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SUNY’s Free Application Period: October 16th to 29th

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Education, Featured.

For the first time, students applying to up to five SUNY schools can save money between October 16th and October 29th, by either using the SUNY application or the Common Application. SUNY will waive the application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for these two weeks! During this two-week free application period, there is no special code needed; however, to apply via the common application, you need to apply campus by campus. On each of the State University of New York member pages, there will be a question that says, “It is free application weeks with The State University of New York through October 29th! Would you like SUNY to pay your application fee?” By clicking yes, the application fee will be waived. This option is available for up to five SUNY schools. 

There is no refund available for students who applied prior to the free application period. This offer is only available between October 16th and October 29th. SUNY will not refund application fees for applications submitted before or after those dates.

In addition to Free App Week, SUNY offers ongoing fee waivers that apply to 60-percent of all high school students in New York State. Students who are in foster care, students who have military connections, low-income students, and students at 500-plus designated high schools can apply to up to seven campuses for free, saving up to $350 any time during the year. 

“Education is the backbone of our society, and I am committed to providing opportunities that support every student’s journey to a higher education,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.

SUNY recommends that students apply by December 1st, 2023 – this maximizes financial aid, campus housing, and consideration for the major of choice. There may be certain application deadlines for certain programs of study! Applicants for an Early Decision Program or Early Action Programs should apply by December 1st, 2023. 

SUNY is the largest comprehensive public university system in the United States. It was officially founded in 1948, with the consolidation of 29 unaffiliated colleges. This state university system currently  includes research universities, liberal arts colleges, specialization and technical colleges, health science centers, land-grant colleges, and 30 community colleges.

93% of New Yorkers live within 15 miles of a SUNY campus! Right now, there are more than 370,000 students who are currently enrolled in The State University of New York, 88,000 faculty and staff, and 3-million alumni.

The State University of New York is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. For more information, please visit SUNY.edu

Warren County Property Auction Scheduled for Saturday, October 21st

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Home & Garden, Property.

More than 30 properties will be available for purchase when Warren County Real Property Tax Services Office holds its annual live public auction of tax-foreclosed property on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, at Warren County Courthouse.

Among the 31 properties on the list as of this week are single family homes, commercial property, and vacant lots, including two with waterfront access – all of which were foreclosed upon for non-payment of property taxes.  Auction proceeds will be handled in accordance with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings related to tax foreclosure auctions.

For further information and links to the full tax foreclosure property information booklet, which includes detailed descriptions and photographs of each property, check the auction company website here. (Scroll down on this web page for Warren County’s auction.) This website includes a photo gallery featuring the available Warren County properties.

More information can also be found at https://warrencountyny.gov/rp, or with Auctions International at www.auctionsinternational.com.  

Registration will begin at 8:00 AM, and the auction starts at 10:00 AM. Warren County Courthouse is located at the Warren County Municipal Center complex, at 1340 State Route 9 in Queensbury.

All-Electric, Battery-Powered Aircraft Lands at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Featured.

BETA A250 Hover Test

Beta Technologies, out of Burlington, Vermont, has completed a successful landing of an all-electric, battery-powered aircraft at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, as part of a longer trip down the east coast. The flight lasted 49 minutes and the airplane flew a total of 84 miles according to Beta Technologies public affairs team member Will Guisbond.

This is a step towards solving the problem of the aviation industry creating 3 to 9% of all emissions, and becoming more sustainable. Beta’s systems include an all-electric aircraft, charging infrastructure, and training programs for pilots and support staff. 

Beta Technologies was incorporated in 2017 by Kyle Clark – an experienced pilot, engineer and entrepreneur. Clark became the company’s first test pilot, learning to fly in helicopters and earning his FAA qualifications for a powered lift rating. In the past three years, Beta’s aircraft has flown over 26,000 miles, completing over three years of piloted flights towards achieving FAA certification. 

Beta’s first customer was United Therapeutics led by CEO Martine Rothblatt, who awarded Beta a $48-million dollar contract. United Therapeutics was looking for efficient transportation methods for organs intended for human transplant. UPS was another early customer; they ordered 10 aircraft in 2021, and reserved the right to order another 140.

Beta’s electric motors are quieter and have a smaller carbon footprint, with zero operational emissions compared to an equivalent gasoline engine. This type of aircraft also requires less maintenance, and the motors are run from lithium-ion batteries. Beta Technologies is expected to have the capability to produce up to 300 aircraft per year by 2027. 

Beta Technologies built their factory on a 40-acre site in South Burlington, Vermont. The production facility was designed to be sustainable, which is an important aspect of Beta’s mission to decarbonize the aviation sector. It is equipped with 260 geothermal wells to provide energy and temperature control, and there are also nearly three acres of roof-mounted solar panels. 

The 188,500-square-foot electric aircraft factory is expected to create hundreds of jobs as Beta ramps up production. These aircrafts will be used across the cargo, medical, defense and passenger industries.

