Jack Walter, general manager of the Glens Falls Civic Center, says as a community venue, the center needs to foster activities involving area organizations BY BARBARA PINCKNEY The new general manager of the Glens Falls Civic Center wants the...
Report: Track Season Means $237M And 2,600 Jobs For The Greater Capital Region
A jockey rides in the early morning hours at Saratoga Race Course The annual summer meet at Saratoga Race Course generates $237 million in economic activity and nearly 2,600 jobs across the greater Capital Region, according to the findings...
Former D.A., Veteran Policeman, Partner In Establishing North Country Bail Bonds
Lloyd Swartz, left, a former district attorney, and Rob Winn, a member of the Glens Falls Police Department for over two decades, run North Country Bail Bonds BY ANDREA PALMER Rob Winn and Lloyd Swartz have joined forces to...
‘It’s A Kidz World Daycare’ Will Conduct Classes In Larger Space On South Street
It's a Kidz World was founded in 2012 by Tom and Audrey O'Neill and moved from its original site at Union Square Properties, 9 Broad St. in Glens Falls BY LIZ WITBECK It's a Kidz World recently moved to...
New Restaurant, Cook Street Station, To Open In Whitehall At Former Lucia’s Site
BY LIZ WITBECK A new restaurant, Cook Street Station, is expected to open in May in Whitehall, taking over where Lucia's restaurant operated starting in 2012. Cook Street Station, 209 Broadway, is owned and operated by Shelly and David...
State Agencies, Local Governments And Groups In Pact To Stop Invasive Species
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled in March an agreement among 53 state agencies, municipal governments, property owners, lake associations, conservation groups, sporting groups and businesses to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region....
‘Enable Your Mobility’ In Queensbury Is Place For Stair Lifts, Power Chairs, More
Enable Your Mobility LLC in Queensbury recently held a ribbon cutting with Bob Sefcik, (front center in the light shirt) owner and operator, and others taking part BY JENNIFER FARNSWORTH Many people at some point in their lives could...
Impact Of Health Care Industry On The Economy To Be Topic At EDC Luncheon
Dianne Shugrue is the president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital The impact of health care on the area's economy will be the subject of EDC Warren County's 16th annual luncheon on Friday, May 8, at Six Flags Great...
Lake George Land Conservancy Names Jamie Brown Its New Executive Director
Jamie Brown, executive director, Lake George Land Conservancy The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) announced its new executive director, Jamie Brown, who officially began Jan. 5, following the retirement of Nancy Williams. Brown has worked in the land protection...
Adirondack Region Health Officials Talk About Benefits Of ‘Telehealth’ In The Area
David C. Johnson of North Country Healthcare Providers Thirty-eight attendees representing Adirondack region hospitals, community based organizations and public health departments participated in a recent telehealth discussion in Glens Falls. Presenter David Johnson defined telehealth, provided background information and...