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The Glens Falls Civic Center will host the Garden Bros Circus–a family tradition for over 100 Years–on Friday, April 21, for two shows, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Garden Bros Circus celebrates 100 years entertaining families throughout North America.

“We are excited that this show will return to Glens Falls,” said Jeff Mead, arena general manager. “The Garden Bros Circus is bringing an all-new show and offers great family entertainment for people of all ages.”

Circus officials said it will be the last chance to see the live elephants act.

A local resident and economic development official who has been battling cancer is using his story to help motivate donors during a 10-week intensive campaign to raise money toward curing cancer.

Ryan Van Amburgh agreed to become a nominee in the Upstate NY/VT Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man/Woman of the Year fundraising campaign.

Proceeds raised during the campaign will directly fund cancer research.

For every dollar raised by the Van Amburgh family, Ryan receives a Man of the Year vote until the conclusion of the campaign on May 12. That’s the night of the society’s grand finale event held at 8 p.m. at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom in Troy, when winners will be announced.

One of the top philanthropic events of the year in the Capital Region, tickets and sponsorships for the finale, benefiting Van Amburgh ‘s campaign, can be purchased online at www.ChangeTheStory.Today. Direct donations to his campaign can also be made at that site.

Jim Lozano founded CFO for Hire in 2000 and will continue to guide it for BST & Cos. Courtesy BST & Cos. CPAs LLP BST & Co. CPAs, LLP, one of the Capital Region's leading financial and management consulting...

Two key Hudson Headwaters physician-executives will be transitioning to new senior leadership roles effective July 1. Dr. John Rugge, founder and CEO, will be moving to the role of executive chairman and Dr. Dan Larson has been named chief...

The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) has reached a $6 million target for its Accelerate capital campaign. Launched Sept. 1, 2016, Accelerate is a five-year campaign and collaborative investment to accelerate and secure the region's economic stability. Officials said...

The Great Escape, in partnership with Samsung Electronics America Inc., announced in April an all-new virtual-reality experience ride, Drop of Doom VR, at the Queensbury facility.

“The area’s first-ever drop tower virtual-reality attraction is a thrilling, immersive encounter that combines the fear of heights and the fear of spiders in one heart-pounding experience that only Six Flags could deliver,” the company said in a new release.

Drop of Doom VR makes its debut at the Great Escape in July.

“As we continue to explore the endless opportunities utilizing Samsung Gear VR technology, we can change the content of rides to offer an entirely new experience,” said Eric Gilbert, president of Great Escape Resort Properties Park. “We look forward to giving our guests another reason to visit and make new memories at the park this season.”

Riders, using Samsung Gear VR, powered by Oculus, will become the pilots of a futuristic gunship under attack by mutant spiders, Gilbert said.

By Jill Nagy

Argyle Cheese Farmer will quadruple its space when it moves into a building on Pruyn’s Island in Glens Falls.

Marge Randles, co-owner of the company with her husband, Dave Randles, said they had been looking, unsuccessfully, for three years for a suitable space in Washington County.

She said they expect to maintain a cheese-aging and packaging facility at the current farm location in Argyle, but most of the rest of the manufacturing operation will probably move to Glens Falls. How quickly the transition takes place will depend, in part, on whether the project is among those approved as part of the Glens Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

The Charles R. Wood Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from IRS approved 501(c)3 organizations whose projects or programs assist children, healthcare or the arts in the Lake George Region and surrounding areas. Eligible applicants can visit the website www.charlesrwoodfoundation.com...

The Adirondack Civic Center Coalition Inc. will purchase the ECHL Adirondack Thunder from the Calgary Flames in a deal that ensures continued operation of professional hockey in Glens Falls.

The ECHL board of governors unanimously approved the sale in February, providing coalition representatives with a seat on the ECHL board.

The purchase price was not disclosed, but the coalition is launching a “Keep Hockey Here” fundraising campaign to solicit the additional funds necessary for a successful team ownership. It has already raised $200,000 of the $1 million campaign goal, including contributions from coalition members.

The coalition said any profits generated by the team will be used in support of the team and the Civic Center. None of the Coalition members or hockey board of managers will receive any profits.

“Owning the Adirondack Thunder allows us to control our own destiny and focus on the long-term success of hockey and the Civic Center,” Daniel J. Burke, president of the coalition, said on Feb. 28. “Since the Adirondack Red Wings left in 1999, the community has not had a long-term commitment from a professional hockey organization. That changes today.”

By Maureen WertherA group of local officials, business leaders, venue owners and stakeholders are teaming up with the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce's Convention and Visitors' Bureau to talk about establishing the Warren County region as a year-round destination...