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Property Transactions: October 31 – November 6, 2022

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

ARGYLE

Stacy L. Dewey sold property at 696 Coot Hill Rd to Patrick T. Graham for $24,000.

Pamela Sullivan sold property at 103 Coon Rd to Andrew Johnson for $226,500.

Fred Hover, Jr. sold property at 4216 County Route 48 to Neal Kober & Renee Montero Kober for $20,000.

Elwaine Guilder sold property at 569 East Lake Rd to Jacob & Jenna Ellsworth for $240,000.

Scott & Kailynn Hammond sold property at 141 Street Rd to Tracy C. Palmateer for $383,000.

CAMBRIDGE

Thomas W. Pellegrino sold property at 93 Brownell Rd to Timothy J. Post for $246,000.

David & Kim Raylinsky sold property at 629 King Rd to James & Christine Byrne for $375,000.

CHESTER

Peter Lehmann, Jr. sold property at 28 West Rd to Joni Lanza for $315,000.

FORT ANN

Carol A Vankirk sold property at 5521 Grove Way to Michael Kramer for $75,000.

Scott Priest sold property at 72 Carroll Ln to Kaitlyn McDougall & John A. McDougall, Jr. for $290,000.

Craig & Jay Gravina sold property at 3145 Oakley Way to Switchco LLC for $2,946,000.

FORT EDWARD

Toni Bennett sold property at 36 Henderson Way to Logan Rippel & Katelyn Parkis for $269,000.

Gardner Family Estates LLC sold property at 9 Seminary St to Paul Cleveland for $91,000.

Tyler & Alyssa Davis sold property at 8 Bascom Dr to Michele Muller for $224,900.

GRANVILLE

Richard & Sharon Valek sold property at 16 South Maple St to Richard & Stephanie Derusha for $87,000.

Donald John Lane sold property at 2 Donahue Way to John Thomas III for $15,000.

Mary Lennox Tooley sold property at 90 E Main St to Randy & Teresa Ameden for $159,900.

Joshua Wilson sold property at 23 Elm St to Tyler M. Briggs for $155,000.

Mark D. Jurnak sold property at 1257 County Route 24 to Anthony Arbuckle & Andrea Williams for $87,550.

GREENWICH

Sandra L. Bain sold property at 106 Riddle Rd to Jon & Jacqueline Farbman for $335,000.

Michael & Alecia Murphy sold property at 7 Pine View Dr to Alexander Artale & Alana Nicoletta for $355,000.

TTRC Inc. sold property at 21 Van Ness Ave to Sydney Curran & Brandon Morrison for $169,000.

HEBRON

Burr & Mark Lechevet sold property at 629 North Grimes Hill Rd to Sleepy Pig Farm Animal Sanctuary Inc. for $199,999.

JACKSON

Herbert D. Hall sold property at 2029 State Route 22 to Frederick T. Volino for $148,400.

JOHNSBURG

Showcase C & E, LLC. sold property at 2767 State Route 28 to Michael & Jennifer Shaver for $69,900.

John Rocchi sold property at 22 Summit Ridge to Martin Russo for $299,900.

KINGSBURY

Rock City Equine LLC sold property at 249 Rock City Rd to Peanuts Equine Ranch LLC for $650,000.

Frank Woodcock, Jr. sold property at 30 East LaClaire St to James Dunham & Chelsea Jean Radtke for $135,000.

Catherine Belnap sold property at 3 Melony Ln to Vicky L. Rossi for $243,617.

James M. Chase, Sr. sold property at 3725 Burgoyne Ave to Daniel & Beth Hajeck for $125,000.

LAKE GEORGE

George J. Horwath sold property at 5 Pine Grove Ave to John & Dorothy Fernandes for $135,000.

SALEM

Christopher G. Newton sold property at 5575 State Route 22 to Robert K. Perry for $155,000.

WHITE CREEK

Maria C. Barthold sold property at 21 Broad St to Ian C. O’Neill & Michaela Jebb for $265,863.

WHITEHALL

Arnold & Theresa Davis sold property at 86 West St to Lucretia Ingerson for $79,900.

Francis & Cheryl Putorti sold property at 155 and 157 Broadway to Hiramani 155-157 LLC for $400,000.

