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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 83: Capital Region Vet Shortage | 01/09/23

Today, Gary discusses the local impacts of a nationwide shortage in veterinary services. Also, an update on the 16 neglected dogs rescued in Salem last month, the new head pro at Glens Falls Country Club, a new local child care center with a unique twist, and the City of Glens Falls sends out water bills for the first quarter of the year.

00:02 – Intro
00:36 – Ad Break 1
01:36 – Story 1: “Salem 16” Rescued Dogs
03:30 – Story 2: New Head Pro at Glens Falls Country Club
04:20 – Ad Break 2
04:44 – Story 3: Capital Region Vet Shortage
07:34 – Story 4: Building Kidz School
10:15 – Story 5: Glens Falls Water Bills Released
11:21 – Outro

Stories Cited:
“Salem 16” Rescued Dogs – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/salem-16-puppies-improving-as-arrest-made-in-case/

New Head Pro at Glens Falls Country Club – Post Star
https://poststar.com/sports/sullivan-takes-over-as-head-pro-at-gfcc/article_8f863e52-8e04-11ed-9310-5b71a119c8a5.html

Capital Region Vet Shortage – News 10
https://www.news10.com/top-stories/veterinarian-shortage-crisis-in-the-capital-region/

Building Kidz School – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/building-kidz-school-opens-pre-k-school-with-focus-on-arts-and-music-in-queensbury/article_d5e0497a-8b88-11ed-a64a-57f707b1c46f.html

Glens Falls Water Bills Released – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/water-bills-released-for-glens-falls-residents/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 82: New Charges for Accused Walmart Shooter | 01/06/23

Today, Gary discusses new charges brought against the man accused of shooting another man in the Queensbury Walmart parking lot. Also, the Lake George Ice Castles face potential delays due to weather, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest team member, and Great Camp Sagamore announces two “Sagamore Snow Day” events for this winter.

00:02 – Intro
00:32 – Ad Break 1
01:39 – Story 1: Possible Delay for Lake George Ice Castles
02:38 – Story 2: ARCC Welcomes New Team Member
04:02 – Ad Break 2
04:25 – Story 3: New Charges for Accused Walmart Shooter
06:50 – Story 4: Sagamore Snow Days
08:49 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Possible Delay for Lake George Ice Castles – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/warm-weather-could-delay-lake-george-ice-castles-opening/

ARCC Welcomes New Team Member – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/arcc-welcomes-new-team-member/

New Charges for Accused Walmart Shooter – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/accused-walmart-parking-lot-shooter-indicted-on-new-charges-bail-is-revoked/article_4282a906-8c74-11ed-895d-5749e18dad0d.html

Sagamore Snow Days – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100692/historic-great-camp-opens-for-sagamore-snow-days-events/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 81: Camp Santanoni Winter Weekends | 01/05/23

Today, Gary discusses the upcoming free Winter Weekends at Camp Santanoni. Also, Argyle Supervisor Robert Henke takes up the post of chairman of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, a hiker rescued after collapsing on an Adirondack trail, a Whitehall woman arrested on drug possession charges, and WSWHE BOCES offering two open houses this month.

00:02 – Intro
00:36 – Ad Break 1
01:43 – Story 1: Henke Takes Up Washington County Board Chair
03:38 – Story 2: Hiker Collapses on High Peaks Trail
04:19 – Ad Break 2
04:41 – Story 3: Camp Santanoni Winter Weekends
07:33 – Story 4: Whitehall Woman Arrested, Drug Charges
08:25 – Story 5: BOCES Open Houses
09:27 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Henke Takes Up Washington County Board Chair – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/henke-to-again-lead-washington-county-board-of-supervisors/article_1c2f6238-8bbd-11ed-8d83-c3d139fd1342.html

Hiker Collapses on High Peaks Trail – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/essex-county-news/ellenburg-depot-hiker-collapses-on-high-peaks-trail/

Camp Santanoni Winter Weekends – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100662/free-winter-weekends-offer-rare-glimpse-of-adk-great-camp-in-winter-setting/

Whitehall Woman Arrested, Drug Charges – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/whitehall-woman-arrested-on-felony-drug-possession-charges/article_664a715c-8b70-11ed-9100-cfd1fbcbc6e9.html

BOCES Open Houses – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/wswhe-boces-hosting-multiple-open-houses/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 80: First Responders’ ARPA Funding | 01/04/23

Today, Gary discusses new organizations recommended for Warren County’s ARPA funding. Also, the trails at Cole’s Woods reopen, students and faculty of Paul Smith’s College travelling to Nepal, the Adirondack Thunder’s victory on New Year’s Eve, and the Funky Ice Fest returning to the Adirondack Brewery.

