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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident off East Schroon River Road

On 9/03/2023 at 12:26 PM, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a kayaker who had discovered a vehicle overturned in the Schroon River off of East Schroon River Road.

Members of the Warren County Sheriff Office and the NYSP entered the water in an attempt to check for occupants, but were unable to open the vehicle. Divers from the Horicon Fire Dive team arrived at the scene, and were able to extricate the lone female occupant from the vehicle. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, and later identified as 23-year old Kaitlin Goldberg of Altamont, NY.

She had been reported missing after not arriving at a family camping trip and not being at home, either… Following an investigation, It was determined that the 2006 Subaru was traveling South on East Schroon River Road when it left the roadway overturning in the Schroon River. It is believed the vehicle was there for approximately 24 hours, and could not be seen from the roadway.

Bolton Fire, Bolton EMS, and Warrensburg EMS assisted at the scene.

Route 9/Quaker Road Intersection Closed Due to Water Main Break

An early morning water main break at the intersection of U.S. Route 9, Glen Road/Lake George Road and State Route 254 (Quaker Road) has shut down much of the travel through the intersection.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is currently assisting New York State DOT and the Town of Queensbury Water Department with the water main break, which occurred near Texas Roadhouse and the Northway Plaza.

Effective immediately, the western portion of the intersection will be closed to all traffic, and all other traffic through the intersection will be extremely limited due to the extent of the damage to the roadway.

Warren County Bikeway Closed for Several Days

A section of Warren County Bikeway in Glens Falls will be closed for several days in early September for construction to repair damage caused by tree roots.

The portion of the path between Hunter Street and Dix Avenue, passing Copper’s Cave Ale Co., will be closed September 5th, 6th, and 7th, as well as September 11th, 12th, and 13th. Those planning to use the 0.15-mile section that is affected southbound should instead bypass it by using Hunter and Sagamore streets to reconnect with the trail on the south side of Dix Avenue. Northbound travelers should travel from Dix Ave to Sagamore, and then to Hunter.

Schumer Visits Lake George Battlefield Park, Reaffirms Support for Reinterment of “Original Patriots”

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer paid a visit on Monday, August 28th to Lake George Battlefield Park, and pledged his continued support of efforts by community officials to rebury on Park grounds the remains of more than 40 Continental soldiers discovered at Lake George four years ago.

The Senator reviewed the proposed reinterment site with Dan Barusch – Director of Planning for the Town of Lake George, and Chair of the local committee that is spearheading the effort for a respectful reburial of the soldiers’ remains. They were joined by committee members Marisa Muratori of the Lake George Town Board, and John DiNuzzo, President of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance.

“As we approach the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation, it is important that we honor our country’s original patriots. That’s why I have called on the U.S. Army to help facilitate the reinterment of the remains found of Revolutionary War soldiers in the village of Lake George back in 2019,” said Senator Schumer. “In my recent visit to Lake George Battlefield Park, I was impressed by the devotion of local leaders to preserving and promoting the significance that this region has had on the birth of America, and of course, the spectacular beauty of the grounds. I am proud to support the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance and local officials’ efforts to honor these Continental Army soldiers with the burial they deserve, and I am hopeful that the Army will endorse this effort as well.”

The proposal for the reinterment of the soldiers’ remains in the Battlefield Park, near where four unknown soldiers from the French & Indian War are buried, requires the approval of the U.S Army and the State of New York. Lake George Battlefield Park was the site in 1776 of the Continental Army’s largest field hospital that treated those affected by a smallpox epidemic.

“There is tremendous local support to bring these soldiers ‘home’ to the Battlefield Park – where they drew their last breaths – for their final resting place,” stated Dan Barusch. “We are actively in the process of getting all the necessary approvals. Senator Schumer’s endorsement of the reinterment proposal and his recommendations for its design are of great value to us.”

