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Queensbury and Shen Duel on the Ice

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 15, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Queensbury, 4, Shen, 2!

Queensbury got out to an early lead at the Glens Falls Recreation Center on Wednesday night, with the First Varsity Goal by Oliver Coughlan. His goal came at the 14:01 mark, and was assisted by Michael Deutsch & Ethan Kelsey. Shen tied the game up on a power play goal with 8:12 remaining in the 1st period, scored by Freddy Hick & assisted by Thomas Hall & Andrew Thornton.

Queensbury went ahead 2-1 on a power play with 3:49 remaining in the second period when Tanner Fearman found the net, assisted by Ryan & Ogden. This was the only goal scored in the second period of play.

Hicks, Hall & Thornton did it again for Shen, and tied the score 2-2 with 13:46 to go in the third period; however, Shen could not hold off the offensive efforts of Ethan Kelsey, who scored off a pass from Quinn Thesis with 10:22 remaining in the 3rd period, which put Queensbury up 3-2. Then, with 1:32 remaining in the contest, Mack Ryan scored an unassisted goal, and Queensbury won the day 4 to 2 over Shen.

The Shen goalie Mason Snider played 51 minutes, had 25 saves, & allowed 4 goals (.862).

The Queensbury Goalie Jacob Fanciullo played 51 minutes, had 26 saves, & allowed 2 goals (.929).

On Saturday, December 17th, Queensbury will face Ogdensburg Free Academy. On Sunday, December 18, Queensbury will face Salmon River; both of these games will be in Salmon River.

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 66: Moriah Shock | 12/15/22

Written by Gary Scott on December 15, 2022. Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

Today, Gary discusses new proposals for the former Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility. Also, the City of Glens Falls prepares to enter “Full Winter Mode,” Warren County names a new temporary tourism director, a Glens Falls high school athlete honored as Goalkeeper of the Year, and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a local phone scam.

00:04 – Intro
00:37 – Ad Break 1
01:42 – Story 1: Glens Falls Enters “Full Winter Mode”
03:27 – Story 2: Warren County Names Temporary Tourism Director
04:26 – Ad Break 2
04:51 – Story 3: Moriah Shock Proposals
08:41 – Story 4: Ayden Grieve, Goalkeeper of the Year
09:56 – Story 5: Phone Scammer Warning
10:50 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Glens Falls Enters “Full Winter Mode” – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-ready-to-go-full-winter-mode/

Warren County Names Temporary Tourism Director – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/warren-county-names-temporary-leader-for-tourism/article_ca1c8cd6-7b14-11ed-88a0-b713244cc576.html

Moriah Shock Proposals – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100410/local-leaders-urge-prison-reuse-with-innovative-ideas/

Ayden Grieve, Goalkeeper of the Year – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/glens-falls-ayden-grieve-goalkeeper-of-the-year/

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Glens Falls’ Ayden Grieve: Goalkeeper of the Year

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 14, 2022. Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Glens Falls Goalkeeper Ayden Grieve was named Goalkeeper of the Year in Class B at the Section II boys soccer banquet. He was also named to the all-state fourth team in the small schools division. Grieve has played on the Glens Falls High School Varsity Team for 3 years; during his freshman season, he was the starting fullback and back up goalkeeper, and throughout his Sophomore season, Ayden took over as the fulltime goalkeeper. Through that season, he recorded 111 saves and allowed 32 goals. During this past season as a junior Ayden was named team captain, and was instrumental in the team’s success – by the end of the season, Ayden had allowed only 14 goals. The Glens Falls 11-5-2 record helps to reflect Ayden’s contribution… This is an impressive improvement from the previous year, when the team was 4-13-1.

Ayden has been a goalkeeper since he was 8 years old, and in addition to playing with the Glens Falls Boys Varsity Team, Ayden also plays club soccer with FC Dutchmen Premier.

Athletic Director Shane Jones said: “We are very proud of Ayden for his accomplishments. He is a very talented multi-sport athlete, as he recently just came in 2nd place in our Mat Mania Wrestling Tournament this past weekend.”