Glens Falls Polling Places

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Since today is election day here is a helpful guide to find your Glens Falls polling place. Glens Falls has eight polling places for residents. This information can be found on The official website of Warren County N.Y. https://warrencountyny.gov/boe/pollingPlacesGlensFalls

WardEDSchoolAddress
WARD 1ED 1Abraham Wing School120 Lawrence St. 120 Lawrence St., Glens Falls
WARD 2ED 1Jackson Heights SchoolSagamore St.
 ED 2Jackson Heights SchoolSagamore St.
WARD 3ED 1Sanford Street School Logan St Ent10 Sanford St.
 ED 2Sanford Street School Logan St Ent10 Sanford St.
WARD 4ED 1Village Green Apts1 South Delaware Ave
WARD 5ED 1Big Cross St. School15 Big Cross St. (rear)
 ED 2Big Cross St. School15 Big Cross St. (rear)

Play with your food

Coming Soon: Go Play With Your Food

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

Play with your food

Glens Falls seems to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit.  This new inspiration comes in the form of a new restaurant concept that is sweeping the world. Go Play With Your Food, a board game tavern, will find its home as a tenant in 126 Glen Street. This historical building was bought  in August 2022, by Elizabeth MIller for $845,000. 

Mark and Kristin Shaw were board game skeptics turned devotees to the board game world. The Shaws’ along with six investors are responsible for bringing this concept to Glens Falls. Board games are growing in popularity as are board game eateries. Shaw and his wife were convinced by friends in North Carolina to “go out and play” and have enjoyed the concept ever since. 

The increase in popularity of board games is due to a few factors. During the pandemic board games became a preferred form of entertainment for families. Board games have also evolved. Games are more challenging for the players. They have more than one outcome which encourages the player to play the game more than once.  The construction of the pieces and the boards have become more substantial. The pieces have a better feel in the player’s hand. 

Trends show that the increased popularity of board games matches the rise in use of social media. Our dependence on technology creates isolation. This isolation creates a need for social connection. Board games create a social connection, they span generations and are inclusive as well as nostalgic. 

The increase in our dependence on technology has also affected our social interactions. People who are communicating more through technology feel less comfortable in social situations. Social anxiety disorder affects 15 million adults and is on the rise. The board game tavern concept can help alleviate some social anxiety. Adding an activity to a social interaction provides social cues as well as topics of conversation.  These are factors that help people feel more comfortable in social situations.In preparation for the opening the Shaws’ have amassed 500 board games. Go Play With Your Food will offer beer, mead and wine as well as; sandwiches, salads, and flatbread pizza.  Go Play With Your Food is expected to open in January of 2023.

Play with your food

Fort William Henry renovating historic Carriage House into venue for weddings, events

Written by Dylan McGlynn on . Posted in Community, Featured, News.

An artist rendering of Fort William Henry’s Carriage House (Photo courtesy of Fort William Henry).

LAKE GEORGE — Fort William Henry is beginning work on the historic Carriage House, renovating the building into a new venue for weddings, meetings, performing arts, and more.

Sam Luciano, President of Fort William Henry, said the plans date back to before the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Carriage House was always on our radar,” said Luciano. “It’s a wonderful, old, beautiful building that would be very difficult to reconstruct today. … We just stepped up our game with it, we moved it ahead of some other projects we plan on doing.”

The Carriage House has been utilized for many different purposes through the years, with Luciano saying it was a playhouse when he began working for the Fort in 1984, hosting performances such as ‘Bugs Bunny Follies’ and ‘West Side Story.’

The Carriage House was then used as storage for several years, before eventually being converted into a fitness center. Luciano said the House was used as the Fort’s fitness center for about 10 years, before it underwent slight renovations to become a meeting space.

After the renovations are complete, with an expected target date of May 2023, the Carriage House will become the Fort’s main venue for weddings, banquets, and meetings, Luciano said.

“We still have the Lake George Music Festival, we’ll still host them (at the Carriage House) in August. But that will become, really, our wedding venue, and our banquet hall, and meeting facility,” said Luciano. “That’ll be one of the bigger ones. It’s one of the biggest spaces we have now to be able to hold large events.”

After the renovations, the Carriage House will have a capacity of 460 people in theater-style seating, and 300 for banquets, according to a press release. This is over double the capacity of the White Lion, where the Fort had previously held weddings, Luciano said.

“Last year, our intent was to redo our restaurant, redo our kitchen, open up a full-service dinner operation, and have the banquets on a three-season porch that wrapped around the White Lion,” said Luciano. “When we got in the middle of COVID and the renovations, the supply line crippled us. … So at that point, we pushed up against our wedding season, and we couldn’t proceed with the three-season porch at the White Lion.”

Luciano said the Fort was receiving requests for larger weddings than the White Lion can hold, leading them to the Carriage House.

“We still have the three-season porch on our radar, but we stepped up the Carriage House, and that will become our wedding palace,” said Luciano.