Senator Schumer also viewed displays at the Battlefield Park Visitor Center that tell the story of the site’s key role during both the French & Indian War and the American Revolution: “Senator Schumer expressed his great love of New York’s history, connecting Alexander Hamilton and his father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, to the hospital that was on these grounds,” John DiNuzzo remarked. “The Senator enjoyed ‘talking history’ with us. His knowledge of the Revolutionary era was very evident!”

Buying Local – Episode 38: Real Estate Roundtable

Buying Local Glens Falls

Episode 38: Real Estate Roundtable


Welcome to Buying Local!

Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County have no shortage of fantastic goods and services to offer! In this podcast, our host Mike Nelson will clue you in on the amazing gems hidden in your very own community!


Real Estate Roundtable

Episode 38

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews a trifecta of real estate experts – Agent Paul Smith, real estate specialist attorney Dan Wade, and owner of Freedom One Funding, Mark Pawlows! The 2023 market is awash with confusing and hectic developments, and nobody knows better than these three! Want to know their secrets to navigating through this storm? You’ll have to listen to this episode and find out!
 

00:21 – Introductions

02:56 – The State of Real Estate: Dan’s View

05:34 – Mark’s View

08:14 – Paul’s View

10:15 – It’s an Inventory Issue – Still!

13:20 – Interest Rates: Buyers vs. Sellers

14:58 – No Praise for the Appraisals

17:05 – Jack Up the Price! Appraisal Gap Contingencies

19:12 – Stand Out! Above the Crowd

22:27 – What’s Your Offer?

25:24 – The Escalation Clause

27:41 – Flipping’s Out, Renting’s In!.. But Choose Your Tenants Wisely!

30:10 – Incentive Programs?.. What a Mess!

33:42 – Finally Foreclosures

36:07 – Homes as Investments: The Curse of AirBnB

40:15 – Saratoga Prices… Terrifying!

41:41 – Advice for First-Time Buyers

44:23 – Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

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PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media.


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    Michael Nelson

  • Guests

    Paul Smith, Dan Wade, & Mark Pawlows

  • Runtime

    46 min, 42 sec

  • Air Date

    September 5th, 2023


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Warren County & Washington County Real Estate Transactions: August 11th-17th

Warren County

Bolton 

Irene Baker sold property at 57 Alpine View Dr. to Richard Hameroff for $1,671,525

Charlotte S. Blumenthal sold property at 4982 Lakeshore Drive to 4982 LSD, LLC for $624,000

Chester

Gareth Francis Dean Stageman & Christine Ann Stageman sold property at 8238 State Route 9 to Benjamin Alan Tecmire & Vanessa Marie Baer for $1.3-million 

Joseph A. Frandino Referee sold property at 42 Maple Lane to Midfirst Bank for $92,000

Jeffery & Michele Jones sold property at 101 Olmstedville Road to Scott & Rachael Foreman for $268,000 

Glens Falls 

476 Glen LLC sold property at 476 Glen Street to Matthew & Nancy Liddle for $495,000

Horicon

Henry Wuerz sold property at 7259 State Route 8 to Richard & David Krogmann for $162,000

Estate of Ellen Carlson Potter sold property at East Shore Drive Adirondack to Neil J. Brandmaiser LLC. for $140,000

Daniel & Caitlin Arthur sold property at 23 Padanarum Road to Thomas L. Ellsworth & Mary-Ann Ellsworth for $257,700

Johnsburg

Carolyn Bischoff sold property at Chatiemac Road to The Windover Corporation for $53,000

Claudia A. Vallette sold property at 567 S. Johnsburg Road to Curtis Tyler & Tara Thrasher for $185,000

Lake George

KPA group, Inc. sold property at 23 Whisper Lane to William J. & Michele Gregorio for

$694,700

BDC Crosbyside LLC sold property at 8 Foot Path Way to Elina Rakhimova for $599,000

