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Glens Falls Symphony 40th Anniversary Season continues November 12 with Concert of International Music

Written by Staff Report on November 1, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts, News.

The Glens Falls Symphony continues its 40th anniversary season with a concert of music from around the world entitled, “International Colors” on Sunday November 12, 2023 at 4pm. Performing at the Glens Falls High School auditorium, the ensemble of musicians from all over the Northeast will present a concert of pieces from Argentina, France, and Italy. First on the program is a delicate portion of music from renowned Argentinian composer, Astor Piazzolla. Mr. Piazzolla, whose compositions and performances on the traditional accordion-like instrument associated with tango music, the bandoneon, made him a singularly popular figure in Argentina for how he elevated and expanded tango music, wrote his own version of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” for violin and orchestra. Called “Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas” (known in English as “The Four Season of Buenos Aires”), the Glens Falls Symphony’s Concertmaster (Principal First Violin) Michael Emery will perform as soloist in the “Autumn” movement.

The program also features a work from the French composer Maurice Ravel about the early French composer Couperin. In honor of this performance of music by a French Baroque-era composer, the Symphony will also be presenting a free screening of the award-winning 1991 film “Tous les Matins du Monde” about the French Baroque composer Marin Marais. This free screening takes place on Wednesday, November 8, at 2:30pm at Crandall Library Community Room. Ravel’s work, “Le Tombeau de Couperin” explores the many different sounds and colors of the orchestra. This second concert of the 40th season concludes with cheerful music by Felix Mendelssohn’s with the Symphony No. 4, known as the “Italian.” This vibrant work brings the lively sounds of the Italian countryside to life with rhythmic and cheerful melodies.

About Concertmaster Michael Emery, Violin

Mr. Emery blends performance with teaching to create an active musical career. He has collaborated in chamber music with many international artists, including Ruggiero Ricci, Elizabeth Pitcairn, André-Michel Schub, and Emanuel Ax. Michael is a concertmaster and frequent soloist with orchestras in New York and California and has performed as a soloist and concertmaster in Asia, as well as several major European cities. Mr. Emery has performed in collaboration with many contemporary composers, including Gunther Schuller, Jennifer Higdon, Joan Tower, Ezra Laderman, Lowell Liebermann, Tommie Haglund, Richard Danielpour, and John Corigliano. Mr. Emery earned his MM in Performance from the Manhattan School of Music as a scholarship student with Erick Friedman and Raphael Bronstein and served as concertmaster of the Manhattan Symphony.

Events

Wednesday, November 8 at 2:30pm, Crandall Public Library Community Room
“Sound+Film” series, featuring free screening of “Tous Les Matins du Monde”
Sunday, November 12 at 3pm, Glens Falls High School Auditorium
Pre-Concert Talk, free, with Charles Peltz
Sunday, November 12 at 4pm, Glens Falls High School Auditorium
“International Colors” Concert of Astor Piazzolla “Autumn”, Maurice Ravel “Le Tombeau de Couperin” and Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, “Italian”

Tickets

4-Concert Season Tickets: Tier 1: $140/ Tier 2: $120/ Tier 3: $96
NEW! Family Season Ticket: Two Adults and Two Children: $220 for all four concerts.
Single Tickets to one concert: Adult: $30/$33/$26
Single Student Ticket: $12
Location: Glens Falls High School Auditorium, 10 Quade St, Glens Falls, NY 12801

For more information, contact Jennifer Brink at (518) 793-1348 or exdir@gfso.org
www.theglensfallssymphony.org
Glens Falls Symphony Office (518) 793-1348
Located upstairs in the LARAC Gallery building: 7 Lapham Place in Glens Falls
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About Glens Falls Symphony

The Glens Falls Symphony, begun as a community amateur orchestra in 1977 at the then-named Adirondack Community College. Celebrating 40 years this season, the symphony successfully moves into its fourth decade of music-making as a professional orchestra since its incorporation in 1983. Since Maestro Charles Peltz’ arrival in 2000, the fully professional Glens Falls Symphony has performed a dynamic repertoire, regularly including musical premieres and world-renowned guest artists while expanding musical offerings to include family concerts, summer pops programs and more. Cited as “one of the great orchestras of our country” by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner, the orchestra comprises professional musicians who come from all over the Northeast to perform.

Herzog Law Firm Presents: Wills vs. Trusts – Free In-Person Seminar

Written by Staff Report on October 30, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Featured.

Herzog Law Firm, a trusted name in estate planning and elder law, is pleased to announce the return of our highly informative and valuable seminar, “Wills vs. Trusts.” This seminar offers an invaluable opportunity for individuals and families to gain insights into the complexities of estate planning, including the benefits of revocable and irrevocable trusts, advance directives, and wills.

