This photo shows a portion of the Padanarum wetlands, an important wildlife habitat, recently acquired by LGLC. The property will be available for public use.The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) closed recently on the sale of nearly 500 acres of...
Local And National Breweries Will Combine Efforts For 3rd Annual Glens Falls Brewfest
Over 50 breweries from both our region, across the country and around the globe are assembling in Glens Falls for the Glens Falls Brewfest on Saturday, April 7 at the Queensbury Hotel (88 Ridge St). Tickets are $35 in advance...
300 Congressional Representatives Agree To Renew Tax Incentives For Land Conservation
The Lake George Land Conservancy announced that on Friday, February 17, 300 U.S. Representatives, including Representative Chris Gibson (NY-20), have co-sponsored the Conservation Easement Incentive Act. H.R. 1964 makes permanent a recently-expired tax incentive that helps organizations like the Lake...
The NY Times Knowledge Network And SUNY Empire State College Announce Collaboration
The New York Times Knowledge Network has welcomed SUNY Empire State College to the ranks of institutions collaborating to advance educational opportunities for adults. The agreement establishes a collaboration in which Empire State College degree program offerings will be...
Saratoga Casino & Raceway Opens 2012 Racing Season
Saratoga Casino and Raceway opened for the 71st harness racing season on March 4. With 169 racing dates, the 2012 season will run through December 15. Throughout March, races will begin at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Matinee...
Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings Released
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with...
Hyde’s Rembrandt Comes Back Home To Glens Falls
Rembrandt's "Christ with Folded Arms" now back at Hyde Collection.The Hyde Collection announced that its prized Christ with Folded Arms by Rembrandt van Rijn has returned to its Hyde Collection home in Hyde House Library. It is now on view...
MVP Suite Rides: Entrepreneur Turns Passion For Baseball Into High-Style Service Business
Mark Burritt came up with the idea for his new business after a weeklong trip to visit as many baseball parks as possible.By Marion E. Altieri When the time is right for an idea, it happens, and sometimes you have...
Sports Page Ski Shop Wins Nat’l Award Again Finalist In Two More Snow Sports Categories
The winning family. (l to r): Gary, Susan Justin, Drew, and Memphis (the dog) Higley celebrate in their ski shop - the Sports Page.At the SIA Snowsports Industry Show in Denver recently, Skiing Business Magazine awarded the Sports Page Ski...
Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Historic Amphitheatre To Undergo Façade Renovation
The new SPAC façade will be a more contemporary version of the existing shield design with a new faceted aspect to add depth and interest. The fifty-year old, deteriorating façade on Saratoga Performing Arts Center's historic amphitheatre will be gone...