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Kiwanis Club Teams Up With Seasoned & Mean Max for “Taste The Future” Event

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

The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls is one of the oldest civic service clubs in Glens Falls… Their mission is to empower communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. All children deserve to wake up in a community that believes in them, nurtures them, and provides the support that they need to thrive, and throughout the year, the Kiwanis Club hosts numerous events to accomplish exactly that, by benefiting the community and helping to create lifelong friendships.

 The Kiwanis Club’s current 2022-2023 leadership team includes: 

  • President: Doug Shaver
  • President Elect: Laura Flower
  • Past President:  Matthew Taormino
  • Vice President: Lee Cleavland
  • Treasurer: Mark Quakenbush
  • Secretary: Patricia Van Buren

The “Taste The Future” Event will be held at Seasoned, which is SUNY Adirondack’s full service student-run restaurant, where students learn and fulfill restaurant and hospitality roles, on location at 14 Hudson Ave in Glens Falls. This event will feature a four-course menu created by Chef Matt Bolton, with a beer pairing provided by Mean Max Brew Works. Tickets are $79, doors open at 5:30 PM, and dinner is served at 6:00 PM!

Mean Max Brew Works will be providing libations for this event. They are located at 193 Glen Street, #2, and are locally owned and operated. The Mean Max recipes are handcrafted and home tested, and they use both green processes and traditional brewing processes alike. Mean Max is open Tuesday through Thursday, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Friday & Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls is always looking to welcome new members. If you are interested in becoming a member or finding out more about membership, the Kiwanis Club members and guests meet for lunch at the Queensbury Hotel at 12:00 noon on the third Wednesday of each month.  For a reservation, contact the Club Secretary at pvanblsg@aol.com. Newcomers and visitors are welcome!

Paul Morcone Appointed Next Big Cross Principal

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

For the 2023–2024 school year, Big Cross Street Elementary School will have a new principal – the Glens Falls Board of Education appointed Paul Morcone, who will take over from current Big Cross Principal Debbie Hall, who is retiring after 29 years as a Principal, Chief Information Officer, and Teacher.

Mr. Morcone comes to Glens Falls from Mary J. Tanner Elementary School in Granville, where he has worked for the past five years as principal. Prior to that, Mr. Morcone served as the Pre-K-12 assistant principal in Stillwater, New York. He also spent 13 years teaching at the elementary level in the Shenendehowa and Hoosic Valley Central School District. 

“It is an honor to become part of Glens Falls Nation. It is exciting to be able to partner with the families, faculty staff and community of Big Cross Elementary. I look forward to collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that safety, academics, and student needs are met. My family and I are embracing this opportunity and excited for this journey,” Morcone said. 

Mary J. Tanner Elementary School will be welcoming Breanne Taylor as their new Principal, who is taking over for Mr. Morcone. She joins the Granville School District from North Colonie, where she worked with a diverse community and developed a new curriculum. 

Paul Morcone will take over at Big Cross following in the footsteps of Principal Debbie Hall, who was appointed to the position in August of 2008… Debbie Hall had been a student at Big Cross during her elementary years. 2008 was a big year for Debbie Hall – that year, she became the first woman inducted into the Glens Falls Athletic Club’s Hall of Fame, for excelling as both a four-sport athlete and an outstanding coach.

As one of the first initiatives to begin his tenure, Mr. Morcone will be working with Big Cross faculty members on instructional programs. During his tenure at Mary J. Tanner Elementary, he led research-based implementation of ELA and math programs, and hopes to do the same for the Big Cross community. 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Written by Giovanna D'Orazio, D'Orazio Peterson on . Posted in Business, Community, Featured, News, Opinion.

According to Wellspring, the domestic violence and sexual assault services resource for Saratoga County, 81% of women will be sexually harassed or assaulted in their lifetime.  That is a sobering statistic.  And it’s not just women – the same nationwide survey found that 43% of men have also experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lives. 

