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Property Transactions: Mar. 6 – Mar. 12, 2023

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CAMBRIDGE

Heather Farrara sold property at 1001 Turnpike Rd to Matthew & Brianna DeGregory for $230,500

James, William, and Nancy Dean sold property at 125 State Route 372 to Franca Saunders for $240,000

Jennifer Lynn Carangio & Thomas Harrington sold property at 357 Stevenson Rd to Tommi Laroche for $369,000

FORT EDWARD

Dillon Bartholomew & Cierra Colvin sold property at 113 Gregory Ln to Joshua & Grace Patrick for $260,000

Rene Blanchette sold property at 15 Lamos Ln to Robin S. Jasmin for $38,000

GRANVILLE

Tyler & Michelle Baranowski sold property at 83 Stoddard Rd to James & Judson Springer for $355,100

GREENWICH

John D. Petteys sold property at 15-21 Main St to Kaleigh & Brenda Pitcheralle for $145,000

LAKE LUZERNE

Kenneth & Jeanmarie Craig sold property at 16 Hill St to Nathaniel & Krysta Cochran for $240,000

KINGSBURY

Sara J. McKay sold property at 1107 State Route 196 to Logan J. Dembesky for $220,000

Holly J. Boothby sold property at 11 ½ Melbourne Ave to Joseph & Patricia Tallini for $177,000

QUEENSBURY

Francis & Ellen Cabana sold property at 22 Mohawk Trail to Steven & Urszula Sledziewski for $560,000

Dana R. Smith sold property at 6 Lynn Ave to Nicholas A. Jacobson for $153,000

SALEM

Scott Eastman & Winona Hathaway sold property at 307 North Main St to Mark & Mary Brayton for $169,000

Keiva Harrington sold property at 26 Nichol St to Blue Swan Otto for $185,000

WHITEHALL

Duane & Regina Downing sold property at 181 Winters Rd to Alan B. White for $55,000

Sheila J. Hluschewsky sold property at 18 Van Tassel Ln to Braen Stone of Whitehall, LLC for $600,000

Tom Purdy sold property at 9740 Route 4 to Eric G. Mead for $55,000

Hudson Headwaters Chief Medical Officer Wins NYS Award

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William Borgos, M.D.,

William Borgos, M.D., chief medical officer at Hudson Headwaters Health Network, has been awarded the 2023 Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) Dr. Jack Geiger Award. The award recipient is selected from nominees across the state who reflect the legacy of Dr. Geiger; a physician and civil rights activist who led the community health center model in the United States. During a statewide, virtual presentation, Tucker Slingerland, M.D. – chief executive officer of Hudson Headwaters – presented the award.

“Having grown up in Queensbury, Dr. Borgos has a unique connection with the community, and is committed to providing the best patient care,” said Dr. Slingerland. “His leadership, and the leadership of all chief medical officers throughout New York, was tested during the pandemic. Dr. Borgos not only continued to care for his large panel of patients but was available to address questions and concerns from government officials, school personnel and business leaders. He is a role model colleague, and I cannot think of a better leader to be recognized.”

Dr. Borgos has provided care to Hudson Headwaters patients since 2003. He became Hudson Headwaters’ chief medical officer just before the COVID-19 pandemic began and took on the role of leading the local emergency response, working closely with public health officials and medical directors across the Capital Region, Adirondacks, and North Country. He helped to secure federally-supplied monoclonal antibodies to treat the seriously ill, and guided Hudson Headwaters’ COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts. During this time, he was an integral part of the leadership team – guiding the development of the Network’s team-based care initiatives, the introduction of telehealth options for patients, and overseeing the Network’s quality program.

“I feel lucky to have returned to my home region 20 years ago and to provide care to this community,” said Dr. Borgos. “Dr. Jack Geiger challenged us as clinicians to address what we now call social determinants of health. I’m proud to be a part of CHCANYS, as I recognize and appreciate that my community health center colleagues know the importance of looking at issues beyond a single patient and office visit.”

CHCANYS is New York’s Primary Care Association (PCA), representing a diverse membership of health centers, from the large metropolitan community health systems of New York City to the rural health centers of Upstate and Western New York. The organization supports community health centers through policy and advocacy work, focusing health center voices at the local, state and federal levels. More information about the Dr. Jack Geiger award and the nomination of Dr. Borgos can be found on CHCANYS’ website at www.chcanys.org/2023-dr-jack-geiger-awardee-and-nominations.

