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Queensbury Walmart Shooting Suspect Pleads “Not Guilty”

Written by Kate Haggerty on December 1, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads.

On Sunday, November 27th, Warren County Sheriff’s and State Police responded to a shooting incident in the parking lot of the Walmart on Route 9 in Queensbury. The police say that an aggressive driving incident occurred in the area of Northway Plaza.

Adrian Simental, 33, faces multiple charges. His vehicle followed the victim’s vehicle into the Walmart parking lot. At this time, a verbal and physical altercation occurred; Simental allegedly fired a handgun that hit the victim in the hip, and then fled the scene. The victim was treated at Glens Falls Hospital and Albany Medical Center.

Simental of California has been charged with attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon. In Court today, he pleaded “not guilty” to all charges.

Court documents show that Simental and the victim got into a fight. The fight led to Simental pulling out a handgun and allegedly shooting the victim in the hip. The Deputies were able to identify the car used by the suspect and found him at a Moreau home; police then executed a search warrant and arrested Simental. He is being held on $200,000 cash bail or $600,000 bond in the Warren County Jail. The judge granted an order of protection for the victim, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, December 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM.

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 56: Champlain Hudson Power Express | 12/01/22

Written by Gary Scott on December 1, 2022. Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

December is here, and to kick off 2022’s final month, Gary discusses the beginning of construction on the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line. There’s also been an update in the shooting incident in the parking lot of Queensbury’s Walmart, with one man arrested and charged. The former superintendent of the New York State Police has been hired at the Warren County Public Defender’s Office, while Queensbury At-Large Supervisor Rachel Seeber has resigned from her position with the County. Finally, a Schenectady teen hiker was rescued after getting lost on an Adirondack High Peak.

00:02 – Intro
00:45 – Ad Break 1
01:58 – Story 1: Queensbury Walmart Shooting UPDATE
03:49 – Story 2: Former NYSP Superintendent Hired by Warren County
05:10 – Ad Break 2
05:35 – Story 3: Champlain Hudson Power Express Construction
08:14 – Story 4: Rachel Seeber Resigns from Warren County
09:32- Story 5: Teen Rescued from ADK High Peak
10:57 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Queensbury Walmart Shooting UPDATE – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/man-arrested-in-connection-with-queensbury-walmart-shooting/

Former NYSP Superintendent Hired by Warren County – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/warren-county-hires-ex-nysp-superintendent-as-public-defender/

Champlain Hudson Power Express Construction – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100230/champlain-hudson-power-express-construction-begins/

Rachel Seeber Resigns from Warren County – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/rachel-seeber-queensbury-at-large-supervisor-resigns/

Teen Rescued from ADK High Peak – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/essex-county-news/schenectady-teen-gets-lost-on-adirondack-high-peak/

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Man Arrested in Connection with Queensbury Walmart Shooting

Written by Staff Report on November 30, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, News.

Photo Courtesy of Warren County Sheriff’s Office

A man has been arrested in connection with the Nov. 27 shooting in the parking lot of the Walmart on Route 9 in Queensbury. According to a press release, The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old Adrian Simental of Moreau on the evening of Nov. 29.

Simental has been charged with felony counts of attempted first-degree assault and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the incident.

He is accused of firing a handgun at a 52-year-old New York City man after an aggressive driving encounter that occurred between Simental and the victim moments earlier on Route 9. The investigation determined the encounter had occurred near Northway Plaza, and that Simental’s vehicle followed the victim’s vehicle into the Walmart parking lot, where a verbal and physical confrontation ensued. Simental is accused of firing a handgun during the confrontation and hitting the victim in the lower abdomen.

The victim was treated at Glens Falls Hospital and Albany Medical Center, and has since been released. His injuries are not considered life-threatening. Simental fled the scene after the shooting, and was located after an investigation involving members of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, and New York State Police.

Simental was arraigned on Nov. 30 in Warren County CAP Court and remanded to Warren County Jail for lack of $200,000 cash bail or $600,000 bail bond. He is due back in Queensbury Town Court on Monday, Dec. 5.

Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr thanked all of the agencies and members of the public who assisted the Sheriff’s Office in their investigation and worked diligently to locate Simental. He said, “We strongly encourage everyone to avoid confrontations when faced with aggressive driving encounters and we ask the public to seek assistance from law enforcement when confronted by a ‘road rage’ incident, rather than attempting to resolve these matters themselves.”