In addition to emotional and physical trauma, surviving a sexual assault can bring with it a host of legal issues.This article will focus on employment and personal injury law, but readers should know that organizations like Wellspring can assist in obtaining orders of protection, accompanying individuals to the hospital or the police station, and generally help to navigate a very difficult time. 

When sexual assault or harassment happens in the workplace, not only is someone’s well-being at risk, but their livelihood as well.  Assault and harassment are protected forms of sex discrimination and hostile work environment under both federal and state law.  The law also protects employees from coercive sexual relationships, what we call “quid pro quo” sexual harassment.  This is when a boss or individual with power over your employment requests sexual favors in return for continued employment or advancement. 

What if an assault happens at work?  Contacting law enforcement is of course always an option, and your employer should not discourage you from doing so.  If the perpetrator is a coworker, you can also report the assault or harassment to your boss and Human Resources.  New York law requires employers to maintain a sexual harassment policy that will lay out a complaint procedure.  If the perpetrator is your boss, and your employer is large enough to have a Human Resources department or another designated individual to complain to, you can do that.  If there is no one to complain to because you work at a small company, you can consider making a complaint to the EEOC or the NYS Division of Human Rights. 

With respect to your legal remedies, while not all harassment is a “hostile work environment” within the meaning of the law, a sexual assault at work very likely is.  Sometimes, the level of recourse you have against your employer depends upon the employer’s response.  If your employer responds appropriately to investigate, protect you, and discipline the perpetrator, then you may have less recourse for your lost wages if you decide to leave the workplace.  On the other hand, if your employer does not take your complaint seriously, does not remedy the situation appropriately, or retaliates against you for complaining, the law may support what we call a “constructive discharge” – a situation where the employee resigns but still has legal recourse for their lost wages.  Both state and federal law also allow for recovery of emotional distress damages stemming from a sexually hostile work environment.

New York law also protects victims of domestic violence in the workplace, and domestic violence can include sexual misconduct and offenses.  The law not only protects victims of domestic violence from discrimination, but also requires reasonable accommodations for certain types of absences including to seek medical attention, attend court proceedings, and receive services. 

Assaults, in or outside of the workplace, can also give rise to civil liability for the perpetrator.  Assault, battery and false imprisonment are all civil legal claims that can be brought against the perpetrator of an assault in a lawsuit.  It is important to keep in mind that these types of claims – which are called “intentional torts” – have a short one-year statute of limitations in New York.  Currently, the NY Adult Survivors Act is in effect, which has reopened the statute of limitations, for a limited period of time, for sexual assault claims by individuals who were assaulted as adults.  New York previously had this type of law in effect for child victims – you’ve likely heard about it in the context of claims of clergy sexual abuse. 

Sometimes a sexual assault happens under circumstances that can also give rise to a negligence claim.  These types of claims have a longer statute of limitations.  An example could be suing a property owner for lax security if they know of a threat.  Recently, a New York family was sued successfully for a sexual assault perpetrated by their son against a girl sleeping at their home. 

Navigating the legal process and its various options after a traumatic event can be overwhelming.  Luckily in our community we have resources like Wellspring, the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, the Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Project of Warren and Washington Counties, and The Legal Project in Albany, as well as private attorneys, who are able to assist.

Ways to Learn More and Support Sexual Assault Survivors this Month:

Denim Day: Wear denim on Wednesday, April 26 to bring awareness to the stigmas and victim blaming surrounding sexual assault.  This day commemorates a (shameful) Italian court case in which the judge found that, because a young woman was wearing tight jeans at the time of her assault, she must have assisted in removing them and, therefore, the assault was consensual.The next day, the women of the Italian Parliament came to work in jeans in solidarity with the victim. 

Giovanna-DOrazio

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Giovanna A. D’Orazio has experience litigating, among other things, commercial, general civil, employment, land use and personal injury matters in New York State and federal courts. Giovanna also has experience litigating Article 78 proceedings in New York State court.

