Alan Belford

Alan Belford is a correspondent for Denton Publications, covering the Tri Lakes area for the Valley News.

Recent Stories

FlavorFest offers local treats in Tupper Lake

On Aug. 16, The Wild Center hosted its second annual FlavorFest, an event celebrating local food from throughout the region.

Bioblitz grows in Saranac Lake

On the weekend of July 14-15, the All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) conducted its fourth bioblitz in the Adirondack Park, this time in and around the Village of Saranac Lake.

Buzzfest held at Wild Center

While most of the region celebrated Independence Day with the Bang! of fireworks, The Wild Center Natural History Museum in Tupper Lake marked the day with a buzz.

Climate the topic at Saranac Lake event

On Earth Day, April 22, The Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Adirondack Program and the Adirondack Green Circle held a forum at the Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake to discuss global climate change and its impact upon the Adirondacks.

Climate the topic of Wild Center event

At the center of discussion was the Responding to Climate Change in New York State report (known as ClimAID) recently released by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Concert to benefit Wounded Warriors fund

Shows to take place Memorial Day weekend

On Thursday, March 15, a press conference was held at the entrance to the 1932 Rink in Lake Placid to announce a benefit concert for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Future of airport discussed in Harrietstown

'Taxpayers can't afford this anymore'

At issue is the airport’s yearly budget shortfall that this year is expected to top $300,000. Harrietstown taxpayers take up most of this slack through homeowner taxes.