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Local Schools on Delay and Closed Due to Threats

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

Area schools are on a two-hour delay, and some have closed due to threats received by the school districts. Hudson Falls and Queensbury are among the schools under a two-hour delay for Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, due to these threats.

According to The Hudson Falls Central School District website, Hudson Falls CSD – along with a number of other local schools – received bomb threats. The Hudson Falls Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were both notified. The validity of this claim is currently being investigated. 

Queensbury Union Free School District notified families via phone message; the message indicated that a threat was received, and that a two-hour delay was in effect.  According to Spectrum 1 News, the listing of schools that are either on delay or are closed include: Argyle, Cambridge, Granville, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Greenwich, Hartford, Hudson Falls, Salem, White Hall, and Queensbury . 

Glens Falls City School District communicated with families via email: “Schools in our area have received emailed bomb threats this morning, Which is causing delayed starts. Glens Falls HAS NOT received any type of threat, as of this time. Our School Resource Officers are conducting walkthroughs of the HS/MS, and additional police presence will be at each elementary building, purely for the precaution and reassurance for the students and staff. As always, please be aware of your surroundings, and if you see something, say something,” the email stated.

We will continue to follow up as this story develops and more information becomes available.

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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 144 | Remembering Bobby Dick [04/04/23]

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

Today, Gary discusses local musicians paying tribute to Bobby Dick–a legend in the area music scene, who passed away last week. Also, The 15th Annual Great Upstate Boat Show, the president of Six Flags Great Escape honored as the state’s Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year, Glens Falls DPW’s open spring pick-up schedule for yard debris, potential plans for a regional morgue in Warren County, and the inaugural Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show coming to Lake George later this month.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Ad Break 1
01:56 – Story 1: The Great Upstate Boat Show
02:56 – Story 2: Tourism Executive of the Year
04:16 – Ad Break 2
04:44 – Story 3: Remembering Bobby Dick
09:04 – Story 4: Glens Falls Spring Open Pick-Up
10:05 – Story 5: Warren County Regional Morgue
12:40 – Story 6: Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show
15:00 – Outro
Stories Cited:
The Great Upstate Boat Show – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/the-great-upstate-boat-show-summer-starts-here/

Tourism Executive of the Year – Post Star
https://poststar.com/business/local/great-escape-president-named-ny-tourism-executive-of-the-year/article_d05b4e6e-ccba-11ed-8865-7b51ba85ada6.html

Remembering Bobby Dick – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/musicians-remember-local-rock-legend-bobby-dick/article_b4195c82-cf67-11ed-8067-ebd5460483a9.html

Glens Falls Spring Open Pick-Up – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/glens-falls-announces-spring-open-pick-up-schedule/

Warren County Regional Morgue – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101831/warren-cos-regional-morgue-initiative-advances/

Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/g-i-joe-actor-headlining-lake-george-convention/

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Warren County Burn Ban in Effect Through May 14th

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

The Warren County Office of Emergency Services is reminding Warren County residents that New York State’s annual spring “burn ban” is in effect until Saturday, May 14th. Spring has been slow to arrive this year thanks to recent snowstorms, but snow has begun to recede and has revealed flammable brush and leaves that can lead to wildfires.

New York State’s ban is put in place each year to lessen the chance of wildfires, and since the annual springtime ban was implemented in 2009, New York State has experienced 46% fewer wildfires annually… But still, New York State DEC Forest Rangers had to extinguish 192 wildfires that burned 1,122 acres in 2020, in addition to the fires that local firefighters battled.

Warren County Fire Coordinator Ralph Bartlett said: “Burning of dead grass, brush, and leaves in the early spring poses a rapid, unexpected fire spread threat due to the combination of lower humidity levels and the higher volume of winds. Rapidly spreading fires can have unwanted consequences by endangering other property, structures, and people.  Please abide by the New York State Burn Ban and keep our firefighters and our communities safe.”

Bartlett urged that those who spot unattended fires call 911 if there appears to be an emergency, or use non-emergency phone numbers to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office (518-743-2500), or NYS DEC (518-897-1303) if the situation does not appear to be an emergency.

New York State regulations ban both open burning and burning in barrels.

Open burning is prohibited year-round in towns with more than 20,000 residents – such as Queensbury – as well as all villages and cities, such as Glens Falls. Smoke contains particulates, known as soot, and gasses, such as carbon monoxide, that are hazardous to health.

When the burn ban is not in effect, residents in towns with a population of under 20,000 may burn tree limbs with attached leaves. The limbs must be less than 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length (also referred to as brush). Burning loose leaves or leaf piles is illegal!

