John Baker, 59, has owned and operated Gaffney's restaurant and bar on Caroline Street for 35 years, since he was 24 years old. The establishment is changing hands in January. ©2016 Saratoga Photographer.com By R.J. DeLuke Gaffney's, a landmark...
State Has Funds To Help Farmers Enter The New York State Grown & Certified Program
New York state has funding to help fruit and vegetable farmers join the New York State Grown & Certified program. Some $1.5 million is available through the Environmental Protection Fund to help farms implement an agricultural environmental management plan...
Thinking Outside The Box, Shoppers Can Give Gifts That Accentuate The Area’s Arts, Sports
The audience applauds a performace that was part of the Adirondack Theater Festival in Glens Falls. The group produces new and contemporary musicals and plays. Courtesy Adirondack Theater Festival By Lisa BAlschunat Still looking for gift ideas this holiday...
Survey: Most New Yorkers Plan To Spend The Same As Last Year On Holiday Gift Shopping
Fifty-seven percent of New Yorkers plan to spend about the same this year as last on holiday gifts while 31 percent plan to lessen their spending and 9 percent intend to spend more according to a statewide survey of...
Business Report: Group Works To Keep Children Safe
Lori Nadeau is a recruiter/homefinder for Northern Rivers Family of Services. Courtesy Northern Rivers Family of Services By Lori Nadeau As a foster parent recruiter/homefinder for Northern Rivers Family of Services, I travel throughout Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex...
CWI Opens Just-A-Buck Store In Queensbury That Provides Jobs For Those In Its Programs
Erin Houck, left, Justin Howard and Kim Green are staff members at Just-A-Buck, a dollar store run by Community, Work & Independence, which opened in October in the Queensbury Plaza. Courtesy Marriott Corp. By Liz Witbeck Most people familiar...
FIVE Things To Do Between Christmas And New Year’s Day
Michael Cruz, Lighthouse Advisors, LLC, 518-798-8704, mcruz@mybusinessfriend.com Courtesy Lighthouse Advisors As we prepare for the new (business) year, there are some things you can work on now or in that quiet time between holidays. Here are the five key things every...
Adirondack Health Institute Has New Program For Better Children, Family Care Management
The Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) launched a Health Home Serving Children program in early December with the aim of providing better care management services to children and their families. AHI officials said Health Home Serving Children is not a...
Comptroller Says New York Ranks First In Nation For Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million employees and more than 31,000 organizations in 2012, according to a report released Dec. 7 by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The jobs comprised...
Personnel Briefs: December 2016
The Double H Ranch announces the appointment of Dr. Dennis McKenna to its board of directors. McKenna has volunteered in Double H Ranch programs for several years and serves on its Medical Advisory Board. He is senior vice president medical...