And the Carriage House, which Luciano referred to as “beautiful,” appears to be an ideal location for weddings and other events. The Carriage House has an outdoor patio for indoor and outdoor events, both an indoor and outdoor fireplace, and windows providing an unobstructed view of Lake George.

“We put the elegance of a high-end banquet hall, but we kept the barn destination wedding feel,” said Luciano. “That’s why we didn’t paint the ceilings, we kept them the natural wood and stuff. So you get the best of both worlds.”

HBT Architects of Rochester designed the Carriage House renovations, while BBL Construction Services Inc. of Albany will conduct the renovations, according to the press release. The Carriage House renovations are just part of a much larger project for Fort William Henry, with Luciano detailing work on other buildings at the site.

“Over 36 guest rooms were completely renovated and built to a standard of one of the high brands,” Luciano said. “Guests will be able to use their phone for a key for the door. We did 36 rooms, and we renovated our entire bar area. We expanded our kitchen out by six feet, and we did 28 guest rooms in our Grand Hotel.”

The Fort is also renovating all 64 rooms in the Standard West Motel and 30 more rooms in the Grand Hotel, said Luciano. 

“So by the end of next year’s cycle, every guest room in the Fort William Henry complex – 195 of them – will be completely renovated,” said Luciano.

The Fort has also added outdoor attractions for guests and the public to enjoy, with Luciano detailing the addition of six fire pits.

“We also put in six fire pits right on the edge of the property that sit on a bluff overlooking the lake,” Luciano said. “The guests or any of the public can rent, sit out there, enjoy the views of the lake in any season, and we’ll bring you out packages of wine, cheese platters, s’mores, et cetera. Full food service out there.”

Luciano said the Fort’s goal is to be “a major destination in Warren County.”

“I think the fact that we’re able to have this 18 acres with vast lawns that have not been infiltrated by development is one big key. (Guests) can sit and enjoy the unobstructed view,” said Luciano. “We’ve got the Fort Museum that we introduced last year. … We’re putting in a new research center over there with augmented reality. 

“The plans of the future developments of this property is so unique to the northeast, that it will be the destination in Warren County.”

Queensbury football ends season with crossover win over Columbia

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EAST GREENBUSH — The Queensbury varsity football team concluded its season with a win on Thursday, defeating Columbia 39-18 on the road in a Section 2 Class A crossover game.

The Spartans used a dominant rushing attack to build a 20-0 lead at halftime, and held on for the road victory.

A one-yard touchdown run by Trevon Bailey gave the Spartans a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, and a 53-yard touchdown run by Ian Reynolds made it 14-0 with 8:31 left in the second quarter.

Queensbury extended the lead again on a three-yard touchdown run by Zavry Ward, capping off a 10 play, 95-yard drive to extend the lead to 20-0. The drive was previously extended by a 29-yard completion from Ward to Ryan Blanchard on 3rd and 16, and a 23-yard run by Blanchard that moved the Spartans inside the Columbia 25-yard line.

The Blue Devils found the scoreboard early in the third quarter, with a 31-yard run by Drake Kohler moving Columbia into the red zone before a 20-yard touchdown run by Tanner Malone cut the deficit to 20-6.

The Spartans had a response, with a nine-play, 85-yard drive resulting in another touchdown. Ward found Reynolds on 4th and 10 for a 22-yard pass to extend the drive, and Jeremih Cross capped off the drive with a 19-yard touchdown run. After a failed two-point conversion, Queensbury led 26-6.

Columbia drove into Spartans’ territory on the following drive, but on 4th and 5, the Blue Devils coughed up a fumble which was returned 68 yards for a touchdown by Bailey, extending the lead to 33-6.

The Blue Devils put together another strong drive early in the fourth, converting a pair of fourth downs before Kohler found the end zone from five yards out. A failed two-point conversion kept Queensbury’s lead at 33-12 with nine minutes to play.

The Spartans responded again, scoring another touchdown after a nine-play drive. On a 4th and 12, Ward found Blanchard for a 27-yard completion down to Columbia’s 2-yard line, and Gavin Silaika ran in for a Queensbury touchdown, making it 39-12.

Columbia put together one final scoring drive, with Tanner Malone running in from 22 yards out for a touchdown with just over two minutes remaining. Another failed two-point attempt kept the Spartans’ lead at 39-18, and Queensbury was able to run out the remaining time to seal the victory.

Reynolds had 103 yards rushing and a touchdown on 10 carries for Queensbury, and a 22-yard reception. Blanchard had 86 yards on 12 carries and three catches for 72 yards. Isaiah Engel had 45 yards on seven carries, with Silaika adding 31 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. 

