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Veterans Digital Kiosk Will be Added to the Adirondack Welcome Center

Adirondack Welcome Center

On January 19 at 2:00 PM, the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services Director Viviana DeCohen and other leaders will hold a special event at the Adirondack Welcome Center, located on Interstate 87 North between exit 17 and 18 in Queensbury, New York. This event will dedicate a new “Veterans Welcome Center” digital kiosk to the rest area; this kiosk will provide specialized, interactive information on benefits that are available to veterans, service members, and military families passing through the area.  

“Every day in New York, we strive to ensure that those who have served our country have easy access to all of the benefits and programs available to them. Through cross-agency collaboration and initiatives like this expansion of digital kiosks, we are improving access to services and demonstrating New York’s continued commitment to making our state the best place for veterans and their families to call home.  We thank and honor them for their service” Governor Hochul said. 

New York State Division of Veterans’ Services Director Viviana Decohen remarked: “We are grateful to Governor Hochul for her continued support and championing of new and innovative ways to reach the veterans of New York through technological solutions such as the digital Welcome Center Kiosks. Her administration’s support of these initiatives ensures we fulfill our mission of assisting all of New York’s veterans, service members and their families in accessing the benefits they have earned through their military service.”

DeCohen – a Marine Corps Veteran – joined the Division of Veterans’s Services in December of 2021. The first-ever digital Veterans Welcome Center Kiosk was dedicated on Veterans Day, 2021; this Kiosk was placed in the New Baltimore Welcome Center on The New York Thruway, which welcomes approximately 500,000 visitors annually.  The addition of the welcome center kiosk will help veterans throughout the Capital Region.

Glens Falls: State of the City Address

Glens Falls City Hall

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Mayor Bill Collins will deliver the State of The City address at 12:30 PM on the second floor of City Hall. All are welcome to attend. This address will focus on the accomplishments of 2022, and look ahead to 2023: “One of the things I’ve emphasized during my first year in office is to ensure we’re providing services in the most efficient way possible to the City of Glens Falls” said Mayor Collins. “Two other points of emphasis made this past year are communication and development.  We have come a long way this past year at City Hall, and I want to not only share our vision, but also bring more people to the table to help shape that vision.” 

The City is also making the address available live on the City of Glens Falls YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofglensfallsny6752/streams; the address will be available under “City of Glens Falls State of The City January 18, 2023″, and the thumbnail will have a red “live” icon as well.

Police Blotter: Jan. 2 – Jan. 8, 2023

Colton J. Fitzpatrick, 24, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Rachael M. Dunkley, 28, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Melissa A. Lanfear, 39, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Petit Larceny

Melissa A. Girard, 37, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Bail Jumping

Sarah A. Fortune, 40, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Aggravated Harassment

Jeffrey J. Pregent, 32, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Kendra L. Ash, 20, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Daniel T. Hitchcock, 51, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Bail Jumping

Jamie L. Mattison, 34, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Harassment

Savana J. Mattison, 31, was arrested for 1st Deg. Criminal Contempt

Kathryn G. Stuthmann, 24, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Andrew W. Mattison, 37, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Kameron M. Mattison, 21, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, 2nd Deg. Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Mischief; Intent to Damage Property

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF

On Thursday Dec. 29 at approximately 5:26pm, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 47 Caldwell Ave in the Town of Lake George for a report of a Burglary. Investigators determined that Matthew P. Charlson, 43, of Lake George entered the residence and assaulted the resident inside. Charlson was placed in custody and transported back to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office where he was processed for 1st Degree Burglary, a Class E Felony and arraigned in CAP Court. Charlson was then released under the supervision of the Probation Department.

On Saturday, Dec. 31, at approximately 11:25pm, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Library Ave in the Town of Warrensburg for a property damage motor vehicle crash. Officers discovered a 2019 Jeep had left the shoulder of the roadway and struck a utility pole support cable. Police determined the driver, William J. Parker, 48, of Warrensburg, was intoxicated. Parker submitted to a chemical breath test which yielded a blood alcohol concentration of .22%. Parker was processed for Aggravated DWI and released to appear in the Town of Warrensburg Court on a later date.

On Saturday Dec. 31, at 1:03pm, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault that occurred at the Travelodge on Route 9 in the Town of Lake George. Upon arrival, police determined that Nicholas S. Harris, 35, of Lake George had struck another subject multiple times with a metal chair causing minor injuries. In addition Harris had also choked the same subject during the altercation. The victim refused medical treatment. As a result of the investigation Harris was charged with Felony 2nd Degree Assault, and misdemeanors criminal possession of a weapon and criminal obstruction of breathing.