“Our clinicians are proud to recognize Dr. Borgos with this honor,” said Rose Duhan, president and chief executive officer of CHCANYS. “Dr. Borgos is a valued member of the North Country and the CHCANYS community, and we value his participation, wisdom, and leadership.”

Queensbury High School Breaks Ground on New Athletic Facility

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

New Home of Queensbury Athletics Coming Fall 2023

The Queensbury School Community recently broke ground on their new outdoor athletic complex. These new state-of-the-art turf fields will support athletics and physical education programs, as well as allow for community use. It will feature a multi-purpose turf field that will be lined for football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey. There will also be turf fields for both baseball and softball. 

This athletic facility has been in the planning stages for three years – it was approved by Queensbury UFSD residents as part of a $19.75 million capital improvement package which was proposed in December of 2021. The new turf fields will provide consistent playing surfaces, and extend the use of the fields in early fall and early spring. The use of the facility will also be extended with the addition of lights for nighttime use. These fields will increase the number of practices that a team can have, and also reduce the need for travel in the post-season.

Queensbury has invested in this improvement as a way to help better prepare student athletes for a higher level of play in sectional, regional, and state competition. The turf fields and facilities are expected to be completed by Fall of 2023.

First-Ever Adirondack Retro Nerd Fest Set for This Spring

Written by Gary Scott on . Posted in Columns, Community, Entertainment, Featured.

Official poster for the Retro Nerd Fest, designed by SUNY Adirondack’s Media Arts Club

Billed as “The coolest thing to hit the Adirondacks since the Ice Age,” several student clubs and organizations at SUNY Adirondack are partnering together to host the first ever Adirondack Retro Nerd Fest this spring.

The Nerd Fest will take place on April 15th from 10am to 4pm, located in the Northwest Bay Conference Center in Adirondack Hall on the college’s Queensbury campus. Admission is open to the public–free for ADK students with a valid college ID and $5 for nonstudents.

The event is described as a Comic Con-style experience featuring pinball machines and arcade games, live DJs playing music from vinyl records, a Smash Brothers video game tournament, cosplay costume contest and an array of vendors selling records, comic books, tabletop games, action figures, trading cards and other retro pop culture items.

The event is being planned and hosted by the Adirondack Broadcast Association (ABA) with additional help from the college’s Media Arts Club (MAC) in designing the cosplay contest. The Gaming Club will operate the Smash Brothers tournament, and snacks and refreshments will be prepared and sold by the Culinary Arts Club. 

ABA members hear a proposal from club President Gary “Trig” Scott [Left]

As current ABA President, I asked some of my fellow club members what they were most excited to see or do at the Nerdfest. Tyler Hendrickson expressed his intent to try his hand in the Smash Brothers tournament, while Data Murdie said, “I heard there’s gonna be records, and I’m really excited for records.”

ABA Secretary Carson Costine said he was most looking forward to the cosplay contest, for the chance to see everyone’s creative sides on display. Aiden Moulton also declared excitement for the cosplay contest–albeit for a slightly different reason.

“I’m anticipating at least five different Kurt Russells to show up,” he said. As a fan of Kurt Russell, Aiden has been attempting to get several others to join him in dressing as iconic characters portrayed by the actor.

The Adirondack Retro Nerdfest will also be produced with the help of Cooper’s Cave Games, Sweet Side Records and SUNY Adirondack’s college radio station, WGFR.

“It’s a throwback to the days of analog and early digital entertainment,” said ABA faculty advisor Kevin Ankeny. “Old-school stuff is trendy and it’s being driven by the resurgence of music on vinyl records. This event combines these retro aspects with the pop culture convention atmosphere that’s been happening for a decade or so.”

Updates and details are available at wgfr.org. Vendor space is available by contacting the organizers through the webpage.

Queensbury Man Charged With DWI

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

Logan C. Marshall

On Monday, March 6, 2023, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that a vehicle had overturned off the side of Luzerne Road. Assisted by the West Glens Falls EMS and West Glens Falls Fire Department, it was reported that the driver fled the scene, and deputies managed to locate Logan C. Marshall – age 22, of Queensbury – near the crash site, where they determined that he was intoxicated and placed him under arrest. Marshall submitted to a breathalyzer, which showed that his Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was almost three times the legal limit. 

Marshall was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and aggravated DWI for operating a vehicle with a BAC of more than 0.18%. He was released to a third party.

