Cool Insuring Arena and Adirondack Thunder announced their protocols for the 2021-22
The Adirondack Thunder will not permit more than 5,000 fans inside the arena for any game. Fully vaccinated guests are recommended to wear a facial covering. Unvaccinated guests are required to wear a facial covering at all times except when actively eating or drinking.
In the event of a COVID-positive guest is found to be at a game, the team will work with Warren County health officials to notify all attendees of such a result.
Smoking will not be permitted inside or outside the arena during the season. Re-entry will not be permitted.
Guests will not be permitted to enter or exit through the Oakland Avenue entrance nearest to Glen Street. Guests will not be permitted at any time to gather near the Adirondack Thunder locker room or any of the locker room areas.
Only authorized, credentialed personnel will be permitted inside the ECHL established “hockey operations” area for the season.
“We understand that this season will be unique and potentially challenging for our players, staff, and our fans,” said a team statement. “We pride ourselves on being a community-minded team. Our players take pride in being close to our fans; being at community and school events, signing autographs, and being a part of our community”
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The Adirondack Stampede Rodeo is coming to Cool Insuring Arena for the 30th year on Nov. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m.
With rodeo action enhanced by a professionally produced sound show, the Adirondack Stampede offers a two-hour performance with hardcore competition and a show for all ages to enjoy.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. each night. The rodeo performance begins at 7:30 p.m. All spectators party at 10 p.m. in Heritage Hall on both Friday and Saturday nights. Party admission is $2 per person.
Ticket prices start at $20 for adults and $12 for youth and seniors. Group discounts are available by calling the box office at 518-798-0202. They are available through the SeatGeek Box Office at Cool Insuring Arena or via www.coolinsuringarena.com.
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Glens Falls Hospital has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Employers 2021 as one of the best places to work in New York.
This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
America’s Best-In-State Employers 2021 were identified in an independent survey based on a vast sample of approximately 80,000 Americans working for companies with more than 500 employees in the U.S. Across 25 industry sectors, 1,329 employer brands were ranked among the top employers. Brands were able to win in more than one state.
The evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from employees who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. Employees were also asked to evaluate other employers in their respective industry and state that stood out either positively or negatively.
Glens Falls Hospital is the only hospital in the Capital Region to achieve the award and was ranked number 12 among all hospitals in the state.
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At the recent Serving New York Awards’ and Excellence in Broadcasting Awards luncheon in Albany, Star Radio 93.3 FM, 1160 AM (and streaming at starsaratoga.com) was honored for their dedication to serving the community through the months of the pandemic.
They were recognized for each of the following:
Promotion in support of local business and the local economy during the pandemic. Star Radio created a campaign to help local businesses advertise their company’s reopening through an enter-to-win $10,000 marketing campaign contest.
Informing the community of what was happening as news of the COVID-19 outbreak emerged. Star Radio combined with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and other leaders in the community for COVID-19 special broadcast. A host of local representatives went on the air to inform and answer questions from the Saratoga community about coronavirus.
Star Radio offered daily COVID-19 special reports, working with the Saratoga County Health Department. The daily reports informed listeners about the latest COVID-19 trends and infection rates. The Daily reports were voiced by Star Radio announcer Walt Adams, researched and written by Moss Arden, produced by Star’s co-owner, Ricki Lee, and sponsored by Quick Response Restoration.
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The Granville Community Foundation announced it has received a gift of $100,000 from Telescope Casual Furniture in celebration of the company’s 100 years in Granville.
“This foundation is the perfect way for us to be able to promote our community and to ensure that the future of Granville will be supported as well,” Telescope CEO and GCF advisory board member Kathy Juckett said.
Juckett said major donors are considered at the $50,000 and above range, which can be handled over two years and still enjoy the 50 percent match.
The GCF is a donor-advised sub fund of the Glens Falls Foundation with a seven-member Advisory board. The goal is to evaluate local needs and opportunities and to fund projects that address broad areas of community development, education, art and culture, environment, health or social needs.
The GCF is currently in the midst of a fundraising effort to raise $1 million by Dec. 31 as it prepares to begin awarding grants in 2022.
For more information, visit www.glensfallsfoundation.org/granville.