The Glens Falls Inn Provides Cozy Character and Downtown Convenience

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 14, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Downtown, Featured, Local Leads.

Nestled on Sherman Avenue in Glens Falls is a 19-century Victorian home, which has been converted into The Glens Falls Inn. The Glens Falls Inn provides a unique guest experience, with old-world charm in harmony with updated amenities. The house has high ceilings, original molding, hardwood floors, and pocket doors.

There are a variety of bookings that are available to guests: booking the entire home gives guests six suites that each have private bathrooms, and use of the kitchen, living room, and dining room is included for this booking.

Guests who book an individual room, will have shared access to the sitting parlor, living room, dining room, and wrap around front porch; however, cooking and laundry will not be available. The laundry room is available for guests who book for seven days or more. This service will be at an additional cost and will need to be requested prior to the booking.

The Glens Falls Inn also features a 3rd floor apartment known as the ‘Top of the Inn” or Inn-Keepers’ Quarters. This unique space offers one bedroom, a gas fireplace, a kitchen, a full bath, and laundry. This special, separate unit is only sometimes available for reservations. The first floor is handicapped accessible, and there is a handicap accessible bedroom on the first floor as well.

Michelle Jones – Owner and Innkeeper – took ownership of the Inn in 2018. Since then, Michelle has been working to bring back the charm and character of this historical structure, as it’s a great place for family reunions, and small weddings. Michelle makes it a point to meet guests, help them feel at home, and give some helpful hints.

When the entire house is booked, Michelle is available via cell phone, and is usually 20 to 30 minutes away if guests are in need of any assistance. Michelle was born and raised in Glens Falls, and carried on the tradition by raising her own family there. Michelle said via The Glens Falls Inn website: “I have spent my life believing that life is what you make it and the people you encounter may enrich you for a moment or a lifetime. Through the Inn, I am blessed with the opportunity to meet people from all over and to provide a place for them to rest, grab a warm cup of coffee, relax and to meet other travelers.”

For more information, please visit glensfallsinn.net

City of Glens Falls Halts 2 Bus Routes Due to Shortage of Bus Drivers

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 14, 2022. Posted in Community, Downtown, Featured, Local Leads, Workforce.

Effective December 16, 2022, Greater Glens Falls Transit (GGFT) will be suspending specific bus routes due to a shortage of bus drivers: the routes that will be affected are Route 4, and Route 11 & 12. These changes will affect weekday routes.

The Route 4 line currently leaves Glens Falls and travels to Hudson Falls and Fort Edward, along Quaker Road and Boulevard. This route leaves Ridge Street in Downtown Glens Falls at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, & 2:30 PM. This route is being suspended.

Route 11 & 12 will also be suspended. This bus route currently travels to Upper Glen Street from Ridge Street in Downtown Glens Falls, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, & 3:30 PM.

Due to these routes being suspended, the GGFT has modified Route 19: at 9:30 & 10:30, that route will be rerouted to use Glen Street instead of Bay Street and Quaker Road. These routes will service Walmart on Upper Glen Street, and the Montcalm Apartments.

The service changes will be in effect until further notice, and GGFT has alerted the other municipalities that will be affected by these changes.

The GGFT began operation in 1984 and is estimated to transport over 320,000 riders annually. Routes are operated Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 9:45 PM, & Saturdays 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 65: Glens Falls Bus Driver Shortage | 12/14/22

Written by Gary Scott on December 14, 2022. Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

Today, Gary discusses a shortage of bus drivers in Glens Falls, resulting in some alterations to the city’s bus routes. Also, SUNY Adirondack announces four new members to its Board of Trustees, Richard Schermerhorn plans a new housing development in Lake George, and New York State Police prepare to crack down on impaired driving through the holiday season.