Police Blotter: Mar. 27 – Apr. 2, 2023

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

Joseph L. Murdick, 21, was arrested for Endangering Welfare of a Child, Giving/Selling Alcohol to Person Under 21

Jeramee R. Tucker, 31, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Bail Jumping

Travis R. Broe, 32, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, 2nd Deg. Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia

Nicholas J. Lorusso, 28, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Katherine S. Eaton, 52, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance, 2nd Deg. Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Introduction of Contraband into Prison

Mark A. Shilanski, 21, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Criminal Contempt

Jason E. Sharpe, 36, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Rape, 1st Deg. Stalking, 2nd Deg. Strangulation, 1st Deg. Criminal Contempt

Tavonn A. McGlory, 28, was arrested for Violation of Family Court Act

Shaniah A. Sanders, 26, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Brian J. Ray, 36, was arrested for Violation of Family Court Act

Christina L. Salisbury, 37, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Jesse L. Fowler, 46, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Ashlie M. Gordon, 36, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Melissa M. Rouse, 55, was arrested for 4th Deg. Criminal Mischief

Michael P. Rawson, 42, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Harassment

James P. Allen, 35, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Katherine M. Rozell, 56, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF

On Monday, March 27, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alfred T. Allen, 52, of Queensbury for selling crack cocaine. During a narcotics investigation conducted by the Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Allen sold crack cocaine to the police on multiple occasions during a controlled drug buy operation. Allen was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, class B felonies. He was taken to Queensbury Court for arraignment and later remanded back to the custody of the Warren County Correctional Facility where he was already incarcerated on an unrelated matter.

On Thursday, March 30, A 52-year-old Vermont man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated following a traffic stop. William O. Snell, of New Haven, VT was stopped by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at around 10:35PM after he was observed committing unspecified traffic offenses on South St. in the City of Glens Falls. Snell was found to be intoxicated and was subsequently arrested. At Sheriff’s Office headquarters, Snell refused to submit to an evidentiary breath test. He was placed in Sheriff’s Office lock up and was arraigned on a DWI charge as well as numerous traffic tickets the following morning.

On Sunday, April 2, a Warren County Sheriff’s Patrol Officer witnessed a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette on Luzerne Rd in the Town of Queensbury at a speed of 119 miles per hour. The operator, Joseph E. Millington, 33, of Diamond Point, failed to comply after patrol activated emergency lights and siren. The vehicle continued on West Mountain Rd and eventually crashed on Bonner Dr. Millington and two other passengers–Matthew Harris, 53, of Greenwich and Taylor Ruddy, 22, of Middle Grove–were charged with two misdemeanor counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree. Millington was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 2nd degree, Misdemeanor Unlawful Fleeing Police Officer in a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree and multiple vehicle and traffic violations. All subjects were released and will appear in Queensbury Town Court at a later date.

High School Job Fairs Bring 2,100 Warren County Students Together With Employers

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Job Fair at Glens Falls High School

This year, Warren County expanded its High School Job Fair to include more school districts, more students, and more employers… And it was a success!

More than 2,100 high school students from around Warren County connected with over 50 employers through three summer job fairs that were organized by the Warren County Department of Workforce Development. Due to the success of the job fair that was started in Lake George in 2021, this year, the event was expanded to include students from six school districts! The events took place between March 20th and April 3rd, at Lake George Junior Senior High School, Queensbury High School, and Glens Falls High School. The Lake George job fair – which was held on March 30th – was open to students from surrounding area schools, including Warrensburg, Hadley-Luzerne, and Bolton. Employers who attended the events represented a wide variety of businesses in the area, and during this hiring event, employers accepted applications, and even offered on-the-spot job interviews!