New York State has the following exceptions for open burning:

  • Camp fires or any other outdoor fires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter are allowed.
  • Small cooking fires are allowed.
  • Ceremonial or celebratory bonfires are allowed. Disposal of flags or religious items in a small-sized fire is allowed, if it is not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
  • Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned.
  • Active fires cannot be left unattended, and must be fully extinguished.

Warren County Office of Emergency Services asks that residents follow New York State DEC guidelines for campfire safety, detailed here. Even when the burn ban is not in effect, it is illegal to burn household garbage and leaves under New York State law, as denoted here.

Queensbury Girls Varsity Lax Keeps Winning

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

Queensbury 33, Johnstown 4.

Meredith Montgomery fired home a career-best, seven off a school-record 33 goals as the Queensbury varsity girls lacrosse squad (2-0 overall, 2-0 Foothills Council), defeated visiting Johnstown at Fort Ann’s Golden Goal Sports Park on Friday. The previous standard of 32 goals was set on May 9th, 2018, at Greenwich.

The Spartans took a commanding 21 to 1 lead into halftime, en route to their 101st consecutive Foothills triumph. 

Lilly Trowbridge established new personal-bests with five goals and four assists, while Kendra Ballard, Kaitlyn Barton, Sarah Johnson, and Kendal Kelsey all contributed three goals. Katie Gannon, Ava Roca, and Kayla Zehr each had two goals.

For Johnstown (0-2, 0-2), Molly Sweeney provided all four scores after a five-goal performance on Wednesday versus Greenwich.

Score by halves: Johnstown 1-3 = 4, Queensbury 21-12 = 33.

Queensbury Goals-Assists: Meredith Montgomery 7-1, Lilly Trowbridge 5-4, Kendal Kelsey 3-4, Kaitlyn Barton 3-3, Kendra Ballard 3-2, Sarah Johnson 3-1, Ava Roca 2-2, Kayla Zehr 2-1, Katie Gannon 2-0, Sophia Flewelling 1-2, Maria Conway 1-0, Brianna Zehr 1-0. TOTALS: 33-20. Goalkeeper Saves: Laura Dickerson 0 (25 minutes, 1 goal allowed), Abby Johnson 0 (25 minutes, 3 goals allowed).

Johnstown Goals-Assists: Molly Sweeney 4-0. TOTALS: 4-0. Goalkeeper Saves: N/A

The Great Upstate Boat Show: “Summer Starts Here”

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

On Friday March 31st, 2023, the ARCC opened the Great Upstate Boat Show with a celebratory ribbon cutting. The 75,000 square-foot Adirondack Sport Complex “The Dome” was transformed into a bright and festive boat showroom… The ribbon fell, the crowd cheered, and the 15th annual Great Upstate Boat Show was underway!

This year, The Great Upstate Boat Show ran from March 31st to April 2nd. This event attracts thousands of people to the area each year, and showcases the latest innovations in the boating industry at a time of year when dealer inventory is at its highest. There were over 175 boats on display, and more than 1500 boats available through dealers. Live seminars added to the festivities, as locals and tourists alike wandered the turf fields turned boat showroom. The three featured seminars focused on boat maintenance, safety, and water sports training. 

Doug and Terri Miller, the owners of “The Dome” as it is fondly known, work tirelessly on all events that they host there. “We started work on Monday. Every piece of sporting equipment had to be taken out and stored,” Terri said. “But, this should be a good weekend. Some years it’s been brutally cold and others it’s been too nice and people have wanted to spend time outside. But this year the weather should be mild enough that a lot of people will come,” she said.

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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 143 | “Swatting” Scares [04/03/23]

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

Today, Gary discusses several “swatting” calls made to schools around the region last week. Also, the Adirondack Tabletop Day convention, Lake George Mayor Blais honored by the Disabled American Veterans Department of New York, a new joint project between Habitat for Humanity and WAIT House, and Glens Falls Wing Fest set for the end of this month.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:37 – Ad Break 1
01:56 – Story 1: Adirondack Tabletop Day
04:59 – Story 2: Mayor Blais Honored by Disabled Veterans
06:18 – Ad Break 2
06:42 – Story 3: “Swatting” Incidents
10:13 – Story 4: Habitat & WAIT House Joint Project
13:20 – Story 5: Glens Falls Wing Fest
15:06 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Adirondack Tabletop Day – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/get-your-game-on-glens-falls-hosts-adirondack-tabletop-day-even/article_7e20b078-d0a5-11ed-a4b0-2bacc0b81c80.html

Mayor Blais Honored by Disabled Veterans – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/disabled-american-veterans-honor-lake-george-mayor-bob-blais/article_dbd8819e-ce4a-11ed-9f5b-939abb670772.html

“Swatting” Incidents – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101945/state-fbi-investigate-dozens-of-swatting-incidents/

Habitat & WAIT House Joint Project – Glens Falls Chronicle
https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/habitat-wait-house-to-debut-joint-project-10-affordable-apts-on-lawrence-st/

Glens Falls Wing Fest – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/wing-fest-returns-to-downtown-glens-falls/

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U-Drive, U-Text, U-Pay

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

This week, The Warren County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the U-Drive, U-Text, U-Pay traffic safety initiative. In association with the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the Sheriff’s Office will be working to reduce the number of property damage and personal injury motor vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving.

