Author: Gary Scott

Today, Gary discusses plans to build a new event space for the Glens Falls Farmers’ Market. Also, the All Abilities Productions theatre troupe finds a home in the Aviation Mall, a local gun store burglarized for the second time in six months, Saratoga County’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses, businesses in Lake George planning renovations ahead of the busy summer season, and Scotlander Brewing Company participating in a campaign to raise funds for brain cancer research.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Ad Break 1
01:48 – Story 1: All Abilities Productions Finds a Home
03:39 – Story 2: Calamity Jane’s Burglarized Again
04:57 – Ad Break 2
05:24 – Story 3: A New Home for the Farmers’ Market
07:22 – Story 4: Saratoga County Fights Opioids
10:35 – Story 5: LG Businesses Plan Renovations
13:12 – Story 6: #BrewStacheStrong
14:08 – Outro
Stories Cited:
All Abilities Productions Finds a Home – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-new-theater-troupe-finds-at-home-at-aviation-mall/

Calamity Jane’s Burglarized Again – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/washing-county-sheriff-gun-shop-burglarized-again-this-time-by-teen/article_69746838-d7b0-11ed-9ac6-bf9a927eb929.html

A New Home for the Farmers’ Market – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-planning-board-approves-south-street-plan/

Saratoga County Fights Opioids – Glens Falls Chronicle
https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/saratoga-county-fights-opioids-with-900000-payout-narcan-handouts-more/

LG Businesses Plan Renovations – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/lake-george-village-businesses-submit-plans-for-changes-ahead-of-the-busy-season/article_223b7874-d492-11ed-a553-f38a09a3a963.html

#BrewStacheStrong – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/scotlander-brewing-company-teams-up-with-stachestrong-to-benefit-brain-cancer-research/

Today, Gary discusses the status of short-term rental properties in the City of Glens Falls, and a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and WAIT House in response to the housing shortage. Also, another meeting set to discuss Queensbury’s options for water line expansion, plans for restoration of Glens Falls city parks, an update in the Capital District Transit Authority’s proposed acquisition of Greater Glens Falls Transit, and Rockwell Falls Public Library in Lake Luzerne to host its first-ever drag queen story hour this Saturday.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:46 – Ad Break 1
02:00 – Story 1: Queensbury Water Line Expansion
04:31 – Story 2: City Park Restorations
05:55 – Ad Break 2
06:22 – Story 3: Short-Term Rentals in Glens Falls
09:55 – Story 4: Update: The CDTA Acquisition
12:56 – Story 5: Drag Queen Story Hour
13:39 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Queensbury Water Line Expansion – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/queensbury-eyes-costly-water-line-expansion/

City Park Restorations – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/city-parks-will-be-restored-during-summer-months/article_46aaf50e-d3b6-11ed-8d14-73807b08bd68.html

WAIT House & Habitat Ribbon Cutting – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/wait-house-and-habitat-for-humanity-join-forces/

Glens Falls Monitoring Short-Term Rentals – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-officials-discuss-how-to-manage-78-short-term-rentals/article_97fc8b8a-d23e-11ed-8486-5bf4cb990550.html

Update: The CDTA Acquisition – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/102129/surrendering-jurisdiction-over-warren-cos-waterways-irks-area-leaders-considering-cdta-bus-service-takeover/

Drag Queen Story Hour – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/drag-storytime-coming-to-lake-luzerne-library/

Today, Gary discusses Ray Perry, the successor to Bob Blais in the role of Lake George Village Mayor. Also, a parking survey released by the City of Glens Falls, a school under construction in Ghana to be named after former Lake George Mayor Bob Blais, the Lake George Association’s new Director Of Marketing and Communications, Lake George named as one of the nation’s top relaxing vacation spots, and the upcoming North Country Ministry spring fundraiser.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:43 – Ad Break 1
02:04 – Story 1: Glens Falls Parking Survey
05:05 – Story 2: Robert Blais Elementary School
06:41 – Ad Break 2
07:07 – Story 3: The New LG Village Mayor
08:45 – Story 4: LGA: New Director Of Marketing and Communications
10:57 – Story 5: LG Named Among Top Relaxing Vacation Spots
12:37 – Story 6: North Country Ministry Fundraiser
14:12 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Overnight Parking Survey – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/community-survey-available-on-overnight-parking/article_33e768ec-d6d8-11ed-92a8-cbacfec04e59.html