In Glens Falls, the job fair was combined with a “Career Expo”… This Career Expo featured local businesses, as well as employment experts and school staff members, and also offered seminars on several topics; including how to interview for a job, resumé building, work/life considerations, financial management, and dressing for success. 

Warren County Director of Workforce Development Liza Oschsendorf was proud of the success of the event, the generosity of the businesses, and the logistical assistance form the schools. Glens Falls Principal Kevin Warren was also pleased with the event: “It’s amazing what we can accomplish when our community partners and schools come together. Our students explored career possibilities and walked away with new curiosities. Many students are now thinking about different and expanded career options. We are pleased with the presentation and interactions our students were fortunate enough to have. This is one of the steps in educating our students to become lifelong learners, cooperative workers, quality producers, and exceptional citizens. I am grateful for the partnership we have established with Warren County, they really made the vision a reality. Liza Ochsendorf and her team are making a difference,” he said.

Glens Falls Varsity Softball Travels to Hudson Falls for the Win

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

Glens Falls Junior Jaelyn Graham beats out the throw to first

Glens Falls, 12… Hudson Falls, 0.

The Glens Falls Girls Varsity Softball team improved to 2-0 in the Section 2 Foothills Council and 3-1 overall with a decisive win over Hudson Falls. Glens Falls scored in the first inning, and the score remained 1 to 0 until the fifth inning, when the Glens Falls bats came alive – Glens Falls scored six runs in the fifth inning, and added another five runs in the seventh inning while holding Hudson Falls scoreless!

Coach Arch was pleased with the team effort: “Great hitting, great pitching, great team effort, good win for us,” he said.

Glens Falls will host Scotia-Glenville on their home field at Morse Athletic Complex on Friday, April 14th, at 4:30 PM – this is a league match-up!

Proposed Increased Penalty for “Swatting” Incidents

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

Republican State Senators Dean Murray, Jim Tedisco and Mark Walczyk have introduced a bill in the state legislature that would elevate “Swatting” from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony. This bill would increase the sentence if convicted of “Swatting” from its current standard of one year in jail, to one and a half to four years in state prison.

Recently, more than 30 New York Schools received false threats, which included bomb threats as well as shooter threats. Area schools that were affected by this either were on a two-hour delay, or fully suspended classes for the day.  Schools were encouraged by the State Education Department and New York State Police to review their safety measures. 

Lawmakers are hoping that increasing the penalties will reduce and prevent the number of threats. Governor Kathy Hochul said on Friday: “ Our State Police went to over 226 schools, as well as encouraging and having law enforcement visit as well… I want parents to know… we are taking every single incident very seriously, we treat it as if it’s real, but the reality is this is meant to disrupt and cause chaos in our school system and indeed society… It is incredibly stressful on our families at this time, and there is nothing we want more than to restore some sense of calm and normalcy to our kids who have been through so much over the last few years.”

Property Transactions: Apr. 3 – Apr. 9, 2023

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

CAMBRIDGE

Vicky Noyes sold property at 14 Myrtle Ave to Jered & Ashley Harrington for $163,000

EASTON

William Boyce, Jr. & Lisa Boyce sold property at 48 Orchard Dr to Jesse Slater for $148,936

FORT ANN

Aleta Runnalls sold property at 1702 County Route 16 to James Rathbun for $122,000

FORT EDWARD

Cassandra Allen sold property at 1275 Burgoyne Ave to Joshua Bala for $239,200

GRANVILLE

Herbert & Rose Cary sold property at 557 County Route 12 to Lee & Debra Perry for $440,000

Bitaka Partners, LLC sold property at 18-20 Main St to Mettowee Valley Properties, LLC for $74,500

Edward Crowl, Jr. & Cheryl Crowl sold property at 13 Irving Ave to Katie & Laurie Burch for $159,000

GREENWICH

David P. Little sold property at 2585 State Route 40 to Benjamin & Ashley Hydock for $221,450

HEBRON

Rosa Zimmerman sold property at 7022 State Route 22 to John & Ellen Howard for $36,000