This multi-leg flight will have traveled from Burlington, Vermont, to Duke Field Air Force Base in Florida to deliver the aircraft to a Beta Technologies customer. For more information, please visit https:www.beta.team

The Crandall Library & Cornell Cooperative Extension: “Winterize & Energize” Series

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Featured.

Do you think your home could be more energy efficient? During week one of a four-week “Winterize and Energize” series, energy advisors from the Albany County Cornell Cooperative Extension will explain the NYSERDA home energy savings program.

NYSERDA is The New York State Energy Research And Development Authority, which works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. The information that will be presented will include what program is a good fit for you and your home, how to get started, a walkthrough of the process, and what incentives are available. 

The October 23rd W&E will provide information on Energy Audits with Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating. The topics covered in this presentation will include” What is an energy audit?” and why it is beneficial for energy savings for your home. This presentation will explain the basic steps of an energy audit, and what to expect from a contractor. The tax incentives available for an energy audit will also be explained during the presentation.  

On October 30th, the W&E presentation will feature “Heat Pumps 101” where topics will include what heat pumps are, how they can be used in heating and cooling your home, and are whether heat pumps are the right choice for you.

The final presentation of the “Winterize & Energize” series culminates on November 6th, with a presentation featuring Solar/Community Solar and Solar/EVs. This presentation will include information about determining if solar power is a good fit for your home, as well as an overview of rooftop solar, ground-mounted solar, and community solar. Other topics will include what to expect with solar power, what questions to ask your contractor, and a summary of electric vehicles.

For more information about this series, please visit crandalllibrary.org

Thinking of Catering? Think SPoT Coffee – and Thank the Staff!

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Featured, Food.

In 2014, SPoT Coffee was a new addition to the restaurant scene on Glens Street in Glens Falls… Now, just under a decade later, they are a mainstay of Downtown Glens Falls! SPoT Coffee, through the leadership of District Operations Manager Bill Dingman, is always on the lookout to expand offerings and find ways to service more customers… With this in mind, SPoT has moved to provide more substantial and widespread catering options through ezCater.

EzCater was established in 2007, to connect businesses with restaurants through an online marketplace.  SPoT Coffee recognized the opportunity, and Bill has been able to implement the expansion with the help of his seasoned crew. Dingman is thankful to be a part of the thriving Glens Falls community: “Honestly…We think that this cafe has really grown in terms of revenue over the last couple of years, and we are really thankful and really glad to be part of the community. We want to be the epicenter, where Glens Falls starts their day, and ends their day,” he said.

Bill knows that he owes the success of the cafe to his tenured staff, as low staff turnover is not a common trait of the cafe model: “I’m proud of our staff… They’ve done a fantastic job. We’ve added the number of staff that we are holding at any particular time because of revenue growth… We are employing more people. The demand is there, and we are really thankful,” he said.

SPoT Coffee is open “777” – from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days a week. “We have to wake up and do it every day… Our staff has had to adjust, grow, and get stronger. They manage when there is a line out the door all day,” Bill said. 

As SPoT Coffee grows and adds more dynamic offerings, catering is at the forefront of their endeavors… Joining on with ezCater has allowed SPoT Coffee to service more customers in more communities, and increases catering options for potential customers that are further away – the first catering order that SPoT filled through ezCater was for customers in Corinth, instantly proving the value of the expansion!

Catering allows SPoT Coffee to increase revenue with less impact on the staff, and with Bill Dingman, it all comes back to having a reliable staff: “There had been some concern that we wouldn’t be able to have a busy cafe and keep the product that we would need for catering… We have the tenured staff, and that has allowed us to have the information to make it work. We have folks who recognize where we are, what we are doing, and see the opportunities… That’s the benefit to having long term employees,” he said. 

To order from SPoT Coffee on the ezCater.com website, the minimum order is $75.00. For more information, please visit ezcater.com, or Spotcoffee.com.

2023 • Live! Folklife Concerts • Free Maire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Downtown, Entertainment, Featured, In the Arts.

On Thursday, October 19th, Crandall Library will host a free Folklife concert featuring Maire Ni Chathasaigh & Chirs Newman. This dynamic duo is made up of two extraordinarily talented international musicians!

Maire is one of Ireland’s most important and influential traditional musicians. Her love of the Harp began at age eleven, and her West Cork background influenced her technique while she played  traditional music steeped in oral traditions. Chris, a prolific composer, arranger and record producer began playing the guitar at age four, and played his first paying gig at the age of fourteen in a folk club. 

The pair made their debut on the main stage at the 1987 Cambridge Folk Festival, and have been touring  the world together ever since. 

Their talent is recognized the world over: the “Blazing guitar and dancing harp” (Irish Linen). This celebrated partnership of “one of the UK’s most staggering and influential acoustic guitarists” (fRoots) with “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (Scotland On Sunday) has presented its unique musical vision in twenty-two countries on five continents, to venues ranging from the tiniest of village halls to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London’s Barbican, Sydney Town Hall, and the Philharmonie in Cologne. Expect a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass, and baroque, spiced with striking new compositions.