00:02 – Intro
00:34 – Ad Break 1
01:42 – Story 1: New Members of SUNY ADK Board of Trustees
03:27 – Story 2: Schermerhorn Plans New Housing Development
04:24 – Ad Break 2
04:48 – Story 3: Glens Falls Bus Driver Shortage
06:00 – Story 4: NY State Police Impaired Driving Enforcement
07:28 – Outro

Stories Cited:
New Members of SUNY ADK Board of Trustees – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/suny-adirondack-welcomes-new-voices-to-its-board/

Schermerhorn Plans New Housing Development – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/schermerhorn-eyes-another-lake-george-area-for-new-construction/article_a912eff6-7af8-11ed-9278-dfe622aa0b0a.html

Glens Falls Bus Driver Shortage – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/driver-shortages-result-in-changes-to-some-ggft-bus-routes/article_5e804e98-7b2f-11ed-a079-e741573a9206.html

NY State Police Impaired Driving Enforcement – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/crime/state-police-look-to-crack-down-on-impaired-driving-this-holiday-season/

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Completed Renovation of the Hudson Headwaters Broad Street Location

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 13, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads.

Hudson Headwaters on Broad Street completed their extensive renovations in November of 2022. The Broad Street facility offers urgent care services seven days a week, with no appointment needed. This facility focuses on health concerns that arise suddenly, but are not life threatening. There are laboratory services and x-ray services on-site. Patti Hammond – executive vice president and COO – said via the Hudson Headwaters Website: “These enhancements further our mission to provide accessible, high quality health care for everyone, regardless of income or insurance, while also contributing to Glens Falls’ wider revitalization efforts.”

These renovations included an expanded waiting room with updated lighting and new artwork. The urgent care exam rooms have also been updated, and the triage area has been redesigned so that nursing staff can more efficiently assess what the patients need.

Externally, the center has been updated with new windows. signage, lighting, paint, and landscaping. The external stairs and wheelchair ramp were rebuilt, a new roof was put on the facility, and the parking lot was remodeled.

This work took about a year to complete, and a $1.5-million grant secured by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik helped to offset the cost of the construction, expansion and renovation. Located at 100 Broad Street, this high traffic location is next to a Stewart’s Shop, which was under construction during the same period of time. For more information, visit hhhn.org

Glens Falls Board of Education Meeting for Monday December 12, 2022

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 13, 2022. Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Local Leads.

The Board of Education of the City of Glens Falls met on Monday December 12, at 7:00 PM. The Board represents the interests of five schools – including three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Items on the agenda for the meeting included:

Approve discarding obsolete/damaged library books from Kensington Road Elementary School, Big Cross Elementary School, Jackson Heights Elementary School and The Glens Falls Middle School.

Approve the indoor track meet at Springfield College in Massachusetts on January 8, 2023. Approve the memorandum of Agreement with CSEA. Approve disposing of GE washer & dryer from the Middle School.
Accept the Bid Report for Phase 1 of the Construction Project, and award contracts to the following bidders:
- Gallo Construction corp.- General Construction (Total Contracted Amount: $1,177,000.00)
- RF Gordon Mechanical, LLC-Mechanical/ Plumbing Construction (Total Contracted Amount: $148,650.00)
- Harold R. Clune, Inc.-Electrical Construction (Total Contracted Amount: $99,800.00)
- Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN)# 201901-01(Field Turf USA) (Total Contracted Amount: $842,811.17)
- Key Purchasing Network (KPN) #201901-01 Misco Sports Lighting LLC (Total Contracted Amount: $646,037.00)
- Total of Prime Contracts: $1,425,450.00
- Total of KPN Contracts: $1,488,848.17
- Total All Contracts: $2,914,298.17

Approve the resolution dates December 12, 2022, regarding Advocacy Priorities for the 2023 legislative session.
Approve excessing computer equipment.
Approve increasing the .5 FTE Physical Education Teaching Position to .6 FTE
Approve the following production teams for the High School Theatre Ensemble:
- Music Director – Meredith Reed
- Costume Design – Pam Granger
- Choreographer – Jillian Granger
- Set Construction – John Dingman
- Sound – Chuck Vasgonian
- Scenic Design – Katie Hjelmar
- Lighting Design – Theo Dehaan

The role of this board is to develop the policies through which the Superintendent administers the educational programs, students and staff. It is the philosophy of the board that the schools are the responsibility of the entire community, so The Board of Education would like community members to take an active role in the development of the schools.

