The newly approved New York state budget includes a minimum wage increase that is the result of several compromises. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on April 4 signed legislation enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan and a 12-week paid...
Playoff Hockey Coming To Civic Center For First Time Since 2006; Ticket Deals Available
The Adirondack Thunder will play the Manchester Monarchs in the playoffs. Courtesy Adirondack Thunder The Adirondack Thunder have made the ECHL playoffs and began postseason play on April 13. The Thunder is playing the Manchester Monarchs in a best-of-seven...
Adirondack Wine & Food Festival To Return In June; Officials Hope To Double Attendance
The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival is returning this summer, scheduled to take place June 25 and 26 at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George Village. The event debuted in 2015, run by Adirondack Festivals LLC, a...
Garden Bros Circus Brings Acrobats, Clowns, Elephants, Camels To Glens Falls Civic Center
Performing elephants will be part of the Garden Bros Circus that is coming to the Glens Falls Civic Center for two shows on April 20. Courtesy Garden Bros Circus The Glens Falls Civic Center will host the Garden Bros...
DXL Becomes Tenant At Lake George Outlet Stores; Offers Clothing For Large-Sized Men
A DXL outlet on Route 9 in Lake George is a new addition to Lake George Outlets. Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography A DXL Outlet store in Lake George has opened from Destination XL Group Inc., a retailer of men's XL...
New York State Has Funds For Companies To Use For Expanding Internet In Rural Areas
New York state is accepting applications from tech companies to participate in the New NY Broadband Program, aimed at extending high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved areas across the state. The state launched its Consolidated Funding Application Portal,...
Top Gov. Cuomo Aide Will Become New CEO, President Of Center For Economic Growth
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) board of directors has selected Andrew Kennedy as the new president and CEO, beginning July 1. Kennedy will take over the helm of the regional economic and business development organization from Michael Hickey,...
Stored Technology Solutions Expands Again, Opens New Office In Albany Business Park
By Maureen Werther Stored Technology Solutions (StoredTech) recently opened its newest location in Albany at the business park in Great Oaks Boulevard, just off Western Avenue. It is the fourth branch office for the company. StoredTech offers clients a...
Move To Downtown Glens Falls Gives Business Boost And Adds Space To Samantha’s Cafe
Jennifer Kraft, far right, and Liz Wilcox, far left, are owners of Samantha's Cafe, which moved to 193 Glen St. in Glens Falls, and has an expanded breakfast menu, including more to-go items. Photo/Todd Bissonette Photography By Jennifer Farnsworth...
Adirondack Regional Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Nominations For Seven Annual Awards
The Adirondack Business Council of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2016 Business of the Year Awards. Awards will be presented to deserving ARCC member businesses for their achievements in business, economic, and quality...