Property Transactions: Jan. 9 – Jan. 15, 2023

ARGYLE

J.R. Merc, Inc. sold property at 1042 State Route 197 to Empire State Self Storage, LLC for $34,900

BOLTON

Beatrice H. Garfield sold property at 9 Thunderbird Rd to James & Asuncion Smallze for $365,000

CAMBRIDGE

Tayler Ritter & Dylan Baker sold property at 28 Academy St to Melissa L. Ives for $209,000

FORT ANN

K & C Land Holdings, LLC sold property at 117 Buttermilk Falls Rd to Gail Crandall for $150,000

FORT EDWARD

Heather M. Havens sold property at 11 Thomas Ave to Jonathan Miller for $169,000

Anthony Trello, Jr. & Tammy Trello sold property at 40 McIntyre St to Veno Holdings, LLC for $1,600,000

GLENS FALLS

Boldstar, LLC sold property at 147 South St to 19 E. Notre Dame Street, LLC for $55,883.50

GRANVILLE

Thomas & Louise Tolworthy sold property at 43 West Main St & 2 South Maple St to Peter Stefanopoulous for $830,000

Richard Clayton sold property at 1-3 & 3-5 Slocum Ave to Floyd E. Carruth, Jr. for $110,000

Antonio D’andrea sold property at 8 County Route 25 to Douglas Swain for $100,000

GREENWICH

Bethany & Kirk Liddle sold property at 157 Mosquito Swamp Rd to Nichole Menard for $335,000

HARTFORD

Tami & Michael Williams, and Kristi Wilson sold property at 379 Gibbs Rd to Todd J. Boyea for $235,400

HEBRON

Douglas Lapolla & Denise Surre sold property at 4341 County Route 30 to Richard Amo & Jacqueline Goyette for $250,000

HORICON

Randy Bruce Russell sold property at 332 East Shore Dr to Scott David Russell for $175,000

JACKSON

Richard Gambino sold property at 630 County Route 61 to 630RT61, LLC for $115,000

W.R. Enterprises, LLC sold property at 2885 State Route 22 to LE Legacy Properties, LLC for 350,000

KINGSBURY

Richard Stanley sold property at 5 Alexander Ln Lot 15 to David & Nancy Godbout for $314,000

Stephen A. Shaw sold property at 45 Stone Schoolhouse Rd to Mary Ann Swinton & Joshua Shores for $240,000

LAKE GEORGE

Kathleen D. Mound sold property at 209-211 Beach Rd to Francis & Cheryl Putorti and Daniel & Deborah O’Rourke for $585,000

LAKE LUZERNE

Raymond & Katie Reilly sold property at 740 East River Dr to Damian & Matthew Maslinski for $350,000

QUEENSBURY

Revival Designer Homes, LLC sold property at 6 River St to Lauren Formanski & Daniel White for $279,000

Robert A. Gover sold property at 18 ½ Newcomb St to Schermerhorn Residential Holdings, LP for $220,000

Tina Arcuri DeMarsh sold property at 43 Lambert Dr to Jason R. LaMora for $349,500

John & Mary Anne Doty sold property at 21 Juniper Dr to Ronald & Stacey Leydecker for $430,000

WHITEHALL

Brendon M. McNamara sold property at 10 Boardman St to GBAM, Inc. for $47,000

Warren County 2022 Occupancy Tax From Lodgers and Short-Term Rentals Due By Friday, January 20, 2023

The Warren County 4% Occupancy Tax is due by Friday, January 20, 2023. This tax was collected by hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals in 2022; short-term rentals are defined as rentals for 30 days or shorter in duration. It is estimated that there are about 950 short-term rentals in Warren County.

This 4% occupancy tax for Warren County is used for tourism promotion – this tax is charged to the guest as part of their booking with the establishment.  Those who own and operate short term rentals in Warren County are required to register with the county, and the owners of the properties are responsible to pay the occupancy tax when the property is rented through AirBnb or VRBO.  

Short term rentals were added to the list of “Bed Tax” properties in 2018… The intention had been for major internet providers with services at those properties to collect and remit the tax to the county, but those companies did not respond to the request. This “Bed Tax” policy was then modified – in September of 2020 – to collect the tax directly from the property owners.

