Officials of SUNY Adirondack and Paul Smith's College signed a dual admissions agreement on Aug. 5 that will make it easier for area students to seek bachelor's degrees in hospitality and recreation studies, officials said. The new agreement was...
Juicin’ Jar In Lake George Makes Drinks, Smoothies With Fresh, Healthy Products
Cristina Laubenheimer, one of the owners of the Juicin' Jar, at 204 Canada St. in Lake George, makes one of the fresh, healthy drinks the new shop provides for customers By Liz Witbeck The Juicin' Jar opened in Lake...
NY Craft Brewer Workgroup To Offer Ways To Continue Craft Beer Industry Growth
New York state has formed the first-ever NY Craft Brewer Workgroup, which will put forth recommendations on ways to continue spurring the rapid expansion of the state's craft beer sector. The work group, which is a direct result of...
EDC Warren County Works On Economic Development Revolving Loan Program
By Barbara Pinckney The Economic Development Corp. of Warren County is putting the finishing touches on a $500,000 revolving loan fund for area businesses. Ed Bartholomew, president of the EDC, said the organization is partnering with the Washington County...
Two Scrap Metal Recyclers, Under New Ownership, See Bright Business Future
At R. Cohen Recycling of Glens Falls, a recycler of various kinds of scrap metal, the manager says the building and facility was upgraded and the entire operation is more efficient By Jill Nagy Consolidation, environment cleanup, a general...
Company Helps Senior Citizens Live At Home In Comfortable, Safe Surroundings
Patti Grey Whann operates Redesign 4 Seniors in Glens Falls By Susan E. Campbell Aging seniors have a dozen choices as to where to live out their remaining years. For many, their hearts are in their homes. But their...
AARP Executive: Medicare Will Work With Smart Changes, Wasteful Spending Cuts
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond has called for "common sense" changes in the Medicare system that can result in costs savings, while keeping vital programs intact, in reaction to the recent 2014 Medicare Trustees report. The report "reminds...
Business Report: Don’t Make Estate Plan ‘A Family Secret’
Debra A. Verni is a partner with the Herzog Law Firm PC By Debra A. Verni, Esq. Only about 40 percent of adults in America have a will, which may not be entirely surprising. No one wants to be...
Business Report: Social Media Is Thorny For Employers
Michael Billok, labor attorney with Bond, Schoeneck & King in Albany By Michael Billok As an employer, there is no such thing as common sense when it comes to social media. The technology has evolved so fast, and the...
‘Sensory Six’ Aims To Design Office Space With Focus On Simplicity, Luxury, Health
Sandra Fox is the founder of the new Sensory Six in Saratoga Springs A new design-build firm, Sensory Six, a company focused on creating commercial and residential living spaces "that are in harmony with the senses" has opened in...