Dawn Linseman owns and operates Sweetie Pies Bakery in Fort Edward, where customers will find eclairs, cannolis, baklava, croissants, scones, cookies, turnovers and more.By Barbara Brewer La Mere Dawn Linseman had no idea that she was going to become a...
NYRA: Saratoga Race Course Fans To See More TVs, More Backyard Tables This Year
The New York Racing Association says that Saratoga Race Course will have $1.9 million in upgrades this summer, including hundreds of new high-definition televisions, an enhanced sound system and more tables for guests in its popular backyard area. NYRA said...
Leadership Team Appointed By Board Of Trustees, Glens Falls Hospital Foundation
H. John Schutze is board chairman of Glens Falls Hospital Foundation.Three members were recently appointed to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees and a new leadership team headed by H. John Schutze, DDS was named. Schutze was named...
Business Report: Genetically Modified Foods; Your Rights
Dr. Diane MacDonnell M.D. of North Country Holistic Care Center in Glens Falls. By Diane MacDonnell, M.D. Spring has arrived at last -- a season of promise and renewal. At this time many of us experience a reaffirmation to our...
Concord Pools To Build RV, Boat Storage Facility, Swimming Pool Store Near Exit 18
Mike Giavanone, owner of Concord Pools, owns this RV and boat storage facility at Saratoga Lake and plans to build a similar one in Queensbury near Northway Exit 18.By Jill Nagy The long, cold winter caused a change in Concord...
Study: Scaffold Law Endangers Workers, Drives Up Project Costs In New York State
New York state's unique "scaffold law," or Labor Law 240, designed to keep construction sites safe, is actually doing just the opposite: It is causing hundreds of injuries while costing the public millions of dollars, according to a recent...
Glens Falls Hospital Will Continue To Buy ‘Green’ Power From Colorado Company
Glens Falls Hospital has renewed a contract to buy green power from Renewable Choice Energy of Boulder, Colo., to offset 50 percent of its electricity consumption at its acute care hospital campus and 26 regional health care facilities for...
Stewart’s Shops Has Store Improvements, Expansions, New Stores On Tap For 2014
By Barbara Brewer La Mere Construction projects for Stewart's Shops are underway for the season. Stewart's spokesperson Maria D'Amelia says the company has plans for a dozen or so larger projects, some of which have received final approval in their...
Business Report: SUNY Adirondack Helps Local Businesses
Brian Durant, SUNY Adirondack vice president for academic and student affairs.By Brian Durant Beginning in the all 2014, SUNY Adirondack will offer a one-year certificate focused on entrepreneurship and business management. It provides an opportunity for students seeking to improve...
State Has Grants For Companies Develop ‘Green’ Job Skills Within Their Work Force
There is more than $500,000 available in job training grants through the state's Clean Energy On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, which helps eligible businesses develop green job skills in their work force. To date, the program has already awarded 64...