Lake Luzerne

Jeffery J. Monsour sold property at 610 River Road to Todd A. & Pauline L. DeMarsh for $24,000

Gina Ghent sold property at Schaeffer Road Brook Lane to Lucien M. Myette for $32,000

Thurman

Nicole J. Tibbetts sold property at 74 Valley Road E&W to Andrew Hirsh for $225,000

Queensbury

Karen D’Andrea, referee sold property at 5 Luzerne Road to Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB10 for $110,573.04

Charles E. & Barbara D. Seeley sold property at 49 Glenwood Ave to 20 east Washington LLC. for $525,000

Maria Slywka sold property at 78 Tuthill Road to Keith & Melissa Tully for $530,000

David & Ronda Lazarus sold property at 60 Ohio Ave to Anthony & Jessica Graham for $240,000

Joshua W. Antonucci & Carina Antonucci (fka Carina Scott) sold property at 25 Peachtree Lane to Stacey A. & Jason M. Clay for $390,000

Jenna K. Brown sold property at 14 Old Mill Way to James C. & Kristan Wilcox for $240,000

Estate of Stephen W. Pinchook sold property at 60 Walker Lane & two adjacent parcels to Schermerhorn Residential Holdings, LP for $572,000

Josephine K. Burgess Revocable Trust sold property at 74 Surrey Field Drive to Anthony P. & Carol A. Ricciardelli for $375,000

Julie C. Perkins, et al sold property at 165 Montray Road to Letizia M. Mastrantoni for $240,000

The Bergeron Family Irrevocable Trust dated May 17, 2017, & Heather Vandyke sold property at 41 Walker Way to Donna Measeck for $279,000

Brian & Meghan Howard sold property at 7 Northup Drive to Carlee & Brandon Breault for $355,000

Warrensburg

Estate of Christopher H. Stroud sold property off State Route 9 to Stephan & Rachael Paulkin for $65,000

Frank D. Witz sold property at Golf Course Road  4 Parcels to Nicholas J. & Trevor T. Robbins for $145,000

Washington County 

Argyle

Hollis Sheridan sold property at Wicks Lane Off to Jason John Nendza & Heather Leigh Nendza for $15,000

Fort Edward

James F. Donahue sold property at 36 Center Street to Christopher Conlon for $80,000

Adirondack Bank sold property on Broadway to D&A PM, LLC for $125,000

Williams Farm Fort Edward, LLC sold property at 32 Stevens Lane to Elizabeth Willis for $90,000

Jacob P. Pizzigati sold property at 212 Samantha Drive to Crystal Whitis for $238,000

Granville 

Josephine Lyman sold property at Hatch Hill Road to Amy S. Nelson for $1,000

Greenwich

Anthony Habura as Admin of Estate of Michael S. Popowsky sold property at Lot 5 Raven Way to Oren Loveday-Cook & Lillian Tudor Loveday for $45,000

Kingsbury

Martin W. Pozefsky, Esq., as Ref: Chandra Taft aka Ody sold property at 5 James Street to Limosa, LLC for $126,249.96

Joseph A. McMurry, Jacqueline H. McMurry & Jolene Davis sold property at 24 Labarge Street to John Shaw for $60,000 

Jacqueline & Matthew Benedetti sold property at 38 Margaret Street Extension to Zachary Temme & Melissa Goodman for $283,000

Putnam

Andrew R. Buckland et al sold 635 Gull Bay Road & 640 Gull Bay Road & Gull bay Road to On The Lake LLC. for $185,000

Salem 

Tony & Karen Vieira sold property at 1973 County Route 153 to Schaefer ADK Properties, LLC for $209,900

Dale MacNeil as Exec. of Last Will of Paul W. Tomlinson sold property at North Main Street to William Tomlinson for $33,300

White Creek 

Tracey Way, as Exec, Last Will of Ronna A Meerwarth sold property at 181 Andrews Road to Tracey & Craig A. Way for $275,000

