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Queensbury Girls Lax Just Keep on Winning

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, Featured, Sports.

Queensbury, 18… Schuylerville, 4.

On Thursday, April 6th, The Queensbury girls lacrosse team took the field against visiting Schuylerville. Kendal Kelsey contributed a career-high seven goals plus a pair of assists, and the Queensbury varsity girls lacrosse team (4-0 overall, 4-0 Foothills Council) topped visiting Schuylerville 18-4 for its 103rd consecutive Foothills Council win and 18th straight at home. Kendra Ballard tallied five goals and three assists and Meredith Montgomery added three goals and two assists for the Spartans.

Macey Koval and Star Pflieger had two goals apiece for the Black Horses (3-2 overall, 3-2 Foothills Council).

Score by halves: Schuylerville 2-2 = 4, Queensbury 12-6 = 18

Schuylerville goals-assists: Macey Koval 2-0, Star Pflieger 2-0. TOTALS: 4-0.

Queensbury goals-assists: Kendal Kelsey 7-2, Kendra Ballard 5-3, Meredith Montgomery 3-2, Lilly Trowbridge 1-1, Emerson Lochner-Fehl 1-1, Sophia Flewelling 1-0, Ava Roca 0-1, Gianna Marcantonio 0-1, Bayley Duffy 0-1. TOTALS: 18-12.

Goalkeeper saves—Schuylerville: Keegan Long 2. Queensbury: Bayley Duffy 4 (25 minutes, 2 goals allowed), Laura Dickerson 1 (12:30, 0 goals allowed), Abby Johnson 2 (12:30, 2 goals allowed).

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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 147 | Electric Heating Concerns [04/07/23]

Written by Gary Scott on . Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

Today, Gary discusses local concerns regarding a proposed mandate to move the state toward all-electric heating systems. Also, the alleged shooter in a recent road rage incident rejects his plea deal, Daigle Cleaning Systems expanding toward Glens Falls, Hudson Falls Police Department announces its first-ever K-9 unit, the Queensbury Town Board to hold a meeting on expanding water service, and the All Abilities Productions theater troupe preparing to present their first show next spring.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Ad Break 1
01:54 – Story 1: Alleged Road Rage Shooter Rejects Plea Deal
03:35 – Story 2: Daigle Cleaning Systems
07:00 – Ad Break 2
07:26 – Story 3: Electric Heating Concerns
10:26 – Story 4: Hudson Falls K-9 Unit
11:40 – Story 5: Queensbury Water Service Meeting
13:13 – Story 6: All Abilities Productions: “Snoopy!! The Musical”
14:21 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Alleged Road Rage Shooter Rejects Plea Deal – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/alleged-road-rage-shooter-rejects-plea-deal/article_7278217e-d3cb-11ed-a3cf-b34539c56fab.html

Daigle Cleaning Systems – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/daigle-cleaning-systems-eyes-glens-falls-expansion/

Electric Heating Concerns – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/ny-lawmakers-concerned-about-phasing-out-fossil-fuel-furnaces-heaters/article_e187f95e-c926-11ed-8977-8fa9cbff95f9.html

Hudson Falls K-9 Unit – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hudson-falls-gets-its-first-k-9-police-unit/

Queensbury Water Service Meeting – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/queensbury-town-board-to-host-public-meeting-on-expanding-municipal-water-service-to-eastern-areas-of-community/

All Abilities Productions: “Snoopy!! The Musical” – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/disability-focused-theater-troupe-picks-first-show/

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Senate Majority Leader Schumer Visits Glens Falls to Champion Firefighters

Written by Kate Haggerty on . Posted in Featured, Local Leads.

Glens Falls Fire Department 134 Ridge Street Glens Falls

On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, Senator Chuck Schumer stood along local officials at the Glens Falls Fire Department on Ridge Road. He visited the Glens Falls Fire Department to announce his plan to save a program known as “SAFER’” which helps provide fire departments with funding for crucial equipment and supplies… The funding for this program is expected to run out this year. 