JOHNSBURG

Ellen Rose Stone sold property at 1684 S. Johnsburg Rd to Amend Business Group, LLC for $125,000

KINGSBURY

Harry & Kimberli Crannell sold property at 1000 County Route 41 to Gregory & Kristi Dawson for $24,000

Monsour Enterprises, LLC sold property at 37 William St to Michelle Richardson for $250,000

GF Development Group, LLC sold property at 4 Coleman Ave to Puja Sharma for $240,000

QUEENSBURY

John & Patricia Porta sold property at 74 Helen Dr to Carl Van Allen Dreon for $380,000

Aaron & Cassandra Fleck sold property at 28 Stonehurst Dr to Maggie L. Carden for $477,000

Michael W. Warner, II sold property at 63 Main St to Ashley Rosario for $118,500

Laurel Christopher sold property at 19 Courtney Ln to GF Development Group, LLC for $285,000

Madeline Farr & Felicia Farr-Jenks sold property at 136 Sunnyside North to Joseph P. Cardinale & Joseph P. Cardinale, Jr. for $217,805

SALEM

Lisa M. Dwyer sold property at 588 County Route 30 to Sydney & Jennifer McLean for $299,000

WARRENSBURG

Jeanine Nemec Lawler sold property at 28 Lake Ave to Alina Baskevich for $300,000

WHITE CREEK

Timothy N. Bates sold property at 8 North Park St to John Mahar & Nadine Beagle for $134,900

Eugene Muniz sold property at 660 Lincoln Hill Rd to Gonzalez Land Development, LLC for $50,000

WHITEHALL

Gondal Properties, LLC sold property at 192 Broadway to Gregory L. Knapp, Jr. for $120,000

Tara Miller & Jose Diaz sold property at 1 Williams St to Vanessa Austria for $125,000

Glens Falls Varsity Softball Falls to Chatham, But Starts Season Off Strong

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

Coach Arch finishing up conference with freshman pitcher Izzy Johnson and catcher Jaelyn Graham

Chatham, 4… Glens Falls, 2.

On a cold and blustery Friday afternoon, the Glens Falls (soon to be) Black Bears took the field and faced the Chatham Panthers. The Panthers took the win over the course of a nine-inning nail biter!

The winning pitcher Emily Mesick (Senior) threw for Chatham, and Izzy Johnson (Freshman) racked up the loss in the extra innings effort by Glens Falls. Chatham Sophomore Addison Perry had two hits and the game winning RBI in the 9th inning for the Panthers. Lily Haggerty (Senior) had an RBI double, and Kiersten Stevens (Junior) had two hits in the game. This effort was an improvement for Glens Falls over last year – when they fell to Chatham 4 to 0. 

Last Year, the Glens Falls girls varsity softball team was 8-6 overall, and fourth in Section 2 Foothills League with a record of 2-3. They lost in the Sectional Final against a powerful Ichabod Crane, who were 25-0 overall and 16-0 in Section 2 Colonial League. 

The extra inning loss to Chatham was the first loss for Glens Falls, having won the season opener against Queensbury… Glens Falls followed that win up with a win over Granville. The Glens Falls varsity softball team has both youth and experience on its side.

This program has built a strong team with expectations of winning.  Seasoned Coach Craig Achambault has watched these players develop over the years; fondly known as Coach Arch, players know that they are expected to both perform and learn under his leadership. Coach Arch has help from Scott Endieveri and Coach Endo, and he both motivates and instructs the team from his position along the first base line.

Last season, Glens Falls graduated two seniors… Although their contribution to the team is missed, Glens Falls is still primed to have a successful season, and are considered a team to watch!

Next up, Glens Falls will be facing Hudson Falls today, April 10th, at 11:00 AM at Hudson Falls.

