On the 45th anniversary of the first Women’s Equality Day, an active local group will be marking the occasion with events at the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls. The Celebrating Suffrage Committee of Greater Glens Falls will hold a program on Sunday, August 26th from 1 pm to 3 pm, to honor the women who...
With Grassland Bill on the Books, State Will Pay Tax Freight
Conservation can be a pricy endeavor, so there’s good news for the Washington County towns of Argyle, Fort Edward and Kingsbury. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Washington County Grasslands Bill into law last week, requiring New York State to pay property taxes on state-owned land that is now designated part of a critical and...
Cool Offer: Free Tickets for ADK Thunder Oct. 5 Preseason Game
The Adirondack Thunder are eager for their fans to get on board for the 2018-2019 season, so they’re kicking off pre-season action with a special offer: Free tickets for their Oct. 5 game against the Reading Royals. The 7 pm game takes place at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, with a second game Saturday...
Washington County Grasslands Adds 180 Acres of Purchased Land
Former four-term Fort Edward town supervisor Merrilyn Pulver has sold 180 acres of her family farm to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which will designate the land as part of Washington County Grassland Important Bird Area. The DEC’s Wildlife Management Area announced the $326,000 purchase of the tract along Plum Road...
Hyde Collection Show Will Feature Artwork Depicting Man & Horse
There’s no shortage of opportunities for horse watching in the southern Adirondacks, especially with Saratoga Race Course’s 2018 meet kicking off Friday, July 20. But just in case anyone was seeking a different, more interpretative perspective, curators at The Hyde Collection have you covered. The show is called “Horse and Rider,” and it’s aimed...
Special Summer Classes at the World Awareness Children’ Museum Underway
Summer is a great time to expand your family’s horizons, and new programs at the World Awareness Children’s Museum can help kids and families to do just that. One series is called Explore, Create, Investigate! These Monday morning workshops run from July 16th through August 27th and will feature a different craft every week, including...
‘The Jedi Handbook’ Adds The Force to Adirondack Theatre Festival’s 24th Season
Adirondack Theatre Festival is ready to launch the third mainstage production of its 24th season on July 20. The upcoming dramatic comedy is called The Jedi Handbook, a work that asks the age-old question: Does growing older mean you have to grow up? This coming-of-age story leans heavily on the Star Wars trilogy as...