New York state has been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to participate in a federal pilot program for the procurement of locally-grown produce in New York state schools. The Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and...
NYS Solar Initiative Aims At Making Projects Easy, Affordable For Localities
New York state has launch Community Solar NY, a new effort under the NY-Sun initiative to make implementing solar easier and more affordable for communities across the state. The program launched in December supports community projects known as "Solarize"...
Adirondack Wellness Group Set To Offer Medical Services And Health Education
This building at 310 Dixon Road in Queensbury will soon be the site of Adirondack Wellness Group, offering chiropractic services, acupuncture and oriental medicine BY BARBARA PINCKNEY A Queensbury native and his bride-to- be are preparing to open Adirondack...
‘Fitness Professionals On Demand’ Brings Programs To Companies, Schools, More
This fitness program staged in a gymnasium by Fitness Professionals On Demand is one of the services it provides for businesses, bringing the programs to clients BY JILL NAGY Judith Cox and a group of 35 independent contractors are...
Business Report: Plan A Business Exit Now
Stephan L. Ferraro is a CPA and partner with SaxBST LLP. BY STEPHEN L. FERRARO With 2015 in full swing, some businesses may need to begin to think about planning a business exit. Listed are 10 reasons why one...
Business Report: Steps To Solid Planning
Michael Cruz, president of Lighthouse Advisors LLC, Queensbury BY MICHAEL CRUZ A plan is like a map, and you don't need a map if you're going somewhere you already have been before or if you don't care where you...
West Mountain Operator Stresses Resort As Place For Families To Come And Enjoy
Spencer Montgomery, operator of West Mountain ski facility, looks on as one of the new snowmakers spews out fresh snow toward a Piston Bully snow groomer BY LIZ WITBECK It is December and that means ski centers are opening...
Bonacio Multi-Use Project In Glens Falls Eyed As ‘Transformative’ For Downtown
This preliminary concept plan shows the site of a multi-use building, upper left, that EDC Warren County President Ed Bartholomew said will help transform downtown BY BARBARA PINCKNEY Saratoga Springs-based developer Sonny Bonacio has turned his attention to Glens...
Investors Examine The Development Of Building To Spur Whitehall’s Downtown
A group called Whitehall Forward wants to buy and develop this 14,000-square-foot, three-story structure at 80-84 Main St. for commercial, retail and rental space BY BARBARA PINCKNEY A single building, and residents willing to invest in their village, may...
New Bistro Owner Johanna Von Geldern Brings In Helen McIntosh As Head Chef
Dish Bistro in Greenwich is in the hands of new ownership as of Nov. 1. Dish Bistro, at 93 Main St. in Greenwich, is under new ownership. Johanna Von Geldern took over the restaurant's operations as of Nov. 1....