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Ndakinna Harvest Celebration is this Weekend

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts, News.

All photos courtesy of Barb Tyler.

GREENFIELD CENTER, NY – Join Ndakinna Education Center September 23rd for the 2023 Harvest Celebration! Located just 3 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs at 23 Middle Grove Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, the event will be open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 

The celebration will feature a traditional Haudenosaunee Opening Ceremony by Tom Sakokwenionkwas Porter. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas-“The One Who Wins”) is the founder, spokesperson and spiritual leader of the Mohawk Community of Kanatsiohareke (Ga na jo ha lay gay) located in Fonda, New York, and is a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. 

The celebration will also have native vendors and food (available from Iroquois Eatery), performances by the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers, and storytelling by Kay Ionataiewas Olan, Perry Ground, and Ndakinna’s own James, Jesse, and Joseph Bruchac. 

“We’re excited to bring back the harvest celebration for a second year here at Ndakinna,” said James Bruchac, Director of the Ndakinna Education Center. “It’s important that we celebrate the rich heritage, history, and continuing survival of our region’s indigenous peoples and their cultures.”

Porter will finish the afternoon off with a Traditional Haudenosaunee Closing Ceremony.

This event is fun for all ages; but be aware that space will be limited, and reservations are recommended. The event has a suggested donation of $10 per adult, or $15 per family.

Funded in part by the MDOCS Co-Creation Initiative and the Mellon Foundation.

Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured.

Five-year-old Ivy, rescued from an overcrowded home, was used to being just another face in the crowd. It took her a little while to adjust to receiving one-on-one attention. She can still be a little cautious at first introductions but will quickly relax with a good petting session. When comfortable, Ivy is so full of love, giving it with her whole heart, and eager to share that love with everyone.

If you are interested in learning more about Ivy, 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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Glens Falls Boys Soccer 2-0 Over Mechanicville

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, Featured, Sports.

On Saturday, September 16th, Glens Falls and Mechanicville met in a key test for both teams at Mechanicville High School. Following a scoreless first half of play, Glens Falls was the first team to score on a Tim Motsiff penalty kick (PK) after Landon Becker was taken down in the box.

Gavin Rittenhouse got the insurance goal to give Glens Falls the win! Mechanicville had their own penalty kick attempt late in the match, but Glens Falls keeper, Ayden Grieve, had yet one more PK save to keep the clean sheet. Grieve has three PK saves on three attempts this year.

Glens Falls now stands at 6-0 overall, and holds first place (4-0) in the Foothills Council.

Glens Falls will face Hudson Falls on the turf under the lights on Tuesday September 19th, at 7:00 PM.

Warren County &Washington County Police Blotter: July 27th-August 15th

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Blotter, Featured.

Warren County

July 27, 2023

Zahaba, Steven Joseph DOB: 11/24/88 was arrested for Bail Jumping 3rd Degree

July 28, 2023 

Kessler, Robert William DOB; 04/27/83 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle -3rd

Jackson, Juanita Victoria DOB: 10/05/1968 was arrested for Bail Jumping 2nd Degree

Cassidy, Genevieve P DOB: 06/20/89 was arrested for Assault- 3rd Burg Dwelling Causing Injury Criminal Mischief 3rd: Damage Another’s Property – Amount > $250.00 

Ortiz Ruiz, Jose E DOB: 03/27/91 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle- 3rd  

Squires, Shane Harold DOB: 06/02/74 was arrested for Aggravated DWI:perse-BAC.18or More-No Priors Driving While Intoxicated -1st Offense 

July 29,2023

Lewis, David Joshua was arrested for Agg Unlic Oper-2nd: 3/More Open Suspensions on 3/More Dates

July 30,2023

Moulton, Paul Henry DOB: 12/30/70 was arrested for Crim Intent Damage Property Crim Obstruction Breathing/Blood Circulation- Apply Pressure Unlawful imprisonment 2nd 

July 31, 2023

Russel, Dominick J. DOB: 08/20/1995 was arrested for execution of warrant of arrest

O’Dell, Jameson DOB: 09/13/87 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle -3rd

August 1,2023

Zhidkova, Meghan Elizabeth DOB: 09/05/92 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated – 1st Offense Oper Motor Veh w/.08 of 1% or More Alcohol in Blood-1st Offense 