Glens Falls Parking Survey – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-releases-parking-survey/

Robert Blais Elementary School – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101952/school-under-construction-in-ghana-to-be-named-after-lake-george-mayor/

The New LG Village Mayor – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/mayor-perry-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-lake-george-village/article_2a6978f6-d56f-11ed-b5b0-b3ec89e98561.html

LGA: New Director Of Marketing and Communications – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/lga-welcomes-home-lake-george-native-nancy-hawley-as-director-of-marketing-and-communications/

LG Named Among Top Relaxing Vacation Spots – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-a-top-relaxing-vacation-spot-in-national-list/

North Country Ministry Fundraiser – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101892/north-country-ministry-to-raise-funds-for-much-needed-services/

Today, Gary discusses a DEC advisory for hiking safety. Also, Glens Falls High School’s inaugural Job Fair and Career Expo, Lake Luzerne elementary school’s coin challenge, the Warren County Board of Elections seeking two new positions, two twin SUNY Adirondack students receive the Chancellor’s Award, SUNY Adirondack seeking additional funding from Warren and Washington Counties, and the Glen Drive-In announces its opening date.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Ad Break 1
02:00 – Story 1: Glens Falls High School Job Fair
03:44 – Story 2: Lake Luzerne Lucky Leprechaun Coin Challenge
04:38 – Ad Break 2
05:05 – Story 3: ADK Hiking Safety
08:19 – Story 4: Warren County Board of Elections Seeks New Positions
10:23 – Story 5: SUNY ADK Twins Win Chancellor’s Award
12:03 – Story 6: SUNY ADK Seeks County Funding
13:59 – Story 7: Glen Drive-In Opening
14:43 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Glens Falls High School Job Fair – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/glens-falls-high-school-job-fair/

Lake Luzerne Lucky Leprechaun Coin Challenge – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-luzerne-school-raises-7375-to-slime-staff/

ADK Hiking Safety – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/102104/adk-hikers-reminded-of-springtime-dangers/

Warren County Board of Elections Seeks New Positions – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/warren-county-board-of-elections-seeks-to-add-new-positions/article_129ccce4-d3d7-11ed-8ac9-cbaee030b005.html

SUNY ADK Twins Win Chancellor’s Award – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/suny-adirondack-twins-win-chancellors-award/

SUNY ADK Seeks County Funding – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/suny-adirondack-seeks-more-county-funding/article_dd630fb8-d26c-11ed-93ad-738799bc9ed9.html

Glen Drive-In Opening – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/glen-twin-drive-in-sets-opening-date-for-2023-season/

Today, Gary discusses the Moreau Community Center’s efforts to track down the owner of a mysterious pizza box found in the street. Also, a new local bounce house rental business, students preparing for the National Dairy Challenge, a BOCES administrator honored as the 2023 Leader in Digital Education, plans for a new highway garage in Chestertown, and the Stewart’s Shops “Paw-Some Pets Contest” taking place this month.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Ad Break 1
01:56 – Story 1: “A Jump Above”
03:38 – Story 2: The National Dairy Challenge
06:06 – Ad Break 2
06:32 – Story 3: A Mystery in Moreau
10:10 – Story 4: BOCES Administrator Honored
11:55 – Story 5: Chestertown Highway Garage Project
14:00 – Story 6: Stewart’s “Paw-Some Pets Contest”
15:02 – Outro
Stories Cited:
⁠“A Jump Above”⁠ – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/local-entrepreneur-starts-family-business-a-jump-above/

⁠The National Dairy Challenge⁠ – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/education/nearly-300-students-prep-for-dairy-challenge-at-welcome-stock-farm-in-schuylerville/article_463ab058-cf3a-11ed-9d10-1f5557745968.html

⁠A Mystery in Moreau⁠ – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/community-center-seeks-owner-of-pizza-box-full-of-art/