Our team of expert attorneys will provide comprehensive information on how proper planning can positively impact you and your loved ones. Topics covered will include the protection of your home and assets, as well as strategies to avoid court proceedings and long-term care expenses.

Seminar Details:

Clifton Park Seminar:

Date: Friday, November 3rd

Time: 2:00 PM

Venue: Hampton Inn, 620 Plank Road, Clifton Park

Hosted by: Phillip Vacchio, Esq.

Albany Seminars:

Date: Monday, November 6th

Morning Session:

Time: 10:00 AM

Venue: Staybridge Suites, 39 Wolf Road, Albany

Hosted by: Jane-Marie Schaeffer, Esq.

Afternoon Session:

Time: 2:00 PM

Venue: Staybridge Suites, 39 Wolf Road, Albany

Hosted by: David Kubikian, Esq.

At these seminars, you will have the opportunity to engage with knowledgeable legal professionals who will address your questions and concerns, offering you valuable guidance in planning for your family’s future.

To attend our free “Wills vs. Trusts” seminar, please RSVP by contacting Melissa Conte, Herzog Law Scheduling Coordinator, at info@herzoglaw.com or by calling 518.465.7581.

For more information about Herzog Law Firm and to explore additional resources, please visit our website at www.HerzogLaw.com.

Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center’s Featured Cat of the Week: Skater

Written by Staff Report on October 30, 2023. Posted in Community, Featured.

With his grey and white coat, Skater is as handsome as it gets! But good looks aren’t all this gentle giant has to offer- he’s got a beaming personality too. He is a seven-year-old mellow fellow that just wants to be loved. Leaning into your touch, doing everything possible to contort himself to receive the maximum amount of attention. A bit on the round side, we are working to slim this dude down. If you’re looking for a low-key, easy-going, affectionate pal, Skater could be your perfect match.

If you are interested in learning more about Skater, please contact the Adoption Center at 518.409.8105 ext 101 or adoptadk@animalleague.org. You can also complete the adoption application using the link: www.animalleague.org/adkpreapproval

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Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center’s Featured Cat of the Week: Aslan

Written by Staff Report on October 23, 2023. Posted in Community, Featured.

Meet Aslan! This four-year-old might look a little rough-and-tumble but trust us, he’s the biggest lover boy in this place! He will lean into your touch, doing everything possible to contort himself to receive the maximum amount of attention! He likes getting pets and gladly accepts compliments on his majestic fur coat and crinkly tail. He is a sturdy, solid boy with a rather delicate voice for his size. It’s impossible not to fall head over heels for Aslan’s handsome looks, cute chirps, and friendly outlook.

If you are interested in learning more about Aslan, please contact the Adoption Center at 518.409.8105 ext 101 or adoptadk@animalleague.org. You can also complete the adoption application using the link: www.animalleague.org/adkpreapproval

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WWAARC Job Fair

Written by Staff Report on October 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Workforce.

The WWAARC will be holding a job fair on November 16th, 2023 at 436 Quaker Road in Queensbury. This job fair will be from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Warren, Washington, & Albany Counties (WWAARC), A Chapter of The ARC New York, is a nonprofit organization serving nearly 1,000 people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The WWAARC operates 35 residences, 30 Supported Living Program (SLP) apartments, four-day programs, and a Community Employment program. For more than 65 years, WWAARC has represented a longstanding tradition of providing outstanding advocacy, family support, and the very best quality services to many people throughout Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties.

The mission of the WWAARC is to help people with developmental disabilities live a good life. WWAARC assists families and helps them solve problems associated with the lifelong care of their family member. WWARC was founded by parents, educators and supporters who recognized the need for service and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The WWAARC network of providers offers services and programs though 700 chapters across the United States.

For more information, please visit wwaarc.org

Warren & Washington County Real Estate Transactions September 29th- October 5th

Written by Staff Report on October 23, 2023. Posted in Featured, Property.

Warren County

Bolton

Bogdan Popa sold property at Upper HIghland Road to CN Tommell LLC for $125,000

Chester

Karen D’Andrea, referee sold property at 3 Blue Bay Road extension ro Elizabeth Koclencki & John Tourjie for $276,301

Estate of Lorraine J. O’Connor sold property at 13 Laflure Heights to Heather L. & Carl W. DeCesare for $226,000

Adirondack Woods LLC sold property at 51 Carriage Knolls Road to Anthony Clements & Jennifer Patrick for $32,000

Glens Falls

Monsour Enterprises, LLC sold property at 53-55 Bush Street to The Lawrence A. Clancy Revocable Trust for $359,000

Glens Falls Holding Company sold property at 1 Katherine Street to Richard W. Fedele & Shannon M. Fagle-fadele for $190,000

Cote Group, LLC sold property at 80 Crandall Street to 80 Candall LLC for $227,500

