A plan that maps sustainability strategies for the North Country region has achieved recognition from the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA), a professional institute for certified planners. Produced as part of the statewide "Cleaner...
Business Council Of NYS Asks Legislature To Examine Tax Burdens On Businesses
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. recently called for action by the state Legislature to ease the tax burden for small businesses. Council officials highlighted the need for improving New York's business climate and promoting economic growth...
Personnel Briefs
The Adirondack Mountain Club recently hired two new staff members for ADK's Lake George and Albany Offices. Linda T. Smith joins ADK as annual fund manager. She is responsible for all aspects of annual fund giving, including maintaining donor...
Arrow Financial Corp Recognized as One of Nation’s Top Mid-tier Banks
Arrow Financial Corp. was recently recognized by American Banker Magazine as one of the nation's top mid-tier banks based on its return on equity. The magazine's August edition looked at nearly 200 public and private companies with between $2...
George O’Keefe Exhibit Catalogue from The Hyde Museum Makes Amazon Best Seller List
The Hyde Museum exhibition catalogue, "Modern Nature: Georgia O'Keeffe and Lake George," made it to Amazon's list of the top 100 best sellers in the Art/Photography, Individual Artist category, according to the museum. The fully illustrated, 200-page book is...
Glens Falls National’s Community Appreciation Day Raised Money for Local Groups
The Aviation Road Office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. celebrated its 10th anniversary and generated donations for two local groups during a Hawaiian luau-themed Community Appreciation Day. The event on Aug. 16 collected food items and $100...
Stewart’s Shops ‘Blueberry Patch’ Named World’s Best at 2013 World Dairy Expo
Stewart's Shops announced that its Blueberry Pomegranate Greek frozen yogurt, known as Blueberry Patch, was named the world's best at the 2013 World Dairy Expo. The flavor, which is new this year, ranked number one in the frozen yogurt...
Two Adirondack Winery Wines Earned Medals at State Fair Competition
Adirondack Winery announced that two wines from its newest varietal lines earned medals at the recent New York State Fair Commercial Wine Competition. Adirondack Winery's Seyval Blanc won a gold medal, the only winery to win gold for Seyval...
Associates of Glens Falls Appointed to Sell Insurance from Travelers
Associates of Glens Falls (AOGF) has been appointed to sell personal and commercial insurance from Travelers. Chuck Gohn, president of Associates of Glens Falls said the agency will now be able to offer customers Travelers coverage for their automobiles,...
Broad Street Office of Glens Falls National Raised Money for Two Nonprofits
The Broad Street Office of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. generated almost $1,250 for two local nonprofits during a Community Appreciation Day on Sept. 6. Donations and proceeds from basket raffles generated $1248.52, which will be split...