August 3,2023

Shaw, Emily May DOB 10/06/90 was arrested for Aggravated DWI per se-BAC.18 or more no Priors Driving while Intoxicated – 1st Offense 

Straight, Eric Scott DOB: 11/12/82 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle-3rd  

August 5, 2023 

Garcia-Silverio, Miguel A DOB: 11/18/95 was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated-1st Offense Oper Motor Veh w/.08 of 1% or More Alcohol in Blood-1st Offense 

McCabe, Kyle James DOB: 10/21/92 was arrested for Act in Manner to Injur Child Less Than 17 Crim Poss Contr Sub/Narco Crim Poss Weapon- 4th degree

August 6, 2023

Golden, Eric Williams was arrested for failure to Appear, Petit Larceny, Resisting Arrest 

Machicao, Delbert Rodrigo DOB: 08/12/72 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation- 2nd Degree

August 7, 2023

Blydenburgh, John Alphonsus DOB: 12/25/49 was arrested for Grand Larceny 3rd degree: Property Value Exceeds $3,000 offer false instrument for filing 1st- intent to defraud welfare fraud-3rd degree

Verlinger, Michael John DOB: 01/21/86 was arrested for Viol Prob Viol

Godin, Peter John DOB: 12/16/62 was arrested for Petit Larceny

Abare, Anthony Michael DOB: 08/25/96 was arrested for Criminal Mischief- 4

August 8, 2023

Burdick, Michael Scott DOB: 07/23/77 was arrested for Petit Larceny 

Harris, Morgan Eilean DOB: 07/07/93 was arrested for Viol Prob Viol

August 9, 2023

Girard, Joseph Edward DOB: 10/07/65 was arrested for Crim Obstruction Breathing/Blood Circulation- Apply Pressure Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact

 August 12, 2023

Graulich, Adam Michael DOB: 05/04/89 was arrested for Criminal Contempt 2nd

Macmillian, Jessica A. DOB:03/09/81 was arrested for Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact 

August 13,2023

Kithcart, David L DOB: 08/03/85 was arrested for Crim Mis Intent Damage Property Harassment 2nd-Physical Contact Resisting Arrest

Adenti, Samaan Yohanna DOB: 06/20/2000 was arrested for Assault-2nd: Injure Vic 65 or Older-DEF at LST 10 years Younger Burg Dwelling Causing Injury Rape Intercourse Forcible Complsn 

August 14,2023

Barber, James Frederick DOB: 03/27/73  was arrested for Taper With Physical Evidence 

Tatsey, Brittaney L DOB: 03/01/93 was arrested for Failure to Appear

August 15, 2023

Richard, Kevin r. DOB: 12/19/82 was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of A motor vehicle-3rd

Washington County

 August 1st, 2023

Wolff, Fred J., Age:42 was arrested for DWI-1st offense, aggravated DWI Per Se- No Prior

August 2nd, 2023 

Moses, Matthew A., Age: 34 was arrested for Rape 3:Vit LT 17 Perp GT 21 Forcible TOuch- Intimate Parts, Act in Manner Injur Child <17

Stephens, Shane P., Age: 30 was arrested for Agg Harass-Race/Religion

Russell, William J., Age: 33 was arrested for Crim Contempt-2nd:Disobey Court

Quarters, Kara L., Age: 36 was arrested for Bail Jumping-3rd Degree

August 4th, 2023

Mendez-Esteban, Keener A., Age: 20 was arrested for Gr Larc-2nd: Prop Value > $5,000

August 5th, 2023

Fisher, Alexander M., Age:29 was arrested for Crim Mis Intent Damage Property

August 6, 2023

Loughman, Alisa G., Age:40 was arrested for Crim Poss Control Subst-7th Oper MV Impaired By Drugs 1st

August 8th, 2023

Beayon Damien M., Age: 38 was arrested for crim contempt-2nd Disobey Court, Aggravated Family Offense

Hunter, Moses E., Age 52 was arrested for Misapplication of Property, Arrest Fugitive w/o  Warrant 

August 10th, 2023

Woods, Jonathan R., Age:41 was arrested for DWI -1st offense

McCord, Rameen Dwayne Age: 30 was arrested for CPW-2nd: Loaded Weapon Crim Poss Weap 3rd-Ammo Clip