Rachel Seeber, Queensbury at-Large Supervisor, Resigns

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 30, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads.

The day before Thanksgiving, Rachel Seeber – the Queensbury At-Large Supervisor – announced her resignation, which will be effective January 2023. Seeber hopes that the two-month notice will give the town board time to fill the position.

Seeber said, “I am, of course, hopeful that given the two months of notice to our community regarding the anticipated filing of my resignation in the next several weeks, that the Town Board will actively seek a representative to appoint to the position effective late January to ensure that Queensbury will continue to have full representation on the county board.”

Seeber has been a vocal advocate for change of the legislative format: “We are one of about a dozen left in the state, and frankly, our at-large reps are elected in Queensbury are incredibly rare to see. I think it makes it difficult for the candidates, and frankly, it can be confusing and frustrating for the voters and constituents. That being said, it is the system that we have to work within at this time, and anyone interested in being appointed to my unexpired term – about 11 months – would send a letter of interest to the council members for Queensbury,” Seeber noted.

The Queensbury At-Large Supervisor serves two-year terms on the county board. This board oversees the county government services such as the Department of Social services, county Department of Public Works, Sheriff’s office, and county Clerk’s office as well as others. With Queensbury having the highest population in the county, the town’s representatives have the highest weighted vote count on the Board of Supervisors.

In 2021, Seeber was elected as the Warren County Board of Supervisors’ first chairwoman, but only served one year. At the time, Seeber was completing her doctorate, and stepped down to focus on completing her degree.

“It’s time for me to refocus on my family and my professional career full time. Politics is not my career, and you will never hear me say that it is. I believe our government should be by the people and for the people – with this in mind, and having proudly earned my doctorate just a few short months ago, it is now time to focus on teaching college full-time as the spring semester for 2023 approaches,” Seeber reportedly said.

Seeber also announced her resignation on various social media accounts; she first ran for office in 2013, and her resignation will be effective January 23, 2023 – her current term would have ended on December 31, 2023.

North Country Subaru Donates to Jackson Heights Elementary School

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 30, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Local Leads.

North Country Subaru has once again shown its support for the Jackson Heights Elementary School. Fifteen teachers were awarded $500 each to purchase items for their classrooms; these items range from reading cards, to organization bins, to white boards. These generous donations were part of the North Country Subaru “Learning Love” event. Kindergarten teacher Christy Sphur said, “We were also able to get craft supplies and other learning tools that have enhanced math and ELA instruction.”

The structure of the donation allowed individual teachers to get material that was needed for specific grade levels. Liz Gross – a third grade teacher – was able to use the donation for multiplication and division tiles. These tiles help students practice their math more effectively. “The tiles are stackable and kids love calling out the answers,” she said.

The funding was also used for letter-building kits, climbing steps, and new magnetic boards. The Jackson Heights Elementary School was very thankful for the continued support of the children’s education.

Adirondack Safari Has All of Your “Glamping” Needs Covered

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 30, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Featured, Local Leads.

Andrew Percetti – owner of Adirondack Safari – has a vision and expertise in the field of the Adirondack experience that keeps people coming back. He understands that the enjoyment of camping can be enhanced with modern comforts: The concept of “Glamping” is just that: a combination of camping, and luxury. To that effect, Adirondack Safari offers a camping experience with all the comforts of home… So, instead of the traditional “roughing it”, there is now an option to maintain comfort, while still enjoying the outdoors.

Adirondack Safari offers an upscale glamping experience. Fully furnished tents are provided – there are mattresses for comfortable sleeping, rugs, bedside tables, fan, a power strip, a fire pit, zero gravity chairs, a charcoal grill, and a picnic table with a canopy; all along the banks of the beautiful Schroon River.

A new addition to the 2023 Glamping season at Adirondack Safari will be themed tents; Adirondack Safari can take you any place you want to go with their destination-styled tented abodes, which include:

The island-themed tent creates ambiance and comfort with a fun and beachy decor.

The India-themed tent has vibrant colors and exotic decor.

For a true feeling of the Adirondacks, the Adirondack-themed tent compliments the Adirondack experience with appropriate furnishings.

