NCPR: How the Essex County Land Bank is removing blight and building workforce housing in the Adirondacks
by Amy Feiereisel, 2-24-2026 https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/53004/20260224/how-the-essex-county-land-bank-is-removing-blight-and-building-workforce-housing-in-the-adirondacks NY looking to expand land banks There are 31 land banks currently in New York state. They demolish, rehabilitate, and even build homes, and have access to specific state funding. Governor Kathy Hochul has called them a “valuable tool” in addressing the issue of affordable housing. The state says since […]
Adirondack Explorer: Essex County Land Bank completes second home renovation, expands property search
by Tim Rowland, 8-25-2025
Adirondack Explorer: New life for zombie houses: Essex County Land Bank fully up and running
by Brenne Sheehan, 7-15-2025
Lake Placid News: Land bank razes home to build affordable housing
by AARON MARBONE and GRACE McINTYRE, 8-21-2025 https://www.lakeplacidnews.com/news/local-news/2025/08/21/land-bank-razes-home-to-build-affordable-housing SARANAC LAKE — A long-vacant house on Brandy Brook Avenue was demolished last week, and the Essex County Land Bank plans to build a new, affordable home in its place within the next year. The property at 34 Brandy Brook Ave. has been vacant since the early […]
NBC5: Housing for renters, income for homeowners: Accessory units take priority in the North Country
by Molly Ormsbee, 4-16-2026 https://www.mynbc5.com/article/housing-northern-new-york-accessory-units/64499411 New York state has approved $1.5 million to start the first ADU program in the North Country. TICONDEROGA, N.Y. — Two organizations in Essex County have been awarded $1.5 million for the first accessory dwelling unit program in the North Country. The North Country Rural Development Coalition and the Essex […]
NCPR: Essex County homeowners can get money to build or rehab housing on their property
By Amy Feiereisel, 4-17-2025 https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/51589/20250417/essex-county-homeowners-can-get-money-to-build-or-rehab-housing-on-their-property The North Country has a severe need for more long term rentals and workforce housing, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past few years, communities across the region have been trying to build that housing through grants, state programs, and private efforts like the Fawn Valley development in […]
Adirondack Explorer: Ticonderoga secures state funding for 60 new homes
by Tim Rowland, 2-24-2026
Adirondack Explorer: Modular homes are creating new starter options in the North Country
by Tim Rowland, 1-6-2026
Call for Artists: Blossom Reverie Fair
This one-day event will feature floral installations, giant puppetry, window art, live music, and local vendors, transforming downtown Ticonderoga into a garden of creativity and public engagement.
Fireside Folk Fest
October 24 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Join us in downtown Ticonderoga for an evening of music, art, food, and community! Enjoy live performances by The National Parks, Lang and I, and the Carillion Consort. Celebrate the dedication of six bronze storybook sculptures at the Ticonderoga Library, explore free kids’ activities, and relax in the beer garden. Come hungry—local […]