00:02 – Intro
00:33 – Ad Break 1
01:36 – Story 1: Cole’s Woods Trails Reopen
02:14 – Story 2: Paul Smith’s Students/Faculty Travel to Nepal
04:18 – Ad Break 2
04:39 – Story 3: First Responders Recommended for ARPA Funding
06:02 – Story 4: ADK Thunder NYE Victory
07:25 – Story 5: Funky Ice Fest
08:01 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Cole’s Woods Trails Reopen – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/coles-woods-reopens-after-pre-holiday-storm-damage/

Paul Smith’s Students/Faculty Travel to Nepal – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100660/paul-smiths-students-and-faculty-embark-on-nepal-research-trip/

First Responders Recommended for ARPA Funding – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/warren-co-first-responders-recommended-for-funding/

ADK Thunder NYE Victory – Post Star
https://poststar.com/sports/hockey/thunder/thunder-post-fourth-win-in-five-games/article_95eee4b8-8951-11ed-9129-0791600086cd.html

Funky Ice Fest – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/funky-ice-fest-returning-to-adirondack-brewery/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 79: LARAC 2023 Art Exhibits | 01/03/23

Today, Gary discusses the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s first art exhibits of the year. Also, Glens Falls 3rd Ward Supervisor Claudia Braymer seeks the Warren County Board of Supervisors Chair position, while Lake George Trustee Ray Perry runs for the mayoral post, and finally, a segment of the Feeder Canal Towpath Trail expected to remain closed throughout much of the year.

00:02 – Intro
00:40 – Ad Break 1
01:40 – Story 1: Braymer Seeks Warren County Chair
04:04 – Story 2: Lake George Trustee Running for Village Mayor
05:59 – Ad Break 2
06:21 – Story 3: LARAC 2023 Art Exhibits
07:45 – Story 4: Segment of Feeder Canal Towpath Trail Remains Closed
09:03 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Braymer Seeks Warren County Chair – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/braymer-seeking-warren-county-board-of-supervisors-chair-position/article_a9c687be-8926-11ed-9047-43b1bc1f2569.html

Lake George Trustee Running for Village Mayor – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100645/lake-george-trustee-ray-perry-now-running-for-village-mayor-post/

LARAC 2023 Art Exhibits – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/larac-to-host-first-art-exhibits-of-2023/

Segment of Feeder Canal Towpath Trail Remains Closed – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/segment-of-feeder-canal-towpath-trail-closed-for-much-of-2023/article_f6fe1cfe-884a-11ed-a5c1-cbea3c82e6d0.html

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 78: “No Wrong Turn” Policy | 01/02/23

Happy New Year! To kick off 2023, Gary Scott has the story on a new “No Wrong Turn” policy introduced among various local community support agencies. Other stories to open up the year: the retirement of the executive director for the Feeder Canal Alliance, a local law regarding the Warrensburg town board which failed to pass, a local beneficiary selected for the Bloomin’ 4 Good program, and a look at the big events planned for this year’s Lake George Winter Carnival.

00:02 – Intro
00:41 – Ad Break 1
01:33 – Story 1: Feeder Canal Alliance Director Retiring
03:09 – Story 2: Warrensburg Town Board Law Rejected
06:06 – Ad Break 2
06:28 – Story 3: “No Wrong Turn” Policy
09:30 – Story 4: 2023 Bloomin’ 4 Good Program
10:28 – Story 5: Lake George Winter Carnival Events
11:49 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Feeder Canal Alliance Director Retiring – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/feeder-canal-alliance-director-williams-retiring-pattie-simone-named-successor/article_0d27b69a-87c2-11ed-968c-d737f8f153fc.html

Warrensburg Town Board Law Rejected – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100629/wbg-law-allowing-new-board-member-to-hold-two-posts-fails/

“No Wrong Turn” Policy – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/helping-those-in-need-local-agencies-establish-no-wrong-turn-policy-in-reaction-to-increased/article_ea30b0bc-8797-11ed-938c-bbec3bf76462.html

2023 Bloomin’ 4 Good Program – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hannaford-bouquets-help-community-garden-grow/

Lake George Winter Carnival Events – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/returning-events-plus-the-wienermobile-set-for-lake-george-winter-carnival/article_13b4ecc4-884b-11ed-8c9e-134cd28eb128.html

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 77: Ticonderoga Childcare Crisis | 12/30/22

Today, Gary discusses the childcare crisis in Ticonderoga being addressed by the community. Also, a defenseman for the Adirondack Thunder selected in the ECHL’s All-Star Classic, Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins appoints a new part-time judge, and Queensbury Hotel prepares for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration.