The Native-American-themed tent comes with an authentic lean-to instead of the traditional canopy at your site.

The Luxe tent lets you camp like royalty while still in the great outdoors. This package includes luxurious niceties: complimentary Prosecco, two bundles of firewood, and two four hour Kayak rentals.

No matter which tent you choose, after a day on the river or exploring Lake George, a luxurious and relaxing tent will await.

The Adirondack Safari facilities also provide on-site bathrooms and showers, and outdoor sinks for cleaning dishes and cutlery. Everyone has a different expectation and experience with camping; however, Adirondack Safari makes it easy for everyone to enjoy. This type of camping spans generations, and the activities that are offered fit any and all age groups. There are Native-American performances, outdoor movies, bingo, the “silent disco”, river tubing, volleyball, giant Jenga, and rotating live entertainment. The goal of Adirondack Safari is to create an outdoor experience where families and friends can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and each other’s company.

Adirondack Safari checks all of the boxes for fun in the great outdoors; not to mention, being close to all of the amazing attractions in Lake George! Adirondack Safari combines the best glamping experience with the best location for guaranteed summer-time fun.

Adirondack Safari will be open from June 16, 2023, until September 4, 2023. Plan your Safari now! It could make a wonderful holiday gift. Adirondack Safari has 59 Tents available, but they book up quickly: Ensure your summer fun and book now at adirondacksafari.com

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 55: Warren County Job Fair | 11/30/22

Written by Gary Scott on November 30, 2022. Posted in Featured, Media, The Morning Brief.

Today, Gary discusses an upcoming job fair for communities in the northern area of Warren County. Also in the news: a look at The Sunflower Collection at The Shirt Factory, New York State’s recent acquisition of 17 acres around Thirteenth Lake, a new state-of-the-art memory care center coming to Queensbury and the heated igloos at The Queensbury Hotel’s Park 26 restaurant open and available for reservation.

00:02 – Intro
00:38 – Ad Break 1
01:43 – Story 1: Shirt Factory Sunflower Collection
03:58 – Story 2: Thirteenth Lake Acquisition
05:46 – Ad Break 2
06:10 – Story 3: Warren County Job Fair
07:51 – Story 4: Memory Care Center Coming to Queensbury
08:34 – Story 5: Park 26 Igloo Dining
09:39 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Shirt Factory Sunflower Collection – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/the-sunflower-collection-at-the-shirt-factory/

Thirteenth Lake Acquisition – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100208/state-purchases-thirteenth-lake-acreage-from-adk-land-trust/

Warren County Job Fair – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/warren-county-to-sponsor-job-fair-dec-12-in-warrensburg/article_7e300d40-6f4b-11ed-9de7-2767b52d1aad.html

Memory Care Center Coming to Queensbury – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/memory-care-center-to-open-in-queensbury/

Park 26 Igloo Dining – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/park-26-igloos-and-queensbury-hotel-christmas-trees-start-off-the-holiday-season/

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The Sunflower Collection at The Shirt Factory

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Community, Featured, In the Arts, Local Leads.

The Shirt Factory’s 21st Annual Holiday Open House coincided with Small Business Saturday this year. The Shirt Factory is the home of crafters and artisanal small businesses, and vendors filled the hallways with their offerings. Crowds of people enthusiastically wandered the halls of the former industrial building, turned home of the arts community.

Kim and Jim Vasiliou are the owners of The Sunflower Collection, which is located in The Shirt Factory’s Suite 304. The Sunflower Collection is happy to have found a home; founder Kim Vasiliou said about The Shirt Factory, “It’s a great place for small businesses.” The Sunflower Collection is an artisan producer of handcrafted soaps, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, and candles, and Kim has attributed the success of The Sunflower Collection to the help from family and friends: “My sister has been a huge help, and a lot of support (has come) from friends and family” she said.

All of the products are phthalate & paraben free – Parabens are commonly used in cosmetics as a preservative, and Phthalates are a group of chemicals that make plastic more durable. The Sunflower Collection doesn’t use any of that! They use a unique blend of scented essential oils, and butters with sunflower derived vitamin E; the collection also uses natural fruits and botanical extracts. These are high in minerals and vitamins, and help maintain a healthy glowing skin.

