We are Lake Placid

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn took a tour of Cornell University's Uihlein Maple Research Forest in Lake Placid with Director Adam Wild. He explained the process of making maple syrup.

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn interviewed Daniel Cash, senior designer at the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism in Lake Placid, during the coronavirus pandemic. He and his wife were working from home, and his three children were studying from home.

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn interviewed Jenny Winch, third-grade teacher at the Lake Placid Elementary School, at her home in Wilmington while in self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. She spoke about distance teaching while her students are at home.

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn interviewed the Rev. John Yonkovig, pastor of St. Agnes Catholic Church, on Tuesday, March 17 after the 5:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Mass.

Lake Placid News Staff Writer Elizabeth Izzo interviewed Steve Simon, the torch runner who represented the state of Wyoming during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. He was in Lake Placid to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the games.

Adirondack Daily Enterprise/Lake Placid News Staff Writer Griffin Kelly interviewed Lake Placid Pub and Brewery owner Chris Ericson about his views on a proposed bill in the New York State Assembly that would raise the tax on beer produced in the state.

Lake Placid News Staff Writer Elizabeth Izzo interviewed North Elba Park District Manager Butch Martin about his role at the Olympic Center ice rinks during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games.

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn spoke with Tom Broderick's Modern World History class of sophomores at Northwood School about the "Miracle Podcast" they were producing about how the community of Lake Placid organized and hosted the XIII Olympic Winter Games in 1980. They will be submitting it to National Public Radio's podcast contest.

Lake Placid News Editor Andy Flynn interviewed Lori Fitzgerald, chairperson of the 40th Anniversary Celebration Committee, about how Lake Placid is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Lake Placid News Staff Writer Elizabeth Izzo interviewed Ausable River Association Science and Stewardship Director Brendan Wiltse about his work on monitoring and improving water quality in the Adirondack Park.