The property owners are required to register with the Treasurer’s Office, and must calculate, collect, and remit the tax per guest stay to the Warren County Treasurer. Penalties of up to 5% plus interest can be imposed for late payment or non-payment under the Warren County Occupancy Tax Law. For more information, visit Warrencountyny.gov or call Treasurer Mike Swan at (518) 761-6379.

City Of Glens Falls Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Glens Falls City Hall

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, the City of Glens Falls honored Martin Luther King Jr. This event began at City Hall, and was led by Reverend Oats, Ward 5 Councilwoman Mary Gooden, and Mayor Collins. Community members then walked arm in arm over to Christ Church United Methodist. 

This event was also attended by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, Council at Large Jim Clark, Ward 2 Councilman Ed Donahue, Bob Driscoll, and Queensbury Supervisor John Strough. 

The program at Christ Church United Methodist included presentations by students from Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, and Queensbury School Districts. Presentations were also made by the Temple Synagogue Religious School, in conjunction with Temple Beth El.

Photo provided by City of Glens Falls

This 2023 celebration commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday – the legislation had originally been introduced in Congress in 1968, but opponents blocked its passage, leading to its reintroduction and successful passage in 1983; however, the first nationwide observance of the holiday did not take place until 1986. This holiday honors the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. and is celebrated with marches, parades, and speeches by civil rights and political leaders. 

Queensbury Girls Basketball Beat Broadalbin-Perth By 20 Points

Queensbury High School

Queensbury, 50 – Broadalbin-Perth, 30.

Queensbury Junior Dyllan Ray scored 24 points and had 15 rebounds for two Spartans career highs. Sophomore Shea Canavan added 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists with 11 steals. Canavan’s steals and assists for the game were a personal best – Queensbury held their opponent to five points in the first quarter, and pulled away scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter. Marsden led Broadalbin with ten points, followed by Russom, who scored eight.

The Queensbury Spartans improved their record to 6-5 overall, and 6-1 in the Foothills Council. Next up, the Spartans will travel to Scotia-Glenville on Tuesday, January 17th – tip-off at 6:00 PM.

Faces Of City Hall: City Clerk, Megan Nolin

Photo Provided by: City of Glens Falls: Megan Nolin

Megan Nolin is a well known face at City Hall – she is the City Clerk, and has been working intermittently at the Clerk’s Office since 2007. In the City Clerk’s Office, Megan and her team assist taxpayers and residents of the City by providing a variety of diverse services. The Clerk’s Office houses the records of all of the City’s public board and commission meetings, as well as other vital statistics.

The staff in the City Clerk’s Office is made up of seven employees:  five full-time, and two part-time. There are three full-time clerks, a part-time records manager/historian, a part-time records manager, the Deputy Clerk, and the City Clerk.  “People are mostly coming in (to City Hall) to pay their taxes, coming in for court, and they come into our office for a wide array of things. Birth, death, marriage, vital records really and to take out marriage licenses so that they can get married. We have records back to 1888 in our vaults. Right now it is people traveling and people getting passports” Megan said in a recent interview.

One of the reasons that Megan is so well known in City Hall is that everyone stops at the City Clerk’s Office first: “Everyone comes to our office first. A lot of people come through to go to City Court.  If they are wondering where that is, it’s on the third floor.” 

Megan also recommends stopping into the City Clerk’s Office:  “The girls in our office are great. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll find the answer for you.” 

Megan was born in Glens Falls and raised in the area around Glens Falls, Queensbury and Hudson Falls. Her role in City Hall has shifted and changed throughout the years – she is both the City Clerk, and the Webmaster. “I started out in the Clerk’s office in ‘07 as a part time clerk. I had my daughter in 2010, and came back for a little while. Then I wasn’t able to secure daycare that my husband and I were ok with, so we decided with the cost and how we both felt that I would stay home. Then around 2018, I got a call from Bob Curtis who was the former City Clerk asking how I was with technology and asking me to come in and meet with Mayor Hall and himself to discuss taking care of the website part time. Then in 2020, I started as the Deputy Clerk, and then at the end of 2021 Bob Curtis retired and in 2022, I became the City Clerk and still retained the webmaster role as well.”

For anyone who is interested in working in the City Clerk’s Office or City Hall, Megan recommends starting part-time: “If you want to work in City Hall, start part-time. There are a lot of opportunities. Most people who are here started part-time. Everyone in our office started out 15 hours a week, 20 hours a week. That’s a good way to get in the door.”

