A new SUNY Adirondack program, funded through a Health Profession Opportunity Grant, will train low-income residents of Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties for high-demand healthcare occupations. Officials said the program will help meet the growing national demand for healthcare...
Lotus Group To Expand Anytime Taxi Service Area
The Lotus Group, a seven-year-old Warrensburg company, is adding a taxi service to its list of ventures that includes an automotive repair shop, a construction company, a property management company, a nutracueticals line, a learning center and daycare, a...
State Clean Energy Standard Requires Half Of Electricity To Come From Renewable Sources
The state Public Service Commission has approved New York's Clean Energy Standard, which officials are calling the most comprehensive and ambitious clean energy mandate in the state's history, to fight climate change, reduce harmful air pollution, and ensure a...
Tri-County United Way Makes Duane Vaughan Its Executive Director Effective In September
The Tri-County United Way has hired Duane Vaughn as its new executive director. Vaughn has been executive director of Wait House, a shelter for homeless youths and mothers in Glens Falls, for nearly 14 years. The resident of Fort...
Stewart’s Co. Celebrates 70 Years Of Being In Business; Opens New Store In Ballston Spa
Stewart's Corp. completely renovated this shop on Church Avenue in Ballston Spa on the site of its original store opened 70 years ago. The new store supports its expanded food products. By MAureen Werther Stewart's Corp. is commemorating the...
Second Wine & Food Festival Sets Record For Event At Charles R. Wood Festival Commons
Sunny skies greeted attendees at this year's Adirondack Wine & Food Festival in Lake George. Officials said the goal of selling 5,000 tickets was surpassed. Courtesy Adirondack Wine & Food Festival Adirondack Festivals LLC, which operates the Adirondack Wine...
Eagle Flyer Zip Line Open For Thrill Seekers; Operated By Adirondack Extreme Adventure
People are strapped in to use the Eagle Flyer zip line that opened in Lake George in early July. Courtesy Adirondack Extreme LLC The Eagle Flyer zip line in Lake George opened on July 9 under a new operating...
Adirondack Thunder President: First Season A Success; Momentum Building For Next Year
The Adirondack Thunder beat the Manchester Monarchs in the ECHL playoffs. Courtesy Adirondack Thunder By Maureen Werther After a successful first year in their new home, the Adirondack Thunder hockey team is eagerly counting the days until their 2016-117...
Glens Falls Foundation Awards $180,000 To Group To Combat Intergenerational Poverty
The Glens Falls Foundation has awarded $180,000 in grants to three community organizations for new efforts to fight intergenerational poverty and help families in crisis in Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga counties. The first-ever Critical Community Needs grants were...
Builder Of Custom, Modular, Other Homes Opens Adirondack Design Center On Route 9
Saratoga Construction LLC has opened a new Adirondack Design Center in Lake George. The company designs and constructs custom homes, modular homes, log and timber homes and more. Saratoga Construction LLC has opened a new Adirondack Design Center at...