The Sheriff’s Office will be sending out dedicated high visibility traffic patrols Monday, April 3rd through Monday, April 10th focusing on the education and enforcement of distracted driving.

Distracted driving has become one of the leading contributing factors among motor vehicle crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019 alone, 3,142 people were killed and an estimated 424,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.

Property Transactions: Mar. 27 – Apr. 2, 2023

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

CHESTER

Craig & Tamie Carlson sold property at 10 Vanguilder Rd to Brian & Emily Patterson for $849,900

DRESDEN

Brandon & Brian Winne sold property at 1 Blue Goose Rd to Peter & Nancy Mehalik for $70,000

EASTON

Marissa Gordon & Cori Winch sold property at 551 County Route 54 to John Lancour & Hannah Svec for $250,000

Lisa A. Smith sold property at 2568 Valley Falls Rd to Erich & Julie Borden for $300,000

FORT ANN

Robert & Jeremy Deshaw sold property at 5213 Pillar Way to Kevin Colangelo for $138,000

FORT EDWARD

Shaun Condon sold property at 10 Cooper St to 10 Cooper, LLC for $22,000

GLENS FALLS

Wilmot Real Estate Holdings, LLC sold property at 17 Wilmot St to Lauren Blassingame for $201,000

Realcosmos, LLC sold property at 16 Dix Ave to JC Maple Properties, LLC for $220,000

GRANVILLE

Robin H. Chapelle-Golston sold property at 65 Dayton Hill Rd to Michael Rossi for $165,000

GREENWICH

Thomas E. Harrington, Jr. sold property at 85 Fiddlers Elbow Rd to Laci L. Sullivan for $121,900

KINGSBURY

Brian & Moriah Mathis sold property at 46 Quarry Crossing St to Damian & Brandon Van Arnum for $190,000

WARRENSBURG

Lawrence D. Rounds, Jr. sold property at 2111 Schroon River Rd to Daniel R. Armstrong for $220,000

WHITE CREEK

Angelo Schittone sold property at 306 Turnpike Rd to A.R.P. Property Development for $51,000

WHITEHALL

Errol & Tara Smith sold property at 156 N Williams St to Rehmlocke, LLC for $33,000

Alex Garrido & Donna Lopez sold property at 1-21 Mountain St to George Bruso, Jr. for $48,000

March 2023 DBA Filings

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Business, Featured, Local Leads.

WARREN COUNTY

True North Plumbing – Benjamin J. Olszewski, 235 Dickinson Hill Rd, Diamond Point, NY 12824

Found Bridge – Diana Palmer, 33 Glen St, Suite 200-D, Glens Falls, NY 12801

Pierson Well Pump Service and Excavation – Cody Pierson, 16 Ryan Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804

Boofrikityhoo – Joseph Dell, 3328 Route 9N, Apt 1, Lake George, NY 12845

Adirondack Finish – Andrew Coulter, 1699 Jersey St, Essex, NY 12936

Corey’s Tree Removal – Corey & Gracie Bennett, 662 State Route 28N, North Creek, NY 12853

NY Nail Spa – Zou Wen Jun, 324 Quaker Rd, Suite 3, Queensbury, NY 12804

Sophie’s CBD – Julie Garcia, 3873 Main St, Warrensburg, NY 12885

Pretty Useful Things – Rebecca A. Little, 5 Pioneer Pt, Queensbury, NY 12804

Faerie Quiltmum – Wendy K. Scott, 71 Lawrence St, Studio 217, Glens Falls, NY 12801

Guardian Property Management – Andrea Lucynski, 6 Centennial Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804

Plan B Real Estate Solutions – Steven Jordon, 8 Glenwood Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804

Inside Out Marketing Group – Alyson Popa, 194 Middle Rd, Lake George, NY 12845

Bell Motorsports – Edward Bell, 16 Patton Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804

High Ledg Works – Edward Bell, 16 Patton Dr, Queensbury, NY 12804

Aspen Ridge Consulting – Anthony Bruno, 11 Aspen Rdg, Queensbury, NY 12804

Adirondack Golf Vacations – Eric McCauliffe, 93 Olmstedville Rd, Pottersville, NY 12860

