Matt Congdon, executive director of the Glens Falls Youth Center, has been helping out and working with area youths for some 28 years.By Barbara Brewer La Mere Glens Falls Youth Center, 60 Montcalm St. in Glens Falls, is much...
Salvation Army, Busy With Holiday Tasks, Eyes Moving To New Location Next Year
Maj. David Dean of the Salvation Army, shown at the current facility, says its food pantry will grow considerably when the organization moves to new quarters.By Barbara Brewer La Mere To say that Maj. David Dean of the local...
Business Report: Long-Term Care: The Missing Piece Of Your Retirement Plan?
Stephen Kyne, partner, Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs.By Stephen Kyne Long-term care planning is an important component of any retiree's life. Volumes can, and have been written on the subject, but I will try to be brief. Insurance,...
Financial Planner Advises Keeping Plenty Of Cash On Hand In Retirement Accounts
By Susan E. Campbell Caution: The fiscal cliff ahead is going to put short-term pressure on the investment markets, even if the cliff turns out to be more of a slope. The term "fiscal cliff" is not new, but was...
Business Report: The Time Is Now For A Retirement Plan
Lisa Boucher, MBA, SPHR, CEBS, senior benefits associate with CMJ, LLP.By Lisa Boucher, MBA, SPHR, CEBS If you're planning on setting up a retirement plan for 2012 in order to maximize your retirement savings, your time is running out....
Owner Of Chocolate Mill On Glen Street Opens Second Shop in Saratoga Springs
By Maureen Werther The owner of the Chocolate Mill pastry shop and cafe on Glen Street is opening a second store in Saratoga Springs. Frank Vollkommer, owner and certified master pastry chef, opens his second location at 382 Broadway in...
Recovery Sports Grill Offers Sports Fans Plentiful Food, Beverages For the Games
Tammy Wilcox, right, general manager of Recovery Sports Grill in Queensbury, plays foosball with Sarah Baluch of BBL Hospitality, the establishment's parent company. By Pamela Fisher The Recovery Sports Grill opened in November in the Price Rite Plaza in...
New Owners At Bay Meadows Golf Club Plan To Add Dinner To Bogey’s Schedule
Deric Buck and his mother, Faith Anne Buck, took over the golf club and its eatery, Bogey's Pub & Grill, in October and plan to have a dinner menu available soon. After 12 years as chief executive chef at...
Business Report: Keep Your Company Holiday Party Jolly
Rose Miller of Pinnacle Human Resources LLC, Albany.By Rose Miller It's that time of the year, when companies are beginning to plan for their company holiday parties. Employers recognize that holiday parties or some sort of end-of-year celebrations are...
Volunteers Help Repair Storm Damages Near Lake George For Land Conservancy
Barry Kincaid, of KLC Property Enhancement, working here to fill an eroded trail caused by recent rainstorms, is among the volunteers that help LGLC carry out their mission.The Cat and Thomas Mountains Preserve, owned and managed by the Lake...