Cliff & Sheri Ruschmeyer sold property at 501 River Road to Elite Electric Services, LLC for $114,000

Michele L. Anderson-Morrissey & Scott F. Morrissey sold property at 3 St. Lukes Place to Sage Gregg for $185,400

Whitehall

Dianne Allen sold property at 5 Williams Street to Kristen K. Miner for $1,500

US Bank Trust Nat. Ass. at Trustee for RFC 2 Acquisition Trust sold property at 80 Stalker Road to Tina Marie Wilson for $126,000

Peter M. & Marie B. Colaninno sold property at 187 County Route 11 to Sarah M. Gallagher for $190,000

 WARREN COUNTY: AUGUST 2023 DBA FILINGS

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NATURAL NAILS BY LAUREN: LAUREN LAW, 48 LAWRENCE ST.  GLENS FALLS NY 12801

ADIRONDACK ELEMENTS: ARTHUR C PERRYMAN, 3951 ST ROUTE 8 WEVERTOWN NY 12886

MOUNTAIN CRAFT RENOVATIONS:  JOSHUA M FRANKEL, 1776 CALL STREET  LAKE LUZERNE NY 12846

 SIMMES ENTERPRISES: JASON RICHARD SIMMES, 1903 RIDGE ROAD QUEENSBURY NY 12804

LUIS A RODRIGUEZ LABOR SERVICES:  LUIS ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ,  9 FIRST AVE  WHITEHALL NEW YORK 12887

HUDSON HOLLOW RANCH: GEORGE STANNARD, 207 HUDSON HOLLOW RD NORTH CREEK NY 12853

NORMWORKX: NORMAN HERRINGTON, 339 JOHNSON RD ADIRONDACK NY

WEST MOUNTAIN GUITAR WORKS: JEFFREY JOHN INGLEE II,  104 TUTHILL ROAD QUEENSBURY NY 12804

 TACO KINGS JALISCO: JUAN MARTINEZ  RAMIREZ, 62 SOUTH ST GLENS FALLS NY 12801

 BALDWIN CONCRETE FLOORS: JACOB BALDWIN, 31 CAROLINE ST QUEENSBURY NY 12804

SKY POCKET STUDIO: ROBIN BARKENHAGEN, 21 WILLIAM ST GLENS FALLS NY

 PAINTER:  DENNIS PATCHEN, 8 GREENWAY NORTH QUEENSBURY NY 12804

 BEYOUTHIFUL SKIN: GRACE MCDONALD, 375 BAY ROAD SUITE 104 QUEENSBURY NY 12804

FRIENDS OF JIM DOBKOWSKI: JAMES DOBKOWSKI & JENNIFER DOBKOWSKI, 8 TRAILS END QUEENSBURY NY 12804

JENNIFER L LEWIS LMT:  JENNIFER L LEWIS, 101 RIDGE STREET  SUITE GLENS FALLS NY

 ALPENGLOW CLEANING: CHEYENNE TABANO, 80 PARK RD JOHNSBURG NY 12843

ABBY FILMS: ABIGAIL BRANCATI, 46 BALDWIN AVE  GLENS FALLS NY 12801

 BIRDS OF A FEATHER CANDLE CO:  TERI RUTA & JOSEPHINE J BROWN, 63 WINCOMA LANE  QUEENSBURY NY 12804

CLOSET CONSIGNMENT:  CATHERINE MAY 40 DIX AVE GLENS FALLS NY 12801

ROSIEARTS: HONG WANG, 55 MASON ROAD QUEENSBURY NY 12804

PEACHES CUSTOM CLEANING:  GEORGET RAMSEY, 176 ADIRONDACK ST QUEENSBURY NY

Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center’s Featured Cat of the Week: Martini and Olive

Meet Martini and Olive! These one-year-old, devoted sisters gave birth within days of each other and spent months in foster care nurturing their kittens together.

