Reporter Chris Knight reports that the Adirondack Health Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet Thursday night to consider a controversial plan to convert the around-the-clock emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to a part-time urgent care clinic.
 

Reporter Jessica Collier reports that although the presence of milfoil in Lake Placid has declined, efforts to fight the spread of the invasive species need to continue. 

Reporter Jimmy Vielkind reports that the New York State Conference of Mayors has labeled Detroit’s decision to file for bankruptcy last week a cautionary tale for New York’s municipalities, which face similar fiscal stress as populations decline, industry erodes and legacy costs mount. 

A staff report notes that the Lake George Park Commission voted Tuesday to create at program to combat invasive species. 

Reporter Jon Alexander reports that the Lake George Park Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to create a mandatory boat washing and inspection program aimed at stopping the spread of invasive species. 

Reporter Rachelle Kredentser reports that the village of Lake George  board of trustees has approved zoning changes that will permit four-story buildings on some sections of Canada Street and six-story buildings in other locations along the street. 

Reporter Shaun Kittle reports that the village of Tupper Lake plans to drill more wells as it seeks a new source of drinking water.