More than $170 million in federal funds that could have been sent to other states will be returned to Upstate New York to expand broadband and high speed internet service, state officials announced on Jan. 27. The bipartisan effort was...
Business Briefs: February 2017
AAA recently announced its annual Diamond Awards recognizing hotels and restaurants from across the nation. The Inn at Erlowest in Lake George received a four-star diamond rating for its restaurant. The Sagamore resort in Bolton received a four-star diamond...
Show some love in February!
Lighthouse Advisors, LLC BY Michael Cruz Employees need to know that their efforts are appreciated. In the daily rush of running a business we often forget that. Please don't! All too often, we think that paying someone is reward...
Albany Med Will Construct The First Pediatric Emergency Department In Northeast Region
This rendering shows part of the new Pediatric Emergency Department at Albany Medical Center. The $50 million project will be funded by loans and donations. Albany Medical Center has plans to construct the region's first Pediatric Emergency Department. It...
Ethics Reform, Pension Forfeiture Bill Among Priorities For Assemblyman Dan Stec in 2017
Assemblyman Dan Stec represents Warren County and parts of Washington County. BY ASSEMBLYMAN DAN STEC The 2017 Legislative session is fast approaching and I expect to see a continuation of ethics reform efforts. We need to pass the pension...
Nielsen Co. Acquires Gracenote In Queensbury’ EDC Offers Assistance For Smooth Transition
Gracenote in Queensbury, a provider of reference information for over 12 million movie and television listings and more, will become part of the global Nielsen company. Deborah Gerber Photography The Nielsen company has entered into an agreement with Tribune...
Plenty For Hockey Fans To See And Do At Upcoming ‘Fan Fest’ Events In Lake George
Gunnar, mascot for the Adirondack Thunder, will be at the ECHL All-Star Classic Fan Fest. Courtesy Adirondack Thunder The Adirondack Thunder announced details surrounding the All-Star Classic Fan Fest to be held 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at...
Northeastern Fine Jewelry To Occupy Former Scoville Jewelers Space; To Open In February
This building at 167 Glen St. ,Glens Falls, will be home of Northeastern Fine Jewelry. Deborah Gerber Photography It didn't take long for a new tenant to be found for the downtown Glens Falls location that housed Scoville Jewelers...
Personnel Briefs: January 2017
Adirondack Health Institute announced the hiring of Kate Clark as chief administrative officer/delivery systems and the promotion of Bob Cawley to chief information officer. In the role of chief administrative officer/delivery system, Clark provides leadership, management and strategic oversight for the...
Lake George Steamboat Co. To Mark 200th Anniversary With A Variety Of Special Events
The Mohican II, shown dry docked, is one of the three boats of the Lake George Steamboat company. This year it is in line for a newly refurbished hull. Courtesy Lake George Steamboat Co. By Jill Nagy The Lake...