 Senator Schumer is championing the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 to reauthorize funds through the U.S. Fire Administration. This bill would reauthorize appropriations for the operations of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), and for two grant programs that the organization administers. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds training and purchases equipment and vehicles. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) helps state and tribal fire departments hire and retain firefighters and first responders. This bill was introduced to the Senate on February 28th, 2023.

Warren and Washington County have received nearly a million dollars from these programs in the past three years, and Senator Schumer is rallying support to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act in the Senate by the end of this month: “We really depend on these folks, the Capital region in the last three years has gotten over 16-million dollars to help our firefighters. New York State over the life of the program has gotten 700-million, and they pay for things like up-to-date pumper trucks. The kind of breathing equipment is much better now, so firefighters can breathe pure oxygen. This is a very important program we have to fight for it. We believe in our firefighters and they need the help,” Schumer said at the event. 

This bill would authorize the appropriation of $95-million each year over the 2024 to 2030 period for the USFA’s operations. Congress would collect and provide $58-million for that purpose in the fiscal year of 2023. 

“Swatting” Incident Targets Area Schools

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

On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, dozens of schools across the Capital Region received unfounded bomb threats, causing delayed opening and cancelled classes throughout the district. These threats came in at 4:00 AM as anonymous emails sent to the individual schools. These kinds of threats and unfounded reports are referred to as “Swatting”.  Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement, “I want to reassure parents that their children are safe at school. Swatting threats are false and intended to cause panic and scare students, teachers, and families.” 

Officials believe that these threats were most likely computer generated overseas. 

“I have directed the New York State Police to investigate these threats and work closely with all levels of law enforcement to identify the perpetrators, hold them accountable, and restore the sense of safety and security our children deserve. Since the first round of swatting incidents occurred last week, State Police have been working closely with the State Education Department, county leadership and local school boards to provide support and necessary resources to address these incidents.” Governor Hochul said in a statement.

The FBI defines swatting as calling 911 and faking an emergency that draws a response from law enforcement – usually a SWAT team, hence the name.

In a statement, Republican Representative Elise Stefanik condemned the incident: “The soulless criminals who committed these shameful and cowardly illegal acts must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I thank our local and state law enforcement who are working to investigate these threats, so perpetrators will be swiftly brought to justice.”

Glens Falls High School Job Fair

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

Glens Falls High School Job Fair

On Wednesday, April 5th, Glens Falls High School hosted the inaugural 2023 Job Fair and Career Expo event. 35 employers set up tables in the gym, and 12 area business leaders held seminars in classrooms. There were also workshops to help students with resumé building, work/life considerations, and financial management. This event gave high school students the opportunity to get a head start on their career search, and develop valuable skills. 

There were also job fairs at Queensbury High School and Lake George Junior-Senior High School. Employers from both large and small companies attended the event, as well as companies associated with the Lake George tourism industry. These job fairs give the employers an opportunity to prepare for the summer hiring season; summer jobs fill an employment need and help young people contribute to the workforce, and also provide students with valuable social skills that set them up for future employment. Criteria for the businesses to participate in the job fair included location and number of positions available. All attending businesses took part in a 30-minute virtual orientation program to ensure success in recruiting teens to their open positions. 

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) President and CEO Tricia Rogers was also on hand for the event. The job fair featured many of the ARCC members and regional businesses with employment opportunities… The mission of the ARCC is to partner with and support regional businesses to grow, succeed and thrive. It unites industries collectively to positively impact continued growth and continual investment.

Glens Falls High School Principal Kevin Warren, Tricia Rogers, Director of Warren County Employment Liza Ochsendorf and Glens Falls Assistant Principal Bill Levett

Warren County expanded the high school job fair to Glens Falls High School and Queensbury High School this year as a result of the successful 2021 and 2022 job fairs at Lake George Junior-Senior High School.