00:02 – Intro
00:32 – Ad Break 1
01:37 – Story 1: ADK Thunder Defenseman Selected for ECHL All-Star Classic
03:21 – Story 2: Mayor Appoints New Part-Time Judge
04:49 – Ad Break 2
05:14 – Story 3: Ticonderoga Childcare Crisis
08:03 – Story 4: Queensbury Hotel NYE Party
09:00 – Outro

Stories Cited:
ADK Thunder Defenseman Selected for ECHL All-Star Classic – News 10
https://www.news10.com/sports/local-sports/thunder-defenseman-selected-to-echl-all-star-classic/

Mayor Appoints New Part-Time Judge – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/mayor-collins-appoints-new-part-time-judge-jacquelin-p-white-esq/

Ticonderoga Childcare Crisis – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100610/childcare-crisis-in-ti-being-addressed-in-major-way/

Queensbury Hotel NYE Party – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/the-queensbury-hotel-2022-nye-celebration/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 76: Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court | 12/29/22

Today, Gary discusses the suspect in last week’s Hudson Falls bank robbery appearing in court. Also, three house fires extinguished over the weekend, a local pizza shop receiving donations to help those in need, trails in Cole’s Woods closed due to storm damage, and the Strand Theatre hosting a free movie showing tomorrow night.

00:02 – Intro
00:32 – Ad Break 1
01:39 – Story 1: Three Housefires on Christmas Weekend
02:43 – Story 2: Southy’s Gifted $300 for People in Need
03:46 – Ad Break 2
04:10 – Story 3: Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court
05:46 – Story 4: Cole’s Woods Closes Due to Storm Damage
06:40 – Story 5: “A Star Is Born” Showing at Strand Theatre
07:35 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Three Housefires on Christmas Weekend – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/firefighters-extinguish-three-fires-over-holiday-weekend/article_83501c78-853c-11ed-9846-7becbb551977.html

Southy’s Gifted $300 for People in Need – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/southys-pizzeria-was-gifted-300-to-help-people-in-need-and-inspired-more/

Bank Robbery Suspect Appears in Court – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hudson-falls-bank-robbery-suspect-appears-in-court/article_ef765bfa-86be-11ed-9bef-4fb14dd6c361.html

Cole’s Woods Closes Due to Storm Damage – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/coles-woods-closing-due-to-storm-damage/

“A Star Is Born” Showing at Strand Theatre – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/strand-theatre-plans-free-showing-of-a-star-is-born/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 75: Parking Enforcement in Glens Falls | 12/28/22

Today, Gary discusses the City of Glens Falls resuming parking enforcement throughout the city. Also, Glens Falls High School is visited by “Glenzilla,” local restaurant Morgan and Co. provides lunch for the entire staff of the Glens Falls Police Department, the annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge coming to Lake George this weekend, and officials for the Ice Castles in Lake George warning of potential ticket scams.

00:02 – Intro
00:39 – Ad Break 1
01:46 – Story 1: “Glenzilla” Visits Glens Falls High
03:16 – Story 2: Morgan & Co. Treats GFPD to Holiday Lunch
05:05 – Ad Break 2
05:28 – Story 3: Parking Enforcement to Resume in Glens Falls
07:11 – Story 4: New Year’s Polar Plunge
09:08 – Story 5: Ice Castles Official Warns of Ticket Scams
10:19 – Outro

Stories Cited:
“Glenzilla” Visits Glens Falls High – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glenzilla-visits-glens-falls-high-school/

Morgan & Co Treats GFPD to Holiday Lunch – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/morgan-co-treats-gfpd-to-holiday-lunch/

Parking Enforcement to Resume in Glens Falls – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-to-restart-parking-enforcement/article_07ea2fea-8601-11ed-9ca1-c31b468c1c9c.html

New Year’s Polar Plunge – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100541/frigid-fun-forecast-for-lake-george-new-years-polar-plunge/

Ice Castles Official Warns of Ticket Scams – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/ice-castles-official-warns-against-ticket-scams/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 74: Christmas Eve Road March | 12/27/22

Today, Gary discusses the Christmas Eve Road March in Glens Falls. Also, challenges facing the redevelopment of the Mount McGregor Correctional Facility, an incident involving marijuana found at Johnsburg High School, and the Whitehall community remembering their resident Santa Claus, who sadly passed away this month.

00:02 – Intro
00:30 – Ad Break 1
01:29 – Story 1: Mount McGregor Prison Redevelopment
03:44 – Story 2: Marijuana Incident at Johnsburg High School
06:33 – Ad Break 2
06:59 – Story 3: Christmas Eve Road March
08:39 – Story 4: Remembering Whitehall’s Santa Claus
11:13 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Mount McGregor Prison Redevelopment – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/report-outlines-challenges-in-redeveloping-mount-mcgregor-prison-site/article_b8cf7944-83b0-11ed-91ab-e7cf6a62ecef.html

Marijuana Incident at Johnsburg High School – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100551/pot-brownies-shared-at-johnsburg-high/

Christmas Eve Road March – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/a-march-with-a-message-annual-walk-remembers-service-members-away-from-home/article_b685d522-83c2-11ed-9fe6-1b6d8c845dbd.html

Remembering Whitehall’s Santa Claus – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/whitehalls-resident-santa-claus-remembered-after-20-years-of-neighborly-magic/