While Olive is happy to let her more outgoing sister take center stage, Martini will be at your side in an instant, flopping, rolling and showing belly. She’s just the right combination of flirty, sweet and sincere. Olive takes her time to warm up and begin to display her charms. After a good petting session, she will whirl and twirl to make sure that you’ve pet every inch of her, all while rumbling with purrs. This precious pair will surely leave their paw prints all over your heart!

If you are interested in learning more about Martini and Olive, please contact the Adoption Center at 518.409.8105 ext 101 or adoptadk@animalleague.org. You can also complete the adoption application using the link: www.animalleague.org/adkpreapproval

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It’s Back to School Time: Injuries and Employment Problems

We hope that everyone has a stress-free transition back into the school year. But, sometimes, things go wrong at school, and this article will explore when liability can arise.

First up, personal injuries.

A school is a property like any other, which means that if you are hurt by dangerous conditions like disrepairs and poorly maintained facilities, you can sue for negligence. Schools can also be sued for failing to take remedial action with respect to bullying, and in the context of other instances of violence like fights between students or altercations with personnel.

An item to keep in mind if you are injured at a school is that most schools in New York enjoy a layer of protection provided by the Education Law’s notice of claim requirement. This means that, as a prerequisite to filing a lawsuit, you have to serve a notice of claim on the appropriate individual(s) within three months of the date of your accident. This applies to students as well as to other visitors to the property.

What if you are an employee of the school? Typically, employees in New York cannot sue their employers for negligence because of the Workers’ Compensation law. That means if you slip on a spill in the cafeteria that should have been cleaned up sooner, your remedy is in Workers’ Comp and not in a lawsuit. Employees who are injured at work can have recourse, however, if there is a third party responsible. So, if a contractor is doing work at the school and you are injured because of its negligence, you can have what’s called a third party claim against the contractor and still receive Workers’ Compensation. However, your recovery in a personal injury lawsuit will likely be reduced by what you have already received, i.e., the Workers’ Comp lien.

Next up, employment issues.

Public schools are subject to the same state and federal anti-discrimination laws as any other employer, as well as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This means that employees cannot be targeted because of their protected status (for example, sex, race, a disability, or age) or be retaliated against for making a complaint of discrimination or harassment based on their protected status. When it comes to state law claims, that notice of claim requirement still applies, so it’s important to keep an eye on applicable deadlines. Federal employment claims are not affected by the notice of claim requirement but may require filing a charge at the EEOC before moving forward with a lawsuit.

In public schools, employees also enjoy some, albeit limited, First Amendment protection when they speak on matters of public concern.

Often teachers and other school employees have protection through their union Collective Bargaining Agreement or under the Civil Service Law or Education Law, that may offer some job protection beyond what is available to many private employees. So, it is important for someone dealing with an employment related issue to be sure they understand all of their rights and options as they navigate a difficult work situation.

We certainly hope that the school year goes off without a hitch, but if not, be sure to keep in mind that schools enjoy some heightened protections in New York so it’s important to explore your options sooner rather than later.

Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a future outcome.

Labor Day Weekend is Here! Fireworks, Festivals and Fun for the Entire Family!

Before the leaves begin to change and the kids go back to school, enjoy the last days of summer around the Glens Falls region! There are plenty of activities to celebrate Labor Day! Here are some of the offerings from around the region…

To kick off the weekend, the Shirt Factory (located at 71 Lawrence Street) will be having their Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event has evolved over the years and become like a weekly block party – each week, there is a steady rotation of food vendors, and plenty of exotic ethnic offerings. This event features multiple stages for live music, local distilleries, homemade items for sale, and free or low cost activities for the whole family! There is so much to see and do on Thursdays at the Shirt Factory!

For more information, please visit shirtfactorygf.com

There will be live music at Blue Water Manor – located at 4436 Lake Shore Drive in Bolton Landing – to celebrate all Labor Day Weekend long!