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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 146 | Federal Firefighter Funding [04/06/23]

Written by Gary Scott on . Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

Today, Gary discusses Senator Charles Schumer’s planned Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 to save the top federal firefighting funding programs from being eliminated. Also, Glens Falls CSD announces its new mascot, Amtrak’s Adirondack Line returns to service, Argyle’s new school superintendent, Whitehall’s new elementary principal, and the City of Glens Falls altering its outdoor dining regulations.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – Ad Break 1
01:54 – Story 1: Glens Falls Schools’ New Mascot
03:41 – Story 2: Amtrak ADK Line Returns
05:06 – Ad Break 2
05:32 – Story 3: Federal Firefighter Funding
10:14 – Story 4: New Argyle Superintendent/Whitehall Elementary Principal
12:27 – Story 5: Outdoor Dining in Glens Falls
14:21 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Glens Falls Schools’ New Mascot – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/glens-falls-new-mascot-is-the-black-bears/

Amtrak ADK Line Returns – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/adirondak-line-returns-to-service/

Federal Firefighter Funding – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/102043/schumer-leads-senate-fight-to-save-fed-firefighter-funding/

Argyle School Board Announces New Superintendent – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/education/argyle-school-board-announced-superintendent-choice/article_25a615a4-cf3e-11ed-be38-f3155b7093c6.html

New Whitehall Elementary Principal – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/whitehall-announces-adriana-strong-as-elementary-school-principal/article_9d97e2a2-d23d-11ed-9129-b71c12d39ce9.html

Outdoor Dining in Glens Falls – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-shifting-guidelines-for-outdoor-dining/

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Glens Falls Spring Open Pickup Schedule Begins April 10

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

The Glens Falls Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that the spring open pick-up schedule for City resident’s yard debris will begin Monday, April 10th, and end Friday, May 26th. DPW will begin pickups in Ward 3, and then proceed through Ward 2, Ward 1, Ward 4, and Ward 5, before looping through the City’s Wards once again.

“Please do not mix topsoil, sod, trash, or heavy materials in with the leaves and other yard trimmings” states Tom Girard, Superintendent of the City’s DPW.  “All residents will need to make sure all brush is separate, piled in one direction.  Please be aware that all grass clippings must be bagged. And, the City does not provide pick-up services for major clearing operations, or to commercial establishments.”

“Once the spring open pickup schedule ends May 26,” continued Girard, “we’ll begin our weekly, seasonal yard debris schedule which is as follows: Ward 3 on Tuesdays, Ward 2 on Wednesdays, Wards 4 and 5 on Thursdays, and Ward 1 on Fridays. All yard debris after May 26 must be bagged.”

“We realize many of our residents still have a lot of branches and twigs in their yards,” said Bill Collins, the Mayor of Glens Falls. “Tom and his crew did a great job cleaning up after the last storm almost a month ago.”

For more information regarding this or any other issue, please reach out via email at communicationsdirector@cityofglensfalls.com, or tdrawbridge@cityofglensfalls.com.  If your issue is urgent or if you’re looking to speak with Mayor Collins regarding a formal comment, please call (518) 920-4884.

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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 145 | Hudson Falls Cannabis Moratorium [04/05/23]

Written by Gary Scott on . Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

Today, Gary discusses a moratorium passed in Hudson Falls, temporarily prohibiting all distribution of cannabis. Also, Thurman’s annual Jack Wax Party, New York State’s annual spring burn ban, the Summer Youth Employment Program accepting student applications, several local schools placed on delay or closed due to bomb threats, and the Charity Lip Sync Battle returning later this month.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Ad Break 1
01:48 – Story 1: Jack Wax Party
03:43 – Story 2: Warren County Burn Ban
06:25 – Ad Break 2
06:50 – Story 3: Hudson Falls Cannabis Moratorium
09:55 – Story 4: Summer Youth Employment Program
11:43 – Story 5: Local Schools Delayed by Threats
13:05 – Story 6: Charity Lip Sync Battle
14:24 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Jack Wax Party – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101953/mountain-music-hearty-food-featured-at-thurmans-jack-wax-party/

Warren County Burn Ban – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/warren-county-burn-ban-in-effect-through-may-14th/

Hudson Falls Cannabis Moratorium – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/hudson-falls-puts-moratorium-on-cannabis-distribution/article_ecf79d00-cffa-11ed-8c60-1b9fa8279e55.html