What’s New With Community Solar?

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Community, Featured, Home & Garden.

Ever wonder how you can help the environment from the comfort of your own home? Think community solar farms! Community solar can be a great option for people who are unable to install solar panels or have insufficient solar resources.

Community solar is any solar project or purchasing program within a geographic area in which the benefits of the solar project flow to multiple customers. The Cornell Cooperative Extension is just starting up a program which would help lower carbon emissions by helping lower income households utilize solar energy. Solar, wind and other renewable resources will be increasingly utilized to deliver affordable and green electricity over the next decade. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERTA) clean energy agenda has a target of 70% renewable energy by 2030, and 100% by 2050.

People who live in apartments do not generally have the option of installing solar panels, but the Cornell Cooperative Extension is also working to connect people who live in apartments, as well as lower income families. By connecting people to community solar farms, there is a potential savings of 10% on their electric bill, and the service is still generated by the current utility company. 

Bradley Towel – the Energy Program Manager with the Cornell Cooperative Energy Program – sees the importance of small steps in gaining momentum: “One of the small things that has been put into place is consolidated billing. Instead of two separate bills, they have consolidated the bill, which also shows the savings” he said. 

There are pros and cons to community solar – it lowers electricity bills, reduces carbon footprint, and combats rising electrical fees, but at the same time, Solar farms take up a lot of space, and there is a lack of control over the output. 

Community solar programs are fast becoming the preferred option when choosing a clean energy source. Community solar farms are often built on unused barren land or brownfields, which are tracts of land that have been developed for industrial use, polluted, and then abandoned. Community solar farms cover between 20 to 40 acres, and are connected directly to the electrical grid. The incentive to participate – up to a 10% discount on electricity costs – pairs nicely with the positive environmental impact, and even better, people don’t need a roof or to own their own property to participate. By opting into community solar, people can participate in helping the environment, and save money on their utility bill at the same time.

Police Blotter: Feb. 20 – Feb. 26, 2023

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Devin J. Brown, 24, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Aggravated Harassment

Emily M. McCarty, 22, was arrested for Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

Sean M. Richardson, 26, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Patrick T. Noon, 27, was arrested for Aggravated DWI; 1st Offense

Justin S. Billings, 35, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance

Chalyn M. Baldwin-Costa, 28, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Jacob M. Gaechter, 32, was arrested for Criminal Mischief; Intent to Damage Property

Jessica M. Mischenko, 29, was arrested for Violation of Family Court Act, Petit Larceny

Adam C. Fleming, 41, was arrested for Violation of Family Court Act

Corey M. Russell, 35, was arrested for 4th Deg. Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF

On Sunday, Feb. 26, at approximately 8:50pm, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to Dix Ave in the Town of Queensbury for a report of a male pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle. It was determined the male was walking east on the westbound shoulder of Dix Ave in the area of Phillips Ave when he was struck by a 2011 Ford Escape traveling westbound. The male was transported to the Glens Falls Hospital by Bay Ridge EMS and ultimately sent to Albany Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The accident is being investigated by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, who were assisted on scene by the New York State Police and the South Queensbury Fire Department.

Court Rules in Favor of LGA/Waterkeeper

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

On March 3, 2023, New York Supreme Court Justice Robert Muller declared that it was arbitrary and capricious for the Adirondack Park Agency to issue permits for the use of the chemical herbicide ProcellaCOR in Lake George without an adjudicatory hearing. The Herbicide ProcellaCOR would have been used to treat populations of the Euroasian watermilfoil in Lake George, which create dense mats and overtake habitats of native aquatic plants. 

This ruling means that any subsequent Adirondack Park Association (APA) review of applications to apply ProcellaCPR in Lake George must be preceded by such a hearing – the Adirondack Park Agency was created in 1971 by the New York State Legislature to develop long-range land use plans for both public and private lands within the boundary of the Park.

The Lake George Association and The Lake George Waterkeeper were both opposed to use of this chemical herbicide. The Lake George Association acts as the guardians of Lake George’s water quality, monitoring such and creating projects to help protect the water. The Waterkeeper’s mission is to defend the natural resource of Lake George and its watershed. 

Along with the Lake George Association and the Waterkeeper, there was intense public opposition to use of this herbicide as well; more than 4,600 citizens signed a petition opposing use of the chemical herbicide. Three towns – Hague, Dresden, and Ticonderoga – adopted formal resolutions in opposition to the use of the herbicide.