Cross ran twice for 22 yards and a touchdown, while Bailey ran twice for 21 yards and a touchdown. Ward was 4-8 passing for 94 yards, and had six rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. 

The Spartans finish the 2022 season with an overall record of 3-6, while Columbia finishes 2-7. Queensbury recorded season-highs in rushing yards (314) and total yards (408), with Reynolds (103 yards) and Blanchard (86 yards) both recording career highs in rushing.

ARCC, Glens Falls National Bank hosting presentation of regional economic conditions with New York Fed

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GLENS FALLS — The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company to host a presentation on regional economic conditions by Federal Reserve Bank of New York economist Jason Bram at the Queensbury Hotel on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Bram is an economic research advisor and research officer within the Regional Analysis Function at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, according to a press release. Bram’s work focuses on the United States’ economy, with a primary focus on the Second District of the Federal Reserve, including New York State, northern New Jersey, southwestern Connecticut, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The presentation will provide an overview of economic conditions in the district, focusing particularly on business activity and the labor market in Upstate New York, the release says. The program will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Queensbury Hotel.

Registration will open at 9:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:00 a.m. with welcoming remarks from Arrow Financial Corporation and Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company President and CEO Tom Murphy, and Federal Reserve Bank of New York Head of External Engagement Shawn Phillips, according to the release.
Bram will also answer questions from the audience following his presentation, discussing the regional economy. To register for the event, visit: https://www.adirondackchamber.org/events/details/overview-of-regional-economic-conditions-with-the-new-york-fed-4284

Final sweep of yard pick-up in Glens Falls begins Monday

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GLENS FALLS — The final sweep of yard debris pick-up in the City of Glens Falls begins Monday, Nov. 7, according to a press release from the city. 

“We’ll begin in Ward 3 and progress to Wards 2, 1, and 4, and then wrap everything up in Ward 5,” said Glens Falls Superintendent of Public Works Tom Girard in the release. “We know there’s a lot of leaves still falling from the trees, and the weather looks very nice this weekend and into next week. We know we’re on borrowed time with Mother Nature and we can easily see snow this time of year.”

After the sweep has concluded, grass clippings must be bagged and will continue to be picked up until the first significant snow in the city, the release says. Yard debris must be placed in biodegradable bags, which can be found at Stewart’s Shops in Glens Falls, as well as at other area stores.

“Tom and his crew do a great job and they need to look at getting the snow plows onto our trucks, so we’ll be ready when it does finally snow,” said Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins in the release. “Let’s make sure we all get a leg up on our yard work this weekend and follow what’s been outlined on our website. We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to get their leaves and yard debris picked up. Once Tom and his crew have made their way through your neighborhood, please bag any additional yard debris and leave it at the curb.”

Do not mix topsoil, sod, trash, or heavy materials with the leaves and yard trimmings. Ensure brush is separate and piled in one direction, not with yard waste. The city does not provide pick-up service for major clearing operations or commercial establishments, the release says.

Fed approves increase in interest rate: How does it affect real estate?

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The United States Federal Reserve Committee has raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday. This brings the target range for the short-term borrowing rate to 3.75-4%, which CNBC reports is the highest since January 2008. 

Kristen Zorda, senior loan officer for Evolve Bank & Trust, said the rate increases are not necessarily reflected immediately in mortgage rates.

“As of today, there’s been the normal movement in the market,” said Zorda. “Not to say that we won’t see something in the future. … We just don’t really know what to expect. Right now, everything’s still kind of the same as it was before the meeting. We’re not 100% sure where things will go by the end of the year.”

Keller Williams Capital District real estate agent Paul Smith said the rates are still lower than they were in the 1990s, and noted that people could possibly refinance down the road.

“As people are scared with this rate, they still have the option if they want to buy, they can always refinance down the road when the market settles out, inflation goes down,” said Smith.

Zorda said a positive is the “leveling out” of housing prices.

“That’s good for buyers who have kind of been waiting for that to happen, after we had that really hot market the last couple years,” Zorda said. “Now we’re starting to see that sellers are decreasing the prices of their homes, there’s not as many multiple offers.”

Smith echoed this, saying that while inventory is not abundant, “there is some stuff that’s coming on.”

“With more inventory, it’s going to give customers more to look at. I don’t foresee you having to have a bid war anymore to win a house, unless you’re in certain areas,” Smith said. “I see a lot more balance.”

Zorda said that it is still a good time to buy or sell a home, saying that “comparatively,” rates are still low.

“If you think about what you borrow money for, and the rates that you borrow it, credit cards are upwards of 20-some-odd percent sometimes,” said Zorda. “You’re borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars over 30 years, and you’re only being charged, let’s just say, 7% or something on the 30 years right now.”