Summer Youth Employment Program – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/summer-job-help-open-now-around-lake-george-area/

Local Schools Delayed by Threats – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/local-schools-on-delay-and-closed-due-to-threats/

Charity Lip Sync Battle – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lip-sync-charity-battle-returns-to-glens-falls/

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

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

Scott D. Westerman, 20, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Kelly A. Deeb, 46, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Evan M. Earle, 28, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Sean K. O’Brien, 27, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Joseph W. Saville, 35, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Harassment

Corrina E. Norton, 30, was arrested for Petit Larceny

James J. Brown, 57, was arrested for Endangering Welfare of a Child, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing/Blood Circulation, 2nd Deg. Harassment

Brenda J. Prosser, 60, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Criminal Trespass

Ryan C. Barrett, 26, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Michael S. Mitrano, 30, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Kelly L. Daly, 39, was arrested for Probation Violation

Frank F. Doner, 33, was arrested for Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Family Offense

John J. Mancuso, 62, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Harassment

Dilan C. Connor, 30, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Bail Jumping

Wayne H. Allen, 48, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, Petit Larceny

Amber L. Labarge, 32, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Jerry N. Rogers, 39, was arrested for Criminal Sale of Narcotic Drug

Jimmy L. Smith, 46, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Harassment

Jolleen M. Johnson, 38, was arrested for Endangering Welfare of Child, 3rd Deg. Assault, 

Michael D. Johnson, 37, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Assault

Melissa M. Rouse, 55, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Amanda L. Comer, 34, was arrested for Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance

Marcus A. Perrone, 26, was arrested for 2nd Deg. Harassment, 2nd Deg. Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest

Sean P. Pfau, 32, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Daniel J. Sullivan, 25, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Assault

Seth E. Gabris, 38, was arrested for 3rd Deg. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF

On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jerry N. Rogers, 39, of Glens Falls. As part of an investigation, the Narcotics Enforcement Unit made controlled buys of cocaine from Rogers on multiple occasions. Rogers was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, class B felonies, and held in the Warren County Correctional Facility pending arraignment.

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police arrested Amanda L. Comer, 34, of Queensbury on an indictment warrant out of Warren County Court. During a controlled buy operation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Comer sold methamphetamine to the police. Comer was charged with one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B Felony. Following an arraignment, Comer was remanded to the custody of the Warren County Correctional Facility for lack of $15,000 cash / $30,000 secured bond / $60,000 insured bond.

Queensbury Continues to Dominate in Foothills Council Varsity Girls Lacrosse

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Education, Featured, Sports.

Queensbury, 20… Schuylerville, 8.

Meredith Montgomery tallied six goals and three assists. Kendra Ballard delivered a career-high six goals and a pair of assists, and the Queensbury varsity girls lacrosse team added to the program record book with its 17th consecutive true road win, and 102nd straight Foothills Council victory. Kaitlyn Barton added a career-best-tying five goals and two assists for the Spartans, while Macey Koval led the host Horses with five goals.

Score by halves: Queensbury 13-7 = 20, Schuylerville 5-3 = 8.

Queensbury goals-assists: Meredith Montgomery 6-3, Kendra Ballard 6-2, Kaitlyn Barton 5-3, Sarah Johnson 1-0, Kayla Zehr 1-0, Sophia Flewelling 1-0, Lilly Trowbridge 0-1, Ava Roca 0-1, Kendal Kelsey 0-1. TOTALS: 20-11. Goalkeeper saves: Laura Dickerson 4 (25 minutes, 5 goals allowed), Abby Johnson 4 (25 minutes, 3 goals allowed).

Schuylerville goals-assists: Macey Koval 5-0, Anika Buff 2-0, Peyton DeLisle 1-0, Daisy Mehan 0-1, Amanda Pflieger 0-1, Alayna Wian 0-1. TOTALS: 8-3. Goalkeeper stats N/A.

Records: Queensbury 3-0 overall (3-0 Foothills Council), Schuylerville 2-1 (2-1).