PR Paradise – Ayden James Rushia, 21 Meadowlark Ln, Warrensburg, NY 12885

Local Electric – Paul Levesque, 2883 Schroon River Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Hoofbeat Hill – John & Theresa McKittrick, 109 North Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827

Alden Property Management – John L. Alden, Jr., 110 Pleasant Valley Rd, Argyle, NY 12809

Alden Excavation – John L. Alden, Jr., 110 Pleasant Valley Rd, Argyle, NY 12809

Cambridge Antiques Center – Richard G. Bump, 30 West Main St, Cambridge, NY 12816

NY Bag Taxi – Jerry Ross, 15 Needhamville Ln, Fort Ann, NY 12827

Damian Dingman – 209A Deer Run Dr, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Matt of All Trades Handyman Service & Woodcrafts – Matthew J. Parker, 428 Blind Buck Rd, Salem, NY 12865

Tiger’s Entertainment and More – Leroy Degroat, 25 North St Apt A, Granville, NY 12832

Lee’s Entertainment and More – Leroy Degroat, 25 North St Apt A, Granville, NY 12832

Norse Property Management – Jason Ronald Winters, 7 King St, Fort Edward, NY 12828

J.D. Enterprises – Jeanette Miclette, 39 Ives Hill Rd, Valley Falls, NY 12185

Autumn Ray Apiaries – Peter & Laura Norwich, and Raymond Rogers, 139 Windy Hill Rd, Greenwich, NY 12834

Under Pressure – Luke R. Shattuck, 305 Queens Dr, Apt C, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Humble Roots Marketing – Robert Johnsen, 5442 Firehouse Way, Fort Ann, NY 12827

Elihu Farm – Mary T. Pratt, 654 Beadle Hill Rd, Valley Falls, NY 12185

Fort Ann Super Stop’s Big Kahuna – Shannon O’Brien, 11300 State Route 149, Fort Ann, NY 12827

JP Property Maintenance – Jason Mingo, 230 Green Barn Rd, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Greene The Cleanout Specialists – Raymond T. Greene III, 59 Williams St, Whitehall, NY 12887

Forged Tattoos and Piercings – Nickolas Mancuso, 258 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Chase It Trucking – George Knapp, 78 Casey Rd, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

A.A.A. Finishing – Adam Ashline, 4 Main St, Apt 4, Whitehall, NY 12887

DP Enterprises – Darren Pemrick, 42 Washington St, Greenwich, NY 12834

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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 142 | Saratoga Shooting Charges [03/31/23]

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

Today, Gary discusses charges in a Saratoga Springs shooting incident last fall. Also, the Queensbury girls lacrosse team’s season-opening victory over Glens Falls, construction to begin on the Northway Exit 24 overpass, Hudson Crossing Park seeking candidates for the 2023 Seedling Award, a former Glens Falls business owner opens a new diner in Albany, and a event on the history of The Sagamore Hotel and Great Camp Sagamore.
Content:
00:00 – Intro
00:46 – Ad Break 1
02:04 – Story 1: Queensbury Girls Lacrosse Season Opener
03:11 – Story 2: Northway Exit 24 Bridge Construction
05:28 – Ad Break 2
05:53 – Story 3: Saratoga Shooting Charges
10:59 – Story 4: Hudson Crossing Park Seeks Award Candidates
12:10 – Story 5: Bitchin’ Donuts
13:08 – Story 6: A Tale of Two Sagamores
14:35 – Outro
Stories Cited:
Queensbury Girls Lacrosse Season Opener – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/queensbury-girls-lax-takes-on-glens-falls-for-season-opener/

Northway Exit 24 Bridge Construction – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101910/dot-details-bridge-replacement-over-northway-in-warren-co/

Saratoga Shooting Charges, Part 1 – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/glens-falls-man-shot-by-saratoga-springs-police-indicted-on-attempted-murder-assault-counts/article_55c8044c-cd70-11ed-af4f-f3aed543c744.html

Saratoga Shooting Charges, Part 2 – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/three-utica-men-face-misdemeanor-assault-charges-in-saratoga-springs-incident/article_17d76fc0-ce5f-11ed-8ff2-9f0ae6052633.html

Hudson Crossing Park Seeks Award Candidates – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hudson-crossing-park-seeks-award-candidates/

Bitchin’ Donuts – Post Star
https://poststar.com/business/local/former-glens-falls-restaurant-owner-opens-bitchin-donuts-in-albany/article_c5eda9fa-c912-11ed-a8f0-8b28f37130a0.html

A Tale of Two Sagamores – Lake George Mirror
https://www.lakegeorgemirror.com/a-tale-of-two-sagamores-free-bolton-event-april-7/

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