Tonight: Chuck Kelsey from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Friday, September 1st: Neal McHugh 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday, September 2nd: Who Knows from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, September 3rd: Mike Lapoint from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Monday, September 4th: Brandon LaRocca from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

For more Information, please visit bluewatermanor.com

Tonight at 9:30 PM will be the last night of Thursday Night Fireworks at Shepard Park on Canada Street in Lake George! Bring your picnic basket and claim your spot on the lawn to watch the fireworks on the lake. To confirm that the event is happening, call (518) 668-5771; rain date is on Friday.

Tonight, from 7:45 PM to 9:45 PM, there is the Blue Moon Summer Bonfire at the Battenkill Conservancy in Jackson, New York. This free event is taking place to celebrate the rising of the “Super Moon”. Enjoy the natural beauty while sitting around a bonfire!

For more information, please visit battenkillconservancy.org

Tonight, at 9:15 PM, is the Final 2023 Thursday Night Firework Cruise on the Saint! The Lake George Steamboat Company – located at 57 Beach Road on Lake George – invites you to climb aboard the gorgeous steamship Lac du Saint Sacrement and enjoy a boat ride, a cocktail and snack bar, and fireworks! This event is $35.00 for adults and Seniors, and $18.00 for kids. The cruise takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the cruise boards 15 minutes prior to departure time. Another firework cruise on the Minne-Ha-Ha will take place on September 3rd!

For more information, please visit lakegeorgesteamboat.com

Friday, September 1st through Sunday, September 3rd is the Adirondack Independence Music Festival at Charles R. Wood Park at 17 Elizabeth Little Boulevard (Formerly West Brook Road), Lake George! This three-day, multi-band event features several premier touring bands currently on the festival circuit. Music at the festival runs continuously across two side-by-side stages until 11:00 PM each night. A single day ticket costs $70 online, and $80 the day of the show; 2-day General Admission is $130 online, $140 the day of the show; and 3-day general admission is $180 online, $195 the day of the show. This event is suitable for all ages!

For more information please visit adkmusicfest.com

Thursday, August 31st thorugh Saturday, September 2nd, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, there is Jazz at the Lake: A Graphic Design Retrospective! Located at The Lake George Arts Project Courthouse Gallery at 1 Lower Amherst Street in Lake George, this free event showcases the evolution of imagery through integrated design that highlights the beauty of Lake George, along with a visual representation of Jazz sensibility. This event will also Honor the vision of Paul Pines, who was the Jazz at the Lake founder and artistic director from 1984 to 2018. Admission is free!

For more information, please visit Lakegeorge.com

Friday, September 1st: Live Music with James Mullen at the Adirondack Winery’s Queensbury Tasting Room from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, located at 395 Big Bay Road in Queensbury!

For more information, please visit adirondackwinery.com

Friday, September 1st: Paint & Sip at Slickfin Brewing Company, located at 147-149 Broadway in Fort Edward! This event is $50 per person from 6:00 PM 8:00 PM, and includes all painting materials, a free drink, and instruction by Andrea Tabor.

For more information, please visit slickfinbrewing.com

Friday, September 1st: Line Dancing Classes! This free event takes place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 1000 Acres Ranch, located at 465 Warrensburg Road in Stony Creek, NY. These classes are taught by Dee Bowen, and no experience is necessary!

For more information, please visit 1000acres.com

Saturday, September 2nd: The Bolton Arts & Crafts Festival! Located at 5 Cross Street parking lot in Bolton Landing, this event takes place from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and will feature 25 artisans and craft vendors.

For more information, please visit visitlakegeorge.com


And, lastly, on Sunday, September 3rd: The Summer Farmers Market at West Mountain! This Sunday will be the final Summer Farmers Market of the season. The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 59 West Mountain Road in Queensbury.

For more information, please visit Westmountain.com

With so many wonderful events across the region to choose from, you can’t go wrong this holiday!