Washington County Local Development Corp. and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will announce the 2013 Washington County Small Business of the Year Awards at a luncheon on Dec. 6 at Rainer's B&B on the Green, 89 County Road 41...
Independent Living Center Gets Pact For NYS Benefit Exchange Navigator Program
The Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) recently received a state Department of Health contract for the new Health Benefit Exchange Navigator Program. The contract covers the counties of Warren, Washington, Clinton and Essex counties. Individuals, families and small businesses with...
State Launches Online Tourism Guide To Provide Wide Range Of Info In One Spot
New York state this month launched an extensive new online guide to sustainable travel. Officials said the website, which includes bookable itineraries, makes the state one of the only U.S. destinations to promote sustainable tourism on such a large...
High-Tech Study Of Lake George Aimed At Getting ‘True Picture’ Of Lake’s Health
The Jefferson Project at Lake George is building one of the world's most sophisticated environmental monitoring and prediction systems, which will provide scientists and the community with a real-time picture of the health of the lake, according to officials...
Holiday Shopping, Rife With Creative Choices And Ideas, Leaves Plentiful Options In Downtown Areas Of The Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, South Glens Falls Region
bjsartworks framing gallery and studio is one of the 70 unique retail stores, boutiques, galleries and studios located in the Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls. By Lisa Balschunat Shopping local can help fill a holiday gift box...
Breweries Are On the Rise In the Region; Munter Enterprises Has A Hand In Many
Jason Kissinger, head brewer at Davidson Brothers Brewing Co., oversees the brewing process in Glens Falls. The business will soon expand at a new facility in Queensbury By Lisa Balschunat Mike and John Munter, both with years of experience...
Poll Says State Voters Likely to Approve Casino Legislation As Worded On Ballot
When New York voters head to polls in November, they are likely to approve the constitutional amendment to legalize the expansion of non-Indian casino gaming, according to the results of a Siena College poll release Sept. 30. Saratoga Springs...
Plans For A Second Large Hotel Scrapped In Lake George; Project to Be Downsized
BY JILL NAGY Responding to community opposition to plans for a six-story hotel to replace the Surfside by the Lake on Canada Street in Lake George Village, owner Salim Amersi has decided to downsize his project, but still make...
‘Leadership Adirondack’ Enrollees Named; class Reaches Full capacity For First time
The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) announce the Leadership Adirondack class of 2013- 2014. Leadership Adirondack is a long-standing program of the Chamber, now in its 24th year. For the first time in the history of the program...
Projects At Library Get Financial Help Via Grant From Leo Cox Beach Foundation
Crandall Public Library received a grant of $22,800 from the locally-based Leo Cox Beach Foundation to support four library projects over the next year. Library officials said a portion of the grant will fund efforts to expand the library's...