“Artisan soap is probably our biggest seller” Kim said. The soap is made with a special blend of oils, including camellia seed oil; this type of oil is very nourishing for the skin. All of the products have unique qualities that customers love: the whipped soaps create a rich and foamy lather, while the sugar scrubs moisturize the skin with a handmade blend of butters and oils, and the body oils that they sell have soft and soothing fragrances.

The Sunflower Collection has also kept the traveler in mind: They sell “Lotion Bars”. These solidified lotions moisturize the skin just like regular lotion, and because they are in a solid form, can’t ever spill in your travel bag… This makes the lotion easy to pack!

And of course, The Sunflower Collection has not forgotten about the four-legged members of the family: They have pet lotions for the paws and noses for your furry friends as well!

For more information, go to www.sunflowercollection.com, or to place an order online, orders@sunflowercollections.com

Pickleball, Anyone?.. Everyone?

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 29, 2022. Posted in Entertainment, Featured, Local Leads, Sports.

Pickleball “mania” has been sweeping the nation for some time now: a sport originally founded by a group of dads looking to entertain their families on a summer afternoon now has legendary athletes like Labron James and Tom Brady owning teams or joining a Pickleball syndicate.

Pickleball has an interesting history: It was devised by Congressman Joel Pritchard and successful businessman Bill Bell. On a Saturday in the summer of 1965, the pair returned to Pritchard’s home to find that their families were sitting around with nothing to do. There was an old badminton court on the property, and the group improvised due to lack of equipment – they started playing with ping pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball. They placed the net at 60 inches, but as the weekend progressed, lowered the net to 36 inches. The following weekend, fellow friend Barney McCallum was introduced to the game. The three created the rules relying heavily on the base of badminton, while remembering that the goal was to have a game the whole family could play together.

Two years later, Joel Prichard constructed the first pickle ball court in his friend Bob O’Brian’s backyard. In 1972, a corporation was created to protect the new sport… And in 1975, the National Observer published an article, introducing Pickleball as America’s newest racquet sport.

In 1984, The United States Amateur Pickleball Association (U.S.A.P.A) was organized to help with the growth and advancement of the sport; their first rule book was published in March of 1984. As of 2015, USAPA has amassed over 10,000 members. Currently, the sport is exploding in popularity: there are nearly 8,500 locations on the USA Pickleball “Places2Play” map.

Some of the popularity of the sport is attributed to its accessibility, and as a result, Pickleball has often been played in community centers, PE classes, YMCA facilities, and retirement communities.

The name itself has gained attention, too: In the Summer of 1965, Joan Pritchard came up with the name in a reference to a rowing term “pickle boat”. A “pickle boat” is when a crew is thrown together to give all rowers an opportunity to compete. Pickleball was named as the reference to using the “leftovers” from tennis, ping pong, badminton and platform tennis… So, if you are looking for a holiday gift for the family or something to do together, think Pickleball! The sport originated with the odds and ends found around the house, has evolved into its own industry. There are now matching paddles, carrying cases and even celebrity Pickleball players! It can be played indoors or outdoors, and is fun for the entire family.

Narcotics Arrest in South Glens Falls

Written by Kate Haggerty on November 29, 2022. Posted in Community, Featured, Local Leads, News.

On November 23, 2022, members of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking. The search warrant was executed by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team, Narcotics Unit, and South Glens Falls Police Department at 42 Ferry Boulevard, in South Glens Falls.

The press release indicated that multiple subjects were located in the residence and were arrested. One of them, Caitllin Pruess, is accused of possessing and selling quantities of crack/cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and crystal methamphetamine throughout Saratoga County. Zachary King, Brandan Pulica, Bobbie Demgerd, Patricia Sexton, Rachel Cenate, and Auriel Dabb were also arrested.

As a result of the investigation and search warrant, scales, packaging material, quantities of fentanyl, crack/cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, heroin, suboxone, oxycodone, and a shotgun were seized. All arrested were arraigned in front of the honorable Judge Hogan, in the Town of Moreau Court; of the seven that were arrested, only two – Rachel Cenate & Brendan Pulica – were held in lieu of bail. The other five were released on their own recognizance, and are due to appear in Moreau Town Court at a later date.