First Show: Crandall Library Glens Falls, NY – Thursday, October 19th, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30) – Crandalllibrary.org

Second Show: At the Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY – Friday, October 20th, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30) – www.salemcourthouse.org

For more information, please visit  www.maireandchris.com

The Albany Rock Pit is Taking the Capital Region by Storm!

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The music scene is about to get a new infusion of talent in the Capital Region! The Albany Rock Pit opened on August 1st, and is already setting lofty goals based on the premise of team building and community through live performances. Located at 9 Norman Drive in Albany, The Albany Rock Pit is gearing up for its grand opening on October 24th, 2023. 

The Albany Rock Pit accepts students as young as 5 years old, and offers four different age groups lessons and performances: “This all evolved when my daughter’s music school closed,” says Kim Lindh, co-partner now professionally as well as personally with Tess Collins, the owner of McGeary’s. “There’s a nichemarket that was unfulfilled… Music is needed. It’s an outlet. It’s both expressive and therapeutic”.

“The space was available next to Kim’s shop and it’s in the perfect area,” stated Collins. “We were able to transform the space into a music school within 30 days during the Summer… And, since we’ve opened, we’ve seen an influx of students and instructors. They realize what we’re trying to build here… We’re absolutely stressing team building and community,” she said. 

“What sets this apart from any other music school, the kids interact together and will have an opportunity to play live in the local music scene,” continued Lindh. “The kids are multi-talented. They’ll not only be able to set up their own equipment and perform their own sound checks, but they play different instruments, too… So, you’ll see them switch off playing different instruments as they go from song to song. And, what’s good for them, they’re not paying a venue to have a recital or a performance. They’re getting the real experience now with the guidance of the school, so they’re fully prepared for what they can expect down the road.”

“The first show for these kids will be December 2nd and 3rd at September’s in Colonie,” continued Collins. “They’ll perform a variety of hits from the 1980s, while sprinkling in songs from the 1960’s associated with the ‘British Invasion’… Then, once we get into the first quarter of 2024, we’ll change up the musical theme on a quarterly basis.”

The Albany Rock Pit just hosted their first “Open Mic/Free Jam Friday” which will continue the first Friday of every month!

The ribbon-cutting ceremony – the first ever for both Collins and Lindh – will be Tuesday, October 24th at the Albany Rock Pit. Assembly member Pat Fahy will be attending the ceremony.

For more information regarding the Albany Rock Pit, please contact Kim Lindh at kimlindh@albanyrockpit.com, or Tess Collins at Tess@mcgearys.com. You can also visit their Facebook page at Albany Rock Pit.

Road Salt “Summit” Seeks to Protect Environment and Roads

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The Lake George Association held the 8th Annual Adirondack Champlain Regional Salt Summit at The Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in Lake George to bringing together stakeholders from around the Adirondacks – many of them from Warren County – to discuss the ongoing effort to keep roads clear while using less road salt.

Warren County and the towns along Lake George in the county have been leaders in the use of saltwater brine instead of road salt – an emerging technology as experts have looked to lessen the damage that road salt does to the environment.

Warren County Department of Public Works Superintendent Kevin Hajos, center, was among the event’s panelists. Hajos was a member of the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force, which studied ways to reduce road salt use and issued a report earlier this fall.

The day-long event was held to bring experts together with highway personnel to refine ways to cut road salt use in the Adirondacks. Warren County DPW has been one of the leading agencies in use of salt brine; purchasing equipment to make and distribute brine that is also used by town highway crews in the county.

For more Information, please visit Lake George Association

Lake George Battlefield Park,”Fort George/Carlton’s Raid” Marker Unveiling

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Senator Daniel Stec and Lake George Town Supervisor Vinnie Crocitto unveiling the historical marker

New York State Senator Daniel Stec was joined by Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson and Deputy Town Supervisor Vinnie Crocitto in unveiling the new “Fort George” historical marker near the entrance to Lake George Battlefield Park on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, before approximately 40 interested members of the public.

The marker describes the final destruction of the patriot fortification by British Major Christopher Carleton as the ultimate act in his series of raids on military and private property during the fall of 1780. This unveiling was orchestrated by Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance Trustee Pat Niles, who led a tour after the unveiling ceremony of locations in the park that are connected to Carleton’s raid.

In addition to Senator Stec and Pat Niles, speakers at the event included Margy Mannix (Lake George Town Historian) and Charles Vandrei, Historic Preservation Officer for the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

For more information, please visit lakegeorgebattlefield.org

Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 38: Heartbreak, Heroes, and the HVCC Community

Written by Command on . Posted in Business, Community, Education, Featured, Media, News.

In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview four students at the Blue Collar College – Tim, Jonathan, Jawid and Edon! Their incredible stories showcase the strength of the Blue Collar spirit – between preserving heritage, community values, working hard to chase those dreams, and even acts of genuine heroism, the future for the next generation of Blue Collar workers is looking bright!

Listen to the episode HERE!