⁠A Mystery in Moreau, Part 2⁠ – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/artist-reunited-with-art-found-by-roadside-in-south-glens-falls/

⁠BOCES Administrator Honored⁠ – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/education/wswhe-boces-administrator-honored-for-digital-education-work/article_0d69453a-cf00-11ed-a660-5768e8a72ebb.html

⁠Chestertown Highway Garage Project⁠ – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101861/new-chester-highway-garage-project-progresses/

⁠Stewart’s “Paw-Some Pets Contest”⁠ – News 10
https://www.news10.com/community/stewarts-wants-proof-your-pet-loves-its-products/

Today, Gary discusses local concerns regarding a proposed mandate to move the state toward all-electric heating systems. Also, the alleged shooter in a recent road rage incident rejects his plea deal, Daigle Cleaning Systems expanding toward Glens Falls, Hudson Falls Police Department announces its first-ever K-9 unit, the Queensbury Town Board to hold a meeting on expanding water service, and the All Abilities Productions theater troupe preparing to present their first show next spring.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Ad Break 1
01:54 – Story 1: Alleged Road Rage Shooter Rejects Plea Deal
03:35 – Story 2: Daigle Cleaning Systems
07:00 – Ad Break 2
07:26 – Story 3: Electric Heating Concerns
10:26 – Story 4: Hudson Falls K-9 Unit
11:40 – Story 5: Queensbury Water Service Meeting
13:13 – Story 6: All Abilities Productions: “Snoopy!! The Musical”
14:21 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Alleged Road Rage Shooter Rejects Plea Deal – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/alleged-road-rage-shooter-rejects-plea-deal/article_7278217e-d3cb-11ed-a3cf-b34539c56fab.html

Daigle Cleaning Systems – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/daigle-cleaning-systems-eyes-glens-falls-expansion/

Electric Heating Concerns – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/ny-lawmakers-concerned-about-phasing-out-fossil-fuel-furnaces-heaters/article_e187f95e-c926-11ed-8977-8fa9cbff95f9.html

Hudson Falls K-9 Unit – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hudson-falls-gets-its-first-k-9-police-unit/

Queensbury Water Service Meeting – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/queensbury-town-board-to-host-public-meeting-on-expanding-municipal-water-service-to-eastern-areas-of-community/

All Abilities Productions: “Snoopy!! The Musical” – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/disability-focused-theater-troupe-picks-first-show/

Today, Gary discusses Senator Charles Schumer’s planned Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 to save the top federal firefighting funding programs from being eliminated. Also, Glens Falls CSD announces its new mascot, Amtrak’s Adirondack Line returns to service, Argyle’s new school superintendent, Whitehall’s new elementary principal, and the City of Glens Falls altering its outdoor dining regulations.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – Ad Break 1
01:54 – Story 1: Glens Falls Schools’ New Mascot
03:41 – Story 2: Amtrak ADK Line Returns
05:06 – Ad Break 2
05:32 – Story 3: Federal Firefighter Funding
10:14 – Story 4: New Argyle Superintendent/Whitehall Elementary Principal
12:27 – Story 5: Outdoor Dining in Glens Falls
14:21 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Glens Falls Schools’ New Mascot – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/glens-falls-new-mascot-is-the-black-bears/

Amtrak ADK Line Returns – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/adirondak-line-returns-to-service/

Federal Firefighter Funding – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/102043/schumer-leads-senate-fight-to-save-fed-firefighter-funding/

Argyle School Board Announces New Superintendent – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/education/argyle-school-board-announced-superintendent-choice/article_25a615a4-cf3e-11ed-be38-f3155b7093c6.html

New Whitehall Elementary Principal – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/whitehall-announces-adriana-strong-as-elementary-school-principal/article_9d97e2a2-d23d-11ed-9129-b71c12d39ce9.html

Outdoor Dining in Glens Falls – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-shifting-guidelines-for-outdoor-dining/

