By Susan E. Campbell A forum in Lake George last month on the possibility of casino gambling in the area drew some 250 people, "the largest turnout I have ever been involved with in this county," said Lake George Mayor...
Sen. Gillibrand Proposes Law That Would Expand Markets For Local Farm Produce
After touring the new Healthy Living Market in Wilton Mall in late April, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced proposed legislation that would expand markets for farmers and increase the availability of nutritious, locally grown food for consumers. The Local Farms,...
Professionals Approach Growth Issues With Same Skill Sets, But Different Perspectives
Susanne Murtha is a wellness coach in Bakers Mills, Warren County By Susan E. Campbell Like many business owners, people get consumed by and intertwined with their company. It becomes part of their life. When a business suffers, they...
Two Local Theaters Among Those To Be Assisted Through Fundraising Campaign
A local effort is under way to preserve the small, independent theaters in North Country communities that are threatened with closure unless they can upgrade their projection systems from printed film to digital. The fundraising effort it called "Go...
Ambrosia Diner In Queensbury Is Fourth Restaurant Operated By Pilarinos Family
Barbara Brewer La Mere Ambrosia Diner opened in December at 518 Aviation Road in Queensbury, one of four diners owned by the Pilarinos family. All but one of the locations, Plaza Diner in Hudson, are built to replicate the...
South Glens Falls Route 9 Road Projects Result In ‘Green’ Award From State DOT
A state project that involves safety improvements along route 9 in South Glens Falls won an award from the state's firstin- the-nation Green Leadership in Transportation and environmental Sustainability (GreenLITeS) program. State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald celebrated...
Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Snack Food Made For Take-Out At ‘Just A Wing Thing’
Travis Havens, left, and his parents, Kellene and Wayne Havens, operate Just A Wing Thing at 199 Warren St. in Glens Falls, offering chicken wings and other take-out food. By Jill Nagy Just a Wing Thing, a new family...
WWAARC Collects Pet Supplies And Food As Part Of Program To Help Out The SPCA
Anne Marie Lockhart (left), WWAARC board president, presented pet food and supplies to Heather Carlton (center) and Deb Myers of the SPCA of Upstate New York. WWAARC, the Warren, Washington & Albany Counties Chapter of NYSARC Inc., recently participated...
Boneyard BBQ Opens As Take-Out Place, Could Expand To Eat-In Seating This Fall
This logo marks the new barbecue take-out business in Greenwich. By Susan E. Campbell What do apple wood and Fords have in common? They're linked by a restaurant concept that will soon bring barbecued meats and side dishes right...
Business Report: Construction Labor Shortage Grows
Margie Miller works in sales and business development at Curtis Lumber.By Margie Miller The good news is that residential construction is coming back to life after one of the worst downturns since the Great Depression. It is no secret...