They also preview the Adirondack Roundtable panel conversations that will air on both WAMC and NCPR later in the show.

The group spearheading a project to honor the Miracle on Ice Hockey team with a permanent monument accepted its first fundraising check today in Lake Placid.

The Village of Lake Placid is considering revisions to its local noise ordinance. A public hearing this week drew dozens of businesses and residents opposed to the changes.

The International Olympic Committee designated Lake Placid as the backup sliding site if the Cortina track was not certified in time. Initial sliding tests indicate the track in Italy will be ready.

Republican Art Devlin was elected mayor of the village of Lake Placid in March 2021 after serving as a village trustee for 12 years. Devlin spoke Wednesday about a number of issues facing the Olympic village.

Officials in the village of Lake Placid and the Town of North Elba are planning to hire an economic development director.