Umicore Electrical Material USA Inc. sold property at Pruyn’s Island Drive to Checon LLC. for $1,130,707

The Mary A. David Revocable Trust Agreement u/a/d April 18, 1997 sold property at 19 Sagamore Street to Rachelle Black for $190,000

Matthew W. Smith sold property at 2 Crossway Street to Ashley Millett for $315,000

Johnsburg

Estate of Thomas George Morrison sold property at 6 Ross Mountain Drive to Ronald J. & Debra A. Neverette for for $120,000

Lake George

Vojac, Inc. sold property at 3210 Lakeshore Drive. (1/10 interest Lodges 41 & 43 at Cresthaven Three) to Keeneth F. & Suzanna E. Petersen for $70,000

Donna Panico (f.k.a. Donna L. Breyer) & Anthony Panico sold property at 3210 Lake Shore Drive (1/10 interest, Lodge 39 Lodges of Cresthaven Three) to Vojac, Inc. for $38,500

BDC Crosbyside LLC sold property at 2 Footpath Way to Richard D. Whitcomb & Jeana Tacci for $699,948

Lake Luzerne

Timothy Martin sold property at 46 Lausanne Road to Jenna Rudd & Michael Clark for $300,000

Jeffery M. Killeen & Judith M. Kilen Revocable Trust dated Dec. 15, 1999 sold property at 3644 Lakeshore Drive to David Gutmann Revocable Trust dated 10/30/2015 for $5.1-million

Queensbury

Freebern Properties, LLC sold property at 928 Route 9 to Moskos Holdings, LLC for $542.000

Jon F. & Dianne R. Nolan sold property at 311 Gurney Lane to Vincent E. Schaller for $669,587.50

Michael O. Callahan sold property at 21 Stephanie Lane to David Lapier for $450,000

Joseph A. Frandino, referee sold property at 33 Alta Ave to U.S. Bank, NA, trustee for $178,020

U.S. Bank NA sold property at 2 Buena Vista Ave to Bailey Johnson LLC for $192,500

Maria Buicko sold property at 62 Top of the World to Krisine & MAtthew Cevasco for $375,000

SSC, LLC sold property at 59 barber Road to Steven D. & Kathleen K. Rowe for $752,960

Warrensburg

Estate of Peter Horace Bombard sold property at 84 Route 28 to TImothy & Melissa Ann Sheloski for $100,000

Janet M. Kochan sold property at 11U Overlook Lane to Andras & Anna Pataki for $170,000

Washington County

Argyle

Bruce M. LaChapelle, Ronald C. LaChapelle & Russell J. LaChapelle sold property at 16 Sams Hill Road to Caide James Flanders for $127,500

Beverly J. Wood fka Innocent sold property at 259 Mosquito Swamp Road to Justin & Jennifer Edwards for $110,000

Easton

Chalen Lathrop, Exec. of estate of Grace M. Snell sold property at 50 Grove Road to Ronald Snell Jr. for $35,000

Fort Ann

Christopher L. & Katherine P. Strange sold property at 3383 Travis Point Way to Jeffery James Merrigan & Sarah Elizabeth Merrigan for $1,175,000

Granville

Dwayne Daigle & Paul Labas sold property at 0 Slate Valley Drive to Dana Sedelnick for $25,000

Christina Young sold property at 7-9 Pacific Street ro 7-9 Pacific Street LLC for $90,000

Rev. Richard C. St. Jock sold property at 23 & 33 Sheehan Road Ext. to William Bolton, Jr. & Pamela Bolton for $230,000

Nancy M. Hughes sold property at 26 Mettowee Street to Steven J. Miller for $289,900

Peter W. & Kathleen A. Baker sold property at 118 Gillespie Road to Tyler John Francis Pratt & Abigail Sarah Narkiewicz for $350,000

Hampton

Stephen A. Fernett sold property at 57 Golf Course Road to 57 Golf Course Road LLC for $249,900

Hebron

Kevin & Jacqulyn Chandler sold property at Gilchrist Road to Peter & Diane Clemente for $265,000

Kingsbury

Michael & Beatrice Greenough sold property at 2 Kvale Lane to Ashton K. Hayes III & Deborah L. Hayes for $203,000

Dawn M. Fiorillo sold property at 4 Little Street to Corey Farr and Kaitlyn Whitford for $200,000

Kyle A. & Winter M. Sipowicz sold property at 1 Poplar Street & Off to Cheyanne Jenkins for $240,000

Smart Homes Holdings,LLC sold property at 5 Delaware Avenue to Brandon Platt & Clarah Argnian for $200,000

Salem

Anthony Morelli, Esq. Ref.: Sean Curren sold property at 884 County Route 30 to Lakeview Loan Servicing,LLC for $214,853.85

Katherine Highstein sold property at 40 Little Lane to Jeffery Kieth Carter, Kirsten Lyn Stevenson, Trustee of Joint revocable Trust of Jeffery Keith Carter & Kirsten Lyn Stephenson for $860,000

White Creek

Green Springs Capital Group,LLC sold property at 1 South Park Street to PFC South Park, LLC for $630,000

Patricia A. Green sold property at 322 State Route 2 to Raymond & Stacia Coon for $7,500

Whitehall

Trace Bourn sold property at 3,5,7, Williamson Ave to Anita Thornton for $125,000

Police Arrest Glens Falls Man for Theft of Multiple Vehicles

Written by Staff Report on October 19, 2023. Posted in Community, Featured, News.

