After touring the new Healthy Living Market in Wilton Mall in late April, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced proposed legislation that would expand markets for farmers and increase the availability of nutritious, locally grown food for consumers. The Local Farms,...
Two Local Theaters Among Those To Be Assisted Through Fundraising Campaign
A local effort is under way to preserve the small, independent theaters in North Country communities that are threatened with closure unless they can upgrade their projection systems from printed film to digital. The fundraising effort it called "Go...
South Glens Falls Route 9 Road Projects Result In ‘Green’ Award From State DOT
A state project that involves safety improvements along route 9 in South Glens Falls won an award from the state's firstin- the-nation Green Leadership in Transportation and environmental Sustainability (GreenLITeS) program. State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald celebrated...
DOT Makes Funds Available For Projects Like Streetscape Improvement, Bike Paths
State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced that applications are available for transportation projects, such as construction of bicycle paths and streetscape improvements, through the federally-funded Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP). Municipalities and non-profit incorporated groups are eligible to apply...
Finch Paper Arbor Day Program Stresses The Important Role Of Trees And Forestry
Finch Paper forester Mike Federice prepares to plant a tree seedling on the grounds of Jackson Heights Elementary School as part of an Arbor Day forestry education program. In celebration of Arbor Day, professional foresters from Finch Paper recently...
Lake George Will Host Bicycling Festival Run By Randonnee Cycliste Adirondacks
The Randonnée Cycliste Adirondacks (RC-A) launched online registration for a fall, bicycling event in Lake George. Created and managed by Medalist Sports, the three-day cycling festival will take place Sept. 27-29. Early registration discounts are available through July 31 at...
100 Works From Students Are Exhibited At The Hyde’s Annual Juried Art Show
This artwork done by Vanessa Baird, a senior at Lake George High School, won the Curator's Choice award at the annual juried art show at The Hyde museum. One hundred works from more than 1,114 entries by area high...
Bank Plans To Open Queensbury Branch
By Pamela Fisher Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. has plans to construct a new office near Exit 18 in Queensbury. It will be the company's 30th office location overall. The bank has leased approximately 2,000 square feet of...
Golf Tournament To Benefit CWI Agency
Jaeger and Flynn Associates Inc. (JFA) will host the 10th Annual Grip It 'N Rip It golf tournament to benefit Community, Work and Independence, Inc. (CWI) on Friday, May 31, 2013, at the Hiland Park Country Club, Queensbury. The format...
ARCC Spring Expo On May 14 Will Allow Businesses To Tout Goods And Services
The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Spring Expo will feature booths like this one last year, featuring Verizon, where attendees can learn about area businesses.The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) 2013 Spring Business Expo will be held 4-7...