Tom Nielson and his fiance, Nancy Timlick, in the middle, pose outside the new Poppy Tom's Deli & More in Glens Falls, with her daughters Maria, right, and Cathleen. BY SUSAN E. CAMPBELL A long-time delicatessen worker, Nancy Timlick,...
State’s ‘Global NY’ Initiative Will Push For A Stronger Worldwide Marketing Effort
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo launched new "GLOBAL NY" initiatives on Oct. 7 - including a $35 million Global NY Development Fund and trade missions to Mexico, Canada, Italy, China, and Israel - to help create new jobs in New...
Subway Sandwich Shop Opens Near The Great Escape On Route 9 In Queensbury
Russ Fadden now owns 13 Subway shops in the region, including this new one in Queensbury situated in the vicinity of Northway Exit 20 BY SUSAN E. CAMPBELL There is a new Subway sandwich shop just north of Great...
More Than 200 Attend Annual Summit Of Queensbury-Based Health Institute
Dr. Dennis Weaver presents information at a recent AHI conference on an initiative of medical providers and public and private insurers to improve care and expand services Adirondack Health Institute (AHI), based in Queensbury, hosted its annual summit, "Charting...
Lake George Land Conservancy Director Retires At End Of Agency’s ‘Banner Year’
This is view of Dunham's Bay and French Mountain as seen from the Van Hart property in Fort Anne, donated this year to the Lake George Land Conservancy The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) said it has had a...
More Women-Owned Businesses Will Be Able To Bid State Contracts, Cuomo Says
New York state is "dramatically increasing its goal" for minority-and-women-owned enterprises' (MWBE) involvement in state contracting, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Oct. 1. He said new data showed that the state has far exceeded the original 20 percent...
Pontiff Operates Jewelry Store, Handles Rental Properties Among Her Endeavors
Judy Pontiff manages Achenbach's Jewelers in downtown Glens Falls BY LISA BALSCHUNAT At a young age Judy Pontiff knew she wanted to be financially independent. It didn't sit right with her that she had to ask her parents for...
IT Experts: Vital Security Issues Are Not Always Simple, But Need To Be Addressed
Computer system security lapses periodically make headlines, causing serious problems for those whose systems have been violated. It should make all businesses take notice. But local IT experts say that while the ramifications can be severe, steps can be...
Seeley Office Systems, In Business Over 30 Years, Survives Versus ‘Big Box’ Stores
Family owned Seeley Office Systems has been based in Glens Falls for over 30 years BY LIZ WITBECK Owning a small business can be challenging, especially when it competes with large national companies. Seeley Office Systems is one such...
Technology Improves Access To Data For Appraisers, But Legwork Is Still Needed
Eric Sterling of the Sterling Appraisal Co. in Mechanicville takes a measurement to determine the square footage of a structure, part of compiling an overall appraisal report BY JILL NAGY "It's a rollercoaster ride," said real estate appraiser Tim...