Smith also said that while interest rates may rise, many will be able to purchase a home for a lower price.

“They also would’ve paid a lot more money for a house,” Smith said. “They might’ve got a lower interest rate, but they would pay a lot more for a house on the market. I think they’re going to find a lot more balance in what they’re buying.”

And Zorda stressed that the Capital Region is “still a great market.”

“The Capital Region is an amazing place to invest, whether you’re buying a primary home, a second vacation home, or you want to rent something out,” Zorda said. “I highly recommend using real estate as a tool for investing and building wealth. (It’s) definitely still a great time. If you’re on the fence, it’s just time to go for it.”

Smith said prospective buyers should not “be scared of the market, still look into it.”

“Because there’s a lot of options out there for first-time home buyers,” said Smith. “There’s grants available, there’s things out there that can still save them money that can counteract the interest rates. Don’t give up. Stay positive, and stay focused.”

HEAP applications open to assist with costs of heating

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WARREN COUNTY — The Warren County Department of Social Services is urging residents who may qualify for New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to fill out applications for aid as soon as possible, citing the expected rise of heating costs this winter.

Prices of certain types of fuels are expected to rise as much as 30 percent, which can make it difficult for some to keep up with heating bills, according to a press release from the County. 

The application period for HEAP opened on Nov. 1. Applications can be filled out online (https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/) or by calling the Warren County Department of Social Services at 518-761-6338.

“HEAP is a valuable program to make sure our residents stay warm during winter, and many people may not be aware that they qualify,” said Warren County Department of Social Services commissioner Chris Hanchett in the release. “Please visit the New York State HEAP website or call us to determine if you meet income eligibility guidelines to get help for your heating costs.”

Anyone who is eligible will receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year, the release says. The guidelines are based on household size and maximum monthly income. 

See below for a full list of HEAP guidelines, via Warren County:

  • One-person households: $2,852
  • Two-person households: $3,370
  • Three-person households: $4,608
  • Four-person households: $5,485
  • Five-person households: $6,363
  • Six-person households: $7,241
  • Seven-person households: $7,405
  • Eight-person households: $7,570
  • Nine-person households: $7,734
  • Ten-person households: $7,899
  • Eleven-person households: $8,064
  • Twelve-person households: $8,228
  • Thirteen-person households: $8,778

For households over 13, add $590 to the maximum monthly income.

Those who heat with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood, kerosene or corn are eligible to submit applications. To request an application be mailed to you, visit www.mybenefits.com. Applicants should apply prior to fuel levels getting low in an effort to avoid extra delivery chargers or emergency deliveries, the release says.

HEAP also provides financial assistance for heating system repairs and cleaning, according to the release. Visit https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap for more information.

Police Blotter: October 17 – October 23, 2022

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Calvin H. Durham, 33, was arrested for Aggravated Family Offense

Gabrielle M. Abel, 38, was arrested for 4th Deg. Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

Andriy Karpyn, 53, was arrested for Aggravated DWI; 1st Offense

Heidi M. Welch, 41, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated; 1st Offense

Fazeel S. Awan, 23, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated; 1st Offense

Courtney G. Carlon, 26, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

William J. Frankson, 28, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Grand Larceny

Jesse J. Mackenzie, 34, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Criminal Trespass

Tyler A. Getty, 27, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Bail Jumping

Luis D. Rivera, 21, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Assault, Aggravated Criminal Contempt

Judy L. Cutter, 43, was arrested for 4th Deg. Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Main St in the area of Richardson St in the Town of Queensbury just before 4 a.m. on Saturday Oct 22. It is believed to be an isolated incident and based upon the preliminary investigation it is not believed anyone specific was targeted. No injuries were reported. The subjects involved are believed to have been riding in a dark colored sedan. If anyone has any information or knows the subjects you are asked to reach out to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and ask to speak to Investigator Morse, 518-743-2500 option 1. If you wish to remain anonymous you can leave a tip at 518-761-9800.

On Sunday Oct 23 at approximately 8:38 p.m. the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to Main Street in the Town of Queensbury for a report of a two-car personal injury crash involving a North Warren Emergency Squad ambulance. The crash occurred when 67-year-old Donald K. VanVleet of Queensbury failed to yield the right of way to the emergency vehicle which was operating in an emergency capacity. Due to VanVleet’s actions, a crash occurred. A member of the North Warren Emergency Squad was transported to Glens Falls Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At the time of the crash, a patient was in the rear of the ambulance being transported to Glens Falls Hospital. The patient did not sustain any injuries as a result of the crash.