Glens Falls Business Journal

Glens Falls Hospital Honors Nurses; Prepares For Designation As Federal ‘Magnet’ Hospital

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

Glens Falls Hospital, during a week-long celebration of Nurses Week in May, honored 11 nurses for the quality care they provide throughout the entire year.

The events of Nurses Week were centered on recognizing nurses for the critical role they have in delivering compassionate and expert clinical care to patients.

The hospital also announced that for the past four consecutive years, Glens Falls Hospital nurses have been finalists or named in the Top 10 Nurses of the Year for the Times Union Salute to Nurses, including this year’s winner Jennifer Cleveland.

At the hospital’s annual Nurse of the Year awards ceremony, honors were given in four diverse categories: nurse leadership, nurse as teacher, clinical nurse, and magnet champion. The nurses were nominated and selected by their peers. Winners included:

Fort Hudson Health System CEO Gets The 2018 Lawrence E. Martin Memorial Award

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

Andrew Cruikshank joined Fort Hudson Health System as CEO in 2000.
Courtesy Fort Hudson Health System

The CEO of Fort Hudson Health System, Inc., has been awarded the highest honor for excellence in senior care leadership by a statewide association of senior care providers.

Andrew Cruikshank as presented with the 2018 Lawrence E. Larson Memorial Award of Honor from LeadingAge New York on May 24 in Saratoga Springs.

LeadingAge New York represents more than 450 nonprofit senior care organizations from across the state.

NYS Health Connector Website Allows Quick Access To Wide Range Of Health Information

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

The state Department of Health has launched the NYS Health Connector, a web-based application that allows quick access to a wide range of health information—such as the costs of various medical procedures and the frequency those procedures are performed at hospitals—empowering consumers to make more informed health care decisions.

The new website, which also features health care service and utilization data, is a rich resource for policymakers and researchers interested in identifying needs and resources in communities throughout the state as well, officials said.

“It is critical for patients to be active participants in their healthcare decisions, and we are proud to announce that the NYS Health Connector can help them reach that goal,” said state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. “We have consolidated and made accessible multiple sources of data that will help New Yorkers achieve better health, better care and lower costs.”

State’s Official Health Care Marketplace Says Enrollment Topped 4.3 Million People In May

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace,reported in May that more than 4.3 million New Yorkers enrolled in health plans during its fifth open enrollment period that ran from Nov. 1, 2017 through Jan. 31.

“We worked hard to get the message out that the Marketplace is ‘open for business,’ and that the health plans offered through NY State of Health provide New Yorkers with the protection and security of health insurance,” said NY State of Health Executive Director Donna Frescatore. “This year, consumers had a choice of health plans at prices that were, in many cases, the same or lower than last year.”

Despite being a year marked by concerns about the continuation of the Affordable Care Act, consumer demand for coverage in New York remains strong, she said.

‘Wicks From The Sticks’ Expands With A Store On Saratoga Avenue In South Glens Falls

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

Wicks From The Sticks has expanded with a new storefront in South Glens Falls.

Wicks From The Sticks: Candle & Craft Co-Op has expanded with a new storefront at 101 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls.

Alongside their home-grown candle company local entrepreneurs, Megan and Jeremiah Arnold have invited over 40 local artisans to join them at a new storefront.

They plan to hold grand re-opening for the storefront on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24.

Wicks From The Sticks has been located at 264 Warren St. in Glens Falls for the past year and quickly outgrew their location. Setting their focus on local artisans, do-it-yourself classes, children’s birthday parties and craft events, it was not long before hey knew they needed a bigger space.

The Pizza Shop In Warrensburg Moves Into A New Location With Renovated Kitchen Space

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

The Pizza Shop has moved to new space at 3918 Main St. in Warrensburg. The spot has a completely renovated kitchen and a spacious dining room.

By Jennifer Farnsworth

Fans of The Pizza Shop in Warrensburg are enjoying the benefits of the new 3918 Main St. location.

Owners Maggie and Giobanni Canepa purchased the space in May.

The new spot, right down the street from their previous location, has a completely renovated kitchen and a spacious dining room that Maggie Giobanni said meets the needs of their growing business that reopened earlier this month.

“We are really happy with the new space. It really seems to be working well,” said Canepa.

Dizzy Chicken Changes Its Glens Falls Site From Restaurant To A Catering Business

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

This Dizzy Chicken storefront in Glens Falls is now being used for its catering business.

By Jill Nagy

After nearly three years in Glens Falls, Dizzy Chicken is shifting its restaurant operations to a newer outlet in Saratoga Springs.

The Glens Falls site, at 72 South St., will be devoted exclusively to a catering facility.

Justin Bartlett, co-owner with his wife, Annamaria, attributed the change to a poor location and lack of parking in Glens Falls.

“The business was not large enough to merit keeping it going,” he said. The Saratoga restaurant opened in August 2017 and is “going well,” he said, “and kind of met our expectations for the winter.”

Couple Purchases The Juliana Resort On Lake George; No Renovations Planned As Rooms Fill

June 13, 2018June 14, 2018

This is the boathouse at The Juliana Resort in Diamond Point, purchased by Jessica Ferguson and Chris Menter in May for $2.9 million. The resort is open for the season.By Maureen Werther

Jessica Ferguson and Chris Menter closed on the purchase of The Juliana Resort located at 3842 Lake Shore Drive in Diamond Point, in May. They are ready to greet long-time customers and new ones as the season begins to heat up.

The couple purchased the property from Eric and Alia Fahlborg for $2.9 million. The Fahlborg’s have owned and operated the resort since 2003, when they bought it for $1.43 million.

Since that time, The Juliana has become a popular return destination for many families, who come there annually to vacation on Lake George. The Juliana has 24 rooms and sits on two acres, situated approximately halfway between Lake George village and the village of Bolton.

State Grant Will Fund Strategy Planning To Create Outdoor ‘Recreational Hub’ In Bolton

May 10, 2018May 11, 2018

Visitors stroll past the Bolton Landing Visitors Center. A state grant has been obtained to form a ‘recreational hub’ and create strategies to promote the area.
Courtesy Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce

The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the 2018 Conservation Partnership Program to start a new initiative in the town of Bolton.

The grant will enable the LGLC and community partners to develop strategies and plans to establish a new outdoor recreation hub in Bolton.

The plan is a collaborative effort between the town, the Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce, and the Lake George Land Conservancy. The LGLC has contracted with the Chazen Companies to develop the plan.

4th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival Slated For June 23-24 At Festival Commons

May 10, 2018May 11, 2018

Attendees wait to taste wines at last year’s Adirondack Wine & Food Festival at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George. Organizers hope to sell some 6,200 tickets this year.
Courtesy Adirondack Wine & Food Festival

More than 80 New York state wineries, craft beverage makers, artisan food vendors, food trucks and more will participate in this year’s Adirondack Wine and Food Festival in Lake George on Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24.

The fourth annual festival will be held at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons, 17 West Brook Road, Lake George. It will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

“Ticket sales are going very well,” said festival founder Sasha Pardy. “We have already sold 1,300 tickets, which is quite far ahead of the same time last year. Our goal this year is 6,200 attendees and so far we are on track.”