Ed Ellis, President of Iowa Pacific Holdings, Inc. (second from left), cuts the ceremonial red ribbon marking the opening of the first freight train service from North Creek to North River in over 20 years. He is joined by...
40th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival Animates Glens Falls September 20 – 23
This farmer and his barnyard will be floating over Warren County airport during the 40th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival on September 20-23. The world's largest inflated petting zoo with ten special animal shapes will lift off on Saturday and...
Double Your Cycling Pleasure With Beautiful Blossoms Along The Warren County Bikeway
Freddie Senser-Lee (r) poses with some of many bicyclists who enjoy the fruits of his labors beautifying the Warren County Bikeway with blossoming plants.By Eva Weaver Anyone who's been to the Aldi Store in Queensbury, or who frequents the...
Core Revolutionary Group Fitness Celebrates 1st Anniversary With Programs For Everyone
The four fitness experts who own and operate Core are (l to r): Joanne DeTore, Noelle Stevens, Sonja Balcom, and Nicole Sherman.By Maureen Werther Core Revolutionary Group Fitness of Glens Falls is celebrating its first year in business on...
Elevation Pilates Focuses On Strengthening Core Muscles To Boost Energy, Reduce Pain
Kathy Porcell of Elevation Pilates offers private, semi-private, and group classes using specialized machines and movements to strengthen the body's core muscles.By Jill Nagy A new fitness option, Pilates, is available in downtown Glens Falls. Elevation Pilates, which opened...
My Turn: Passive Solar – A Primer: What Do People Think Solar Energy Is??
Bruce R. Brownell, owner of Adirondack Alternate Energy.By Bruce R. Brownell When we hear the term solar used today, most people think of photovoltaic (PV) panels on roofs producing electricity from sunlight. It's popular, supported by incentives, efficient and...
Residential And Business Owners Choose Foam Insulation To Curb Future Fuel Costs
Spray foam insulation has become very popular for new construction, because its high insulation and sealing properties save energy costs over the long run.By Susan E. Campbell High performance insulation can make a home or commercial building more comfortable...
Energy-Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Panelized Homes Offer Many Advantages
This panelized Harvest Home in Charlton combines energy-saving construction techniques with geothermal heating to further reduce energy costs.By Maureen Werther Cecil Provost of Saratoga Construction and Ben Dickerson, owner of Energy Max Solar and Geothermal have teamed up to...
Increased Concern With Energy Efficiency In Today’s New Construction And Remodeling
Hilltop Construction President Tom Albrecht advises that careful planning and coordination helps assure best results in every construction project.By Barbara Brewer La Mere When asked about trends in energy efficiency in construction projects, Tom Albrecht, President/CEO of Hilltop Construction,...
Weekly High School Football Games To Be Aired Every Week This Season On WMML-AM
Radio station Fox Sports Radio WMML 1230-AM, owned and operated locally by Queensbury-based Adirondack Broadcasting, will broadcast a local high school football game every week during the 2012 season. "We've added a number of high profile professional properties in the...