August 11th, 2023

Deinzer, John S., Age:62 was arrested for Crim Mis: Intent Damage Property, Crim Possession Stoln Prop-5th, Resisting Arrest

August 12th, 2023

Bell, Bradley D., Age: 46 was arrested for DWI-1st Offense, Oper MV BAC .08 of 1%-1st Off

Braymer, Hope E., Age:25 was arrested for Petit Larceny 

August 13th, 2023 Celeste, Abby L., Age 49 was arrested for Crim Cont-1:PL215.50(3)-Prior

Jabot, Andrew M ., Age31 was arrested for Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd, Act in Manner Injur Child < 17 Crim Mis. Intent Damage Property

Stewart, Charles E., Age:56 was arrested for Robbery -3rd, Aggravated Family Offense, Petit Larceny, Crim Mis: Intent Damage Property, Crim MIs 4: Prevent Emergency Call, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd

Arrow Financial Corporation to Host Corporate Headquarters Ribbon Cutting and Reception

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Featured, Local Leads, News.

WHAT: Arrow Financial Corporation President and CEO Dave DeMarco is excited to host a ribbon cutting and reception at the newly renovated corporate headquarters and Main Office branch in downtown Glens Falls. This multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment includes Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company’s Main Office branch, loan offices and administrative and operational support for the entire Arrow Family of Companies, which also includes Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company and Upstate Agency, LLC. 

The completion of this project furthers Arrow’s mission of improving the customer experience and reinforcing its commitment to the community. The renovation includes extensive upgrades to the exterior and interior, designed with both customer and employee experience top-of-mind while maintaining the building’s historic elements.   

Please join us to celebrate and enjoy light refreshments. For more information on the downtown renovations please visit: https://www.gfnational.com/hello 

WHEN: Thursday, September 14, 2023. Event Start: 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Arrow Financial Corporation Headquarters, 250 Glen Street, Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801

WHO: Dave DeMarco, President and CEO, Arrow Financial Corporatio, and Tricia Rogers, President and CEO, Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce

About Arrow Financial Corporation: 

Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York. The Company is the parent of Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company. Other subsidiaries include North Country Investment Advisers, Inc. and Upstate Agency, LLC.

SHRED EVENT AT AVIATION MALL

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in ARCC Spotlight, Community, Featured, Home & Garden.

Aviation Mall is partnering with the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and ConfiData to offer the community and its residents an opportunity to drop off documents to be shredded for free! This event will take place on Saturday, September 16th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the front east parking lot of Aviation Mall.

Participants can bring up to five boxes to shred (box size cannot exceed 24” x 12” x 10 ¼”), and items will be shredded on the spot in the mobile shred trucks. ConfiData can shred and recycle just about anything – junk mail, tax returns, checks, files, manila folders, or any documents containing personal information.

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation with your shred drop-off.  All food item donations will benefit the Open Door Mission, which exists to serve people at their point of need, cultivating personal growth and community sustainability – individuals who are homeless and low income.

The event is open to the public, and will occur rain or shine.

Community Day at Fort William Henry

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The Fort William Henry Hotel, located at 48 Canada Street in Lake George, would like to invite friends, family and neighbors to a Community Day on Sunday, September 17th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Carriage House! This event will feature a BBQ, music by DJ Suzie Q and Fran, games for kids, and tours of the property. Tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for kids 4 to 10 years old, and free for 3 and under; and they include free admission to the Fort William Henry Museum.

A Community Day follows a long-standing tradition at the hotel: “It started as a clambake when I was a kid,” said Fort William Henry Corp. CEO, Kathy Flacke Muncil. “Our goal was to give everyone a chance to relax after a long summer. I want everyone to feel the joy I did as a kid, running around the property on a beautiful September day.”

Proceeds from the event will go to co-sponsor Women in Need (WIN), a nonprofit that serves families in Lake George. WIN helps women and families living in Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex Counties who need food, clothing, medical services, home fuel, transportation and shelter.

The BBQ will include chicken, sausage and peppers, hamburgers, hot dogs, 12 clams per adult – an extra dozen clams available for an additional $12 – and desserts donated by Lake George Baking Company. Deadline for ticket purchase is Friday, Sept. 15. Tickets are available either at fortwilliamhenry.com, or by contacting Nancy Nichols of Lake George Region Women for WIN, Inc. at (518) 668-2665.