On Tuesday, October, 16th, Glens Falls resident, Dakotah R. McNabb, age 19, was taken into custody and charged with grand larceny in the third degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree.

McNabb reportedly stole a vehicle in Glens Falls and drove it to a business on Route 9 in Moreau. He left that stolen vehicle, and then stole a tow truck from the business.

McNabb was located in Glens Falls by the Glens Falls Police Department. He was arraigned at Moreau Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. The vehicles were returned to their owners.

McNabb was previously arrested last year for allegedly stealing a car from a business in Kingsbury. He was later found with the car in the town of Wilton. McNabb was charged with grand larceny and unauthorized use of a vehicle in that case.

Warren County Early Voting Locations

Written by Staff Report on October 19, 2023. Posted in Community, Featured.

The Warren County Board of Elections announced that early voting will begin Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at two locations in Warren County for the November 7th, 2023 General Election. Early voters will be able to cast ballots at Warren County Human Services Building, 1340 Route 9, Queensbury, and Glens Falls City Hall, 42 Ridge Street, Glens Falls.

Early voting sites in Warren County will be open the following days and hours:

Saturday, October 28th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 29th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday, October 30th, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 31st, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 1st, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, November 2nd, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, November 3rd, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 5th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Any voter registered in Warren County can vote at an early voting site, and no appointments are necessary. Those who vote early cannot vote on Election Day!

Those wishing to instead vote by absentee ballot can apply for an absentee ballot online at https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov/. October 23 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot by letter, telefax, or through the online absentee request portal.

Absentee ballots can also be picked up in person at the Warren County Board of Elections office, 1340 Route 9, Queensbury, until November 6th, 2023.

If you apply for an absentee ballot and you choose to go to the polls instead, you will have to vote by affidavit ballot.

October 28th is the last day to register to vote for the 2023 General Election.

In Warren County, the 2023 General Election will include local races and two statewide propositions. In addition, voters in Glens Falls and Queensbury will vote on the Crandall Public Library budget, while voters in Johnsburg will decide whether the Town Clerk’s term should be two years or four years beginning in 2024.

Polling places across Warren County will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day, November 7th, 2023. Sample ballots and additional information can be found online at www.warrencountyny.gov/boe.

Volunteers Needed for Glens Falls Cleanup Day!

Written by Staff Report on October 19, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Featured.

Volunteers are needed for Glens Falls Cleanup Day, which is taking place on Saturday October 21st, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This joint event, initiated by the Glens Falls Business Improvement District and the Glens Falls Collaborative, takes place twice a year.

Volunteers will be involved in tasks including sweeping, raking, trash pick-up, and cleaning up the sidewalks. Volunteers are asked to bring rugged gloves, and the organizers of the event will provide rakes, shovels, garbage bags, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer, and masks. Free refreshments will also be provided!

Volunteers will meet behind Minky Mink in the Ridge Street parking lot at 9:00 AM. No sign-up is required, but online RSVPs are appreciated! To RSVP, please visit the “Glens Falls Downtown Cleanup Day” event on the Downtown Glens Falls Facebook page at www.facebook.com/downtownglensfalls/events.

The rain date for this event is October 22nd, 2023.

Glens Falls Business: Afrim’s Sports Buys ADKSC

Written by Staff Report on October 18, 2023. Posted in Business, Featured.

The Adirondack Sports Complex (ADKSC) and Afrim’s Sports Group have entered into an agreement that will have Afrim’s Sports closing on the purchase of ADKSC within the next few months.

Both Doug & Terri Miller and Afrim are excited about the next phase of the Adirondack Sports Complex, as it will allow the community to continue to have an excellent sports faculty for sports, recreational, and community activities, while at the same time offering exciting new and additional programs and opportunities.

In addition to some new opportunities that Afrim’s Sports will be adding over the coming weeks and months, nearly all of the programs and offerings that ADKSC customers have come to expect are going to remain.

With the assistance of Doug and Terri Miller, Afrim and their staff have begun the gradual process of transitioning towards the eventual takeover of the day-to-day operation of the ADKSC.

Additional information will be provided in the coming days and weeks as the transition plans further develop. For more information, please visit adirondacksportscomplex.com