Today, Gary discusses a moratorium passed in Hudson Falls, temporarily prohibiting all distribution of cannabis. Also, Thurman’s annual Jack Wax Party, New York State’s annual spring burn ban, the Summer Youth Employment Program accepting student applications, several local schools placed on delay or closed due to bomb threats, and the Charity Lip Sync Battle returning later this month.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Ad Break 1
01:48 – Story 1: Jack Wax Party
03:43 – Story 2: Warren County Burn Ban
06:25 – Ad Break 2
06:50 – Story 3: Hudson Falls Cannabis Moratorium
09:55 – Story 4: Summer Youth Employment Program
11:43 – Story 5: Local Schools Delayed by Threats
13:05 – Story 6: Charity Lip Sync Battle
14:24 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Jack Wax Party – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101953/mountain-music-hearty-food-featured-at-thurmans-jack-wax-party/

Warren County Burn Ban – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/warren-county-burn-ban-in-effect-through-may-14th/

Hudson Falls Cannabis Moratorium – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/hudson-falls-puts-moratorium-on-cannabis-distribution/article_ecf79d00-cffa-11ed-8c60-1b9fa8279e55.html

Summer Youth Employment Program – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/summer-job-help-open-now-around-lake-george-area/

Local Schools Delayed by Threats – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/local-schools-on-delay-and-closed-due-to-threats/

Charity Lip Sync Battle – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lip-sync-charity-battle-returns-to-glens-falls/

Today, Gary discusses local musicians paying tribute to Bobby Dick–a legend in the area music scene, who passed away last week. Also, The 15th Annual Great Upstate Boat Show, the president of Six Flags Great Escape honored as the state’s Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year, Glens Falls DPW’s open spring pick-up schedule for yard debris, potential plans for a regional morgue in Warren County, and the inaugural Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show coming to Lake George later this month.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Ad Break 1
01:56 – Story 1: The Great Upstate Boat Show
02:56 – Story 2: Tourism Executive of the Year
04:16 – Ad Break 2
04:44 – Story 3: Remembering Bobby Dick
09:04 – Story 4: Glens Falls Spring Open Pick-Up
10:05 – Story 5: Warren County Regional Morgue
12:40 – Story 6: Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show
15:00 – Outro
Stories Cited:
The Great Upstate Boat Show – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/the-great-upstate-boat-show-summer-starts-here/

Tourism Executive of the Year – Post Star
https://poststar.com/business/local/great-escape-president-named-ny-tourism-executive-of-the-year/article_d05b4e6e-ccba-11ed-8865-7b51ba85ada6.html

Remembering Bobby Dick – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/musicians-remember-local-rock-legend-bobby-dick/article_b4195c82-cf67-11ed-8067-ebd5460483a9.html

Glens Falls Spring Open Pick-Up – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/glens-falls-announces-spring-open-pick-up-schedule/

Warren County Regional Morgue – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101831/warren-cos-regional-morgue-initiative-advances/

Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/g-i-joe-actor-headlining-lake-george-convention/

Today, Gary discusses several “swatting” calls made to schools around the region last week. Also, the Adirondack Tabletop Day convention, Lake George Mayor Blais honored by the Disabled American Veterans Department of New York, a new joint project between Habitat for Humanity and WAIT House, and Glens Falls Wing Fest set for the end of this month.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:37 – Ad Break 1
01:56 – Story 1: Adirondack Tabletop Day
04:59 – Story 2: Mayor Blais Honored by Disabled Veterans
06:18 – Ad Break 2
06:42 – Story 3: “Swatting” Incidents
10:13 – Story 4: Habitat & WAIT House Joint Project
13:20 – Story 5: Glens Falls Wing Fest
15:06 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Adirondack Tabletop Day – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/get-your-game-on-glens-falls-hosts-adirondack-tabletop-day-even/article_7e20b078-d0a5-11ed-a4b0-2bacc0b81c80.html

Mayor Blais Honored by Disabled Veterans – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/disabled-american-veterans-honor-lake-george-mayor-bob-blais/article_dbd8819e-ce4a-11ed-9f5b-939abb670772.html

“Swatting” Incidents – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101945/state-fbi-investigate-dozens-of-swatting-incidents/

Habitat & WAIT House Joint Project – Glens Falls Chronicle
https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/habitat-wait-house-to-debut-joint-project-10-affordable-apts-on-lawrence-st/

Glens Falls Wing Fest – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/wing-fest-returns-to-downtown-glens-falls/