The City Clerk’s office is located on the first floor of City Hall, and is open from Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Marriage licenses, Hunting/Fishing licenses and Dog Redemptions are available until 4:00 PM. For more information, visit Cityofglensfalls.com

Three Armed Robberies in 36 Hours

The City of Glens Falls has had three armed robberies within a 36-hour period, and the Glens Falls Police Department is asking the public to remain vigilant; it is unknown if the incidents are unrelated, or if the same suspect is involved. The public is being asked to call Glens Falls Police Department if they see anyone looking suspicious. 

The first two incidents were reported to the Glens Falls Police department on January 10th, at approximately 11:30 PM… Both occurred in the same area of Larose Street and Broad Street. The suspect was described as wearing black-colored clothing and a black-colored face mask, and they reportedly walked up to victims, pointing a handgun and demanding money. The suspect did obtain a small amount of money before leaving the area on foot. 

The third incident was reported to the Glens Falls Police Department on January 12th, around 1:05 AM… This incident took place at the intersection of Bay Street and Union Street. This suspect was described as wearing black-colored clothing as well, but with a red-colored face mask. The suspect walked up to the victims, pointed a handgun and demanded money; however, this time, the suspect left the area without obtaining any money. 

The suspect(s) is described as being about 5’ 7” in height, with a skinny build, wearing all black clothes, a face-mask and having a red backpack.  All three incidents are being classified as “Attempted Armed Robberies”.

The Glens Falls Police Department is also asking for the assistance of anyone who lives in these areas to check their web cameras and security video equipment and to notify police if anything is found. If you have any information, please contact The Glens Falls Police at (518) 761-3840.

Hey, Glens Falls! Let’s Talk About Parking!

Glen Street

On January 1, 2023, the City of Glens Falls returned to their pre-COVID parking regulations and enforcement methods – the City had previously suspended its parking enforcement in March of 2020, but the City now once again enforces the two-hour parking limit for parking spots in the downtown area. To communicate this upcoming change, the City had given out “warning” tickets when a car was parked in a spot for too long, issuing approximately 900 warnings in the last three months of 2022.  The return of these regulations has been met by the business community with exasperation and support alike. 

Bill Dingman – District Operations Manager for Spot Coffee – is concerned not only about the availability of parking spots, but also the cost to his employees: “My workers are 18 to 25 (years old), they are just starting out in their careers and they can’t afford the extra expense” Dingman said. Since the reinstatement, Spot Coffee employees have had to stop work to move their cars, with some even having been ticketed! “This is costing the company employee productivity… The tickets are $30 and $60 if you don’t pay in 10 days. For an 18-year old cashier at a coffee shop to pay a $60 parking ticket is punitive” Dingman said.

Dingman knows that the parking in the downtown area is a complex situation: “I fully understand that businesses need convenient parking for their businesses, I fully support that… (But parking) is equally important to the workers, the business owners and the residents who live downtown. There are not enough spots” Dingman said.

Dingman also has an eye on the upcoming tourist season when the parking will become that much harder for people in the community to navigate:  “I think there has to be a solution from the City… whether it be a seasonal approach or a discounted rate for workers.” 

Another perspective on the parking situation comes from Robb, who’ has been’s worked with the Lake George Olive Oil company for 8 years and has been vocal about the lack of parking enforcement – during the two-year enforcement hiatus, he has seen cars parked for hours taking up valuable downtown spots. This is a detriment to his business, where customers have come into the store because, “I saw a spot, so I stopped.” 

Samantha from Rude Betty buys a pass for parking – she found that in a year’s time, she was paying about $300 for parking in the garages in town, while the parking pass was only $150, and she has always found a spot for her car. 

The City is invested in finding parking solutions moving forward – there is a Special Parking Committee that is looking over the entire issue, who will provide recommendations in February. Glens Falls has also invested in parking sensors that will feed into an app that can be downloaded onto any phone; this app will show where the open parking spots and occupied parking spots are throughout the downtown area. The City is currently working on calibrating this system.   

The COVID pandemic which led to the pause of the parking enforcement has had lasting effects on communities and businesses alike.  “I think there has to be a solution for the workers and the employees… In the restaurant industry we, in this city, are lagging dramatically behind the state and the region… In re-employment… So, how can I then ask the employees that I’ve got to incur extra expense to work here?” Dingman asked.