The board is made up of nine members, who are elected by qualified voters in the district during the annual school budget vote in May, and serve for 5-year terms without pay.

Any candidate that is interested in running for the Board of Education can pick up a nomination petition at the District Office in mid-March: the Petition requires 100 valid signatures of district residents in order to have their name placed on the ballot. The petitions must be returned to the Board Clerk in mid-April.

Current Board of Education Members for 2022-2023:

Timothy Graham, President
Matthew Levin, Vice President
Jeremy Deason
Kelly Culliton
Cate Fitzgerald
Laura Kennedy
Karin Maurer
Randy Rath
Jason Rivers

The Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month, at 7:00 PM at the District Office. If school is not in session, the meeting dates are moved to the week prior to or the week after. The Board’s Curriculum Committee generally meets in conjunction with the board meetings; for more information, please visit gfsd.org

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 64: “Spirits in the Trees” | 12/13/22

Written by Gary Scott on December 13, 2022. Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

Today, Gary discusses the Kiwanis Club “Spirits in the Trees” opening ceremony. Also, LEAP unveils their first community giving box, the Toys for Tots convoy makes a stop in Fort Edward, and Anthony Nunziata scheduled to perform a special Christmas show this weekend.

00:02 – Intro
00:32 – Ad Break 1
01:32 – Story 1: LEAP Community Giving Box
02:21 – Story 2: Toys for Tots in Fort Edward
04:41 – Ad Break 2
05:04 – Story 3: “Spirits in the Trees”
07:03 – Story 4: “Anthony Nunziata: The Italian Broadway Christmas Show”
08:57 – Outro

Stories Cited:
LEAP Community Giving Box – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/leap-unveils-first-community-giving-box/

Toys for Tots in Fort Edward – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/toys-for-tots-convoy-brings-toys-and-treats-in-fort-edward-stop/article_15ae3264-799c-11ed-bbac-e3848980f86f.html

“Spirits in the Trees” – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/kiwanis-club-of-glens-falls-spirits-in-the-trees-opening-ceremony/
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“Anthony Nunziata: The Italian Broadway Christmas Show” – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/italian-christmas-show-coming-back-to-glens-falls/

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ARCC Sponsored Ribbon Cutting For Much-Anticipated Park & Elm Restaurant

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 12, 2022. Posted in ARCC Spotlight, Business, Community, Featured, Food, Local Leads.

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce presented a festive ribbon cutting to kick off the long awaited grand opening of the Park & Elm Restaurant on Friday, sponsored by M&M digital printing. A sizable crowd of community members attended the ribbon cutting to show their support for the newest endeavor by Glens Falls’ favorite mother and son entrepreneurs, Elizabeth & Ben Miller.

Prior to the ribbon cutting, people wandered the isles of the already popular Park & Elm Market & Deli. Conversations about already beloved “must-try” menu items filled the space. Both Ben & Elizabeth Miller kindly greeted guests, and cheers rang out as the ribbon fell.

Ben Miller then welcomed everyone in attendance to enjoy a drink at the bar prior to the first seating. Amongst the attendees was Andrea Harwood, the Director of Development and Site Acquisition for Habitat for Humanity: she said, “Elizabeth and Ben Miller are pillars of this community. We are fortunate to have innovators like them in our downtown corner.”

The bar area was large enough to comfortably accommodate the crowd. Everyone clearly enjoyed the architectural features of the industrial chic decor – decorative wooden tables set with simple yet elegant place settings accented the long teal banquet, which lined the wall that separated the bar from the dining room. The bar area was lined with high top tables, and the barstools were cushioned and had decorative backs. The decor was pulled together with exposed brick walls and a tin ceiling.

The Park & Elm menu will be executed by Executive Chef Matthew J. Delos; Delos and his staff moved across the street from Doc’s Restaurant, and will continue to feature the locally-sourced ingredients that his creative dishes are known for.

Park & Elm will be open Wednesday through Saturday, from 5:00 PM until close; the attached Market & Deli will operate Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. For more information, please visit https://www.parkandelm.com/