Ticket holders are invited to tour the Carriage House and the newly renovated rooms. Parking for the event is free!

About WIN:

Lake George Region for WIN, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation, was founded to help women and families living in Warren, Washington, Saratoga and Essex Counties through financial grants of $300 to $500. WIN identified women and families in need through recommendations from individuals, churches, schools, and government agencies.

WIN does not receive government funding. Its services depend entirely on fundraisers and individual donations.

About Fort William Henry Hotel:

The first hotel on the property opened in June 1855, and was eventually expanded to accommodate 900 guests. A veranda facing the lake was supported by 30-foot tall Corinthian columns. The original hotel burned in 1909, and another building was erected in 1911… In the 1950s, a 64-room motor inn was built.

The Fort William Henry Corporation was founded in 1952 by a group of entrepreneurs from Lake George and the Capital Region, including Robert F. Flacke, Sr. The corporation commissioned a replica of the fortress built by the British in 1755 during the French and Indian War era two centuries earlier.

In 1969, the older portion of the hotel was demolished. The kitchen and dining room – known as The White Lion Room – remained. A 35-room annex and indoor pool were added in 1984, and the 10,500-square-foot conference center was built in from 1999 to 2000. The five-story Grand Hotel opened in July 2004.

The Carriage House, built for housing horses and carriages, was renovated in 2022 and 2023 to provide a venue for weddings and events. The four-season venue can accommodate table seating for 400 people, and theater seating for 750. It also has a kitchen on site. The rooms in the motor inn wing were renovated during the winter of 2022-2023, alongside renovation work at the Carriage House.

For more information, please visit Fortwilliamhenry.com

Undefeated! Glens Falls Boys Soccer Beats Schuylerville

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Glens Falls, 3… Schuylerville, 1.

Glens Falls Boys Varsity Soccer came up with the win against Schuylerville under the lights at the Putt LaMay Memorial Field. This key Foothills Council matchup was the first-ever home night game on turf in Glens Falls program history. 

The Black Bears got the prime-time win, defeating the Black Horses 3-1 to move to 4-0 in conference play and 5-0 overall. Glens Falls had goals from Landan Phipps, Gavin Rittenhouse and Cameron Shaver. Schuylerville’s lone goal came from Trevor French. Both goalkeepers played outstanding games!

Ayden Grieve recorded the win for the Black Bears while Griffin Brophy racked up 16 impressive saves for the Black Horses to keep the game tight throughout.

Next Up: Glens Falls will travel to Mechanicville on Saturday, September 16th – game begins at 12:30 PM!

Tennis Court

Queensbury’s Girls Tennis Keep Streak Alive

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Tennis Court

Queensbury’s varsity girls tennis team upped its record to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in Foothills Council play with a 7-0 victory at Hudson Falls! The Spartans increased their Foothills Council winning streak to 52 consecutive matches.

Queensbury, 7… Hudson Falls, 0~

Singles Results:

1. Nicole Greenstein (Q) def. Madison Sawyer, 6-1, 6-0

2. Tessa Murray (Q) def. Mya Strong, 6-3, 6-0

3. Lindsey Pepe (Q) def. Emily Harrington, 6-0, 6-0

4. Maria Conway (Q) def. Kylie Suprenant, 6-0, 6-0

5. Flavia Brizzi (Q) def. Alexandra Hogan, 6-0, 6-0

Doubles Results:

1. Sedona Jones/Miranda Affinito (Q) def. Maggie Traver/Caliegh Zahaba, 6-0, 6-1

2. Amy Winchell/Briana Guay (Q) def. Nora Felton/Gianna Balsamo, 6-0, 6-0

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

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Meredith is a petite girl with a big heart! She is curious, feisty and independent. She was found abandoned with six kittens to care for and shorty after their rescue, needed an urgent, lifesaving surgery. Meredith has faced a lot of adversity within the short span of time she has been in our care, but this youngster is still full of kitten energy! There is no space she will leave unexplored and is among the first to socialize with any visitors to her room. She loves to be at the center of attention and doesn’t want to share the spotlight with anyone else. 

She is still learning her manners and can play a little rough at times. Her purrfect family would be one with feline experienced adults and older children who can give her the attention her youthful, active personality needs.

If you are interested in learning more about Meredith, 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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