WAIT House and Habitat for Humanity Join Forces

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

Ribbon Cutting on Lawrence Street

On Thursday April 6th, 2023 the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting at 37-40 Lawrence Street. This event was held to celebrate the partnership of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties, with the WAIT House. The partnership added 10 affordable rental units to the Glens Falls Community! This initiative helps to put individuals and families on the pathway to home ownership with stable and affordable housing.

Glens Falls and the surrounding area are experiencing a housing shortage… The evolution of the short term rental market has had an effect on affordability of homes in the area. The idyllic concept of knowing your neighbors and feeling a true sense of community faded long ago; as society shifts and changes, and our values shift and change along with it, we individually and collectively find ourselves changing how we use resources and income. The boom of the short term rental market has created challenges for the members of our community who are looking to become first time home buyers, and those who are in the rental market as well.

When you think of AirBNB and VRBO, you may be thinking of your next vacation… The concept of short term vacation rentals has reinvented the tourism and the homestay market. Short term rental have facilitated a peer-to-peer trading platform in an unprecedented way, and has intensified an existing housing shortage in towns across the country. Housing units that are converted into short term rentals are removed from the open rental market, which leads to an increase in rent costs as supply diminishes. The decrease in the supply in housing spurs displacement of people who can not afford the increase in the rent.

Currently, The City of Glens Falls has 78 short term rentals – an increase of 59% from last year. Short-term rentals have decreased the availability of regular rental properties for the community, so The WAIT House and Habitat for Humanity have partnered up to help underprivileged community members build a pathway to stability and home ownership.

The mission of the WAIT House is to provide stability to youth who present themselves as homeless. WAIT House started in 1998 when a group of community leaders came together to address the issue of youth homelessness in Warren and Washington County. WAIT House opened in 2003 and has provided shelter, support and services to homeless youths and those at-risk of homelessness. 

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington County is part of a global nonprofit housing organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing. Habitat works locally and worldwide through the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of homes, and advocates for fair and just housing policies. The housing shortage helped to facilitate the partnership between these nonprofit organizations – it’s created the opportunity for these two nonprofits to work together to help bridge the gap for those in need.

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner was on hand for the ribbon cutting: “I am here to say congratulations and to lend my thanks to our phenomenal Wait House and Habitat for Humanity. The partnership that you bring to this is really powerful and you each bring expertise and a dedication to the mission and I think it is really wonderful to see and I hope that it is one of many. And, I celebrate your willingness to work outside the box and think outside the box to accomplish something amazing for our communities” she said. 

Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins was also on hand for the event: “I am just so grateful to be here and in the last few years we have had Habitat projects; three on Hovey street, one on Orville street. The City is very happy to support Habitat. For those of you who have not noticed, we have a housing shortage in Glens Falls, Warren County, and the surrounding area, and THIS is helping to address that. If you had a chance to drive by these properties just six, nine months ago, you would have seen a completely different scene… I like the fact that these are not all done. So you can walk into this one and see what a new apartment is going to look like… I agree with Carrie, how to change your model and be flexible so you can help people… Housing prices all over the region have risen, and we need to make sure that people can get out of apartments and into homes… Owning homes in Glens Falls is what we need more of; Thank you for all you have done,” The Mayor said. 

Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties Adam Feldman said a few words at the ribbon cutting as well: “Those were all very kind words and I am humbled to hear everyone’s support and I was reflecting on our journey… About 6 years ago I had the Chamber come to a single family home in Lake George when I recently took the position, and at that (event) we recorded it and one of the things I said was ‘This is just the first step. I am committed to being a leader in not just home ownership but housing in the greater community.’ Three years later… We raised the first wall as a new partnership with the city. So, thank you very much. That sort of set the tone. And now two years after that, we have expanded and have 10 new rental units here,” Feldman said. 

The members of the community that are supported by WAIT House are between 16-24 years old. When they age out of the program, they often don’t have any place to go… Creating affordable housing helps to create stability and community for the segment of the community that needs the help and support.