In the ruling, there was an emphasis on scientific questions regarding the impact of the herbicide on Lake George as an ecosystem and drinking water source – the State group argued that the chemical has been used in other lakes and found to be undetectable three days after the application, while the petitioners argued that there was more research needed and that the dead milfoil could feed blooms of algae.

Moving forward, the Lake George Association and the Waterkeeper would like to continue the previous process of mechanically harvesting the Euroasian watermilfoil.

Property Transactions: Feb. 27 – Mar. 5, 2023

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ARGYLE

William & Martha Hanna sold property at 318 Hinds Rd to Chad & Kristine French for $9,000

Brian & Moriah Mathis sold property at 5978 State Route 40 to Daniel R. Sill for $125,000

CAMBRIDGE

Sylvia G. Parsley sold property at 1514 County Route 59 to Philip L. Bell for $25,000

Sarah E. Ferguson sold property at 99 Dickensen Rd to Jonathan & Ashante Marshall for $271,000

W.R. Enterprises, LLC sold property at 46-48 East Main St to LE Legacy Properties, LLC for $350,000

DRESDEN

Stump Jumper Forresty, LLC sold property at 149 Honeytown Rd to Honeytown Tree Farm, LLC for $220,000

FORT EDWARD

Kathleen M. Pratt sold property at 38-40 Burgoyne Ave to Angela King & Wayne Jones for $191,000

GLENS FALLS

Diane M. Transue sold property at 32 Mason St to Eric & Melanie Pearsall for $165,000

Wilmot Real Estate Holdings, LLC sold property at 13-15 Wilmot St to Edgardo Velasquez, Jr. for $250,000

Diane Coughlin & Linda Pechette sold property at 68 Prospect St to Andrew Sundberg for $125,000

GREENWICH

Sydney & Jennifer McLean sold property at 253 Cottrell Rd to Alan E. LaFountain for $275,000

Marlene A. O’Donnell sold property at 24 Lark St to Blakley Herlick Jr. and Kerri Herlick for $404,900

JACKSON

Barbara L. McCarren sold property at 78 Stanton Rd to John Abbracciamento for $165,000

KINGSBURY

Aaron Minsk & Alyson Epstein sold property at 5 Elm St to The Falls Housing Group, LLC for $89,108.22

Albert Nolette, Lisa Keenan and Margaret Keenan sold property at 253 Main St to David & Silvana Zelenka for $165,000

Trampes R. Decker sold property at 1067 State Route 196 to Travis Decker for $55,226.50

Wesley M. Carpenter sold property at 990 County Route 41 to Kristi & Gregory Dawson for $270,000

QUEENSBURY

Debra M. Gross sold property at 61 Palmer Dr to JPGross Properties, LLC for $265,000

Joshua S. Brown sold property at 20 Birch Rd to C&CF Real Estate Investments, LLC for $395,000

David Howard & Peter Davis sold property at 676 Sherman Ave to Daniel & Amy Foster for $455,000

South Street Market Construction Slated for Spring

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

Proposed market center location

South Street – which is locally known as “the street of dreams” – is primed for the next investment of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) that was awarded to Glens Falls in 2017… The City of Glens Falls could seek bids for construction of the 6,000 square-foot proposed market center as early as this spring!

The South Street area of Glens Falls was identified as an area in need of revitalization due to the high vacancy rates and dilapidated condition of the buildings. Through the DRI, the City of Glens Falls has worked to identify projects that have public benefit, stakeholder support, and are ready to be implemented. These DRI projects are implemented to catalyze investment in the area. 

The empty lot where the mixed event space will be built is across the street from another new business that’s establishing itself… Glens Falls Bagels owner Kerry Smith wasn’t concerned about the empty storefronts that surround his business when he opened – when he chose the location, he was aware that the city would be investing in South Street.  

58-66 South Street

Smith opened Glens Falls Bagels in mid-November, but has already signed a new lease. The property at 58 through 66 South Street was recently purchased by business partners Gregg Singer and Larissa Ovit. Singer and Ovit are excited to be investing in South Street, and have been called “trendsetters”.  Their investment is across the street from the mixed use event space, which is expected to bring people to the farmers’ market, community events, and concerts. Singer and Ovit plan to open a bar called the “Golden Monkey Lounge” and renovate the second level into four one-bedroom apartments.