Today, Gary discusses the unexpected resignation of Warren County’s Tourism Director. Also in the news: a local high school student set to join a Division I Women’s Wrestling team, and a new bagel shop coming to South Street in Glens Falls. Finally, Gary gives a rundown on some fun events coming to the area this weekend: a ballet company with two unique performances, School of Rock: The Musical, and the South Glens Falls Holiday Parade.
00:02 – Intro 00:38 – Ad Break 1 01:17 – Story 1: Lake George Student to Join D-I Women’s Wrestling Team 03:10 – Story 2: Glens Falls Bagels 05:14 – Ad Break 2 05:38 – Story 3: Warren County Tourism Director Resigns 08:08 – Story 4: Beatles & Ragtime Ballet 09:52 – Story 5: School of Rock: The Musical 10:56 – Story 6: South Glens Falls Holiday Parade 11:59 – Outro
In collaboration with Adirondack Studios, renderings of Park & Elm were produced and are available for public viewing.
Park Street Hospitality invites you to the Park & Elm open house on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 (7am-9pm) in downtown Glens Falls.
Park & Elm Open House
Developed by Park Street Hospitality, the same team that operates Doc’s Restaurant and The Park Theater, Park & Elm is a multi-concept eatery featuring a gourmet food market, delicatessen and fine dining restaurant located in downtown Glens Falls.
The open house will celebrate the initial stage in launching Park & Elm. The market and delicatessen will be fully open to the public with the restaurant opening date to be announced.
This event will feature samples of house-made products, local goods and more. In addition, tours of the bar and dining room will be available, along with a chance to be among the first customers to sign-up for the exclusive restaurant opening next month.
“The team and I are beyond excited to welcome the community into our new space. Whether you are looking for a date night out on the town, a quick sandwich on your lunch break, or all of the fixings to make a gourmet meal at home, I hope that Park & Elm will offer a little something for everyone.” – Ben Miller (Operations Manager, Park Street Hospitality)
A Metropolitan Market in Hometown, USA
The market and delicatessen will feature farm-to-table ingredients, highlighting local produce and dairy products, a deli counter with artisanal meats and cheeses, house-made breads, charcuterie, baked goods and desserts, as well as imported specialty products from across the globe.
There will be an in-house butcher with a focus on premium meats, such as organic and free-range poultry, certified angus beef, heritage breed pork, sustainably caught seafood and more. In addition, basic grocery necessities will be available for purchase.
Fast-casual breakfast and lunch counter service will be available until 4pm, featuring a variety of breakfast items, deli sandwiches, soups, salads and house-made baked goods. There will be a prepared foods section that will include individual entrées and family-style meals to-go.
A New Era of Fine Dining
Building on the reputation established by Doc’s Restaurant, Park & Elm will continue to elevate its high-quality food and beverage programs. Curated by executive chef, Matthew J. Delos, the restaurant will continue to showcase quality local ingredients, featuring the quintessential dishes that everyone knows and loves, while elevating the dining experience with creative flair and flavor combinations.
Park Street Hospitality’s beverage programs have garnered attention throughout the Capital Region. Park & Elm will provide the ideal environment to elevate these programs through continuous innovation and creativity, including a state of the art wine dispensing and preservation system. The dining room will also feature an expanded cocktail menu curated by lead bartender, Ethan McKee.
Further Information
Park & Elm is located at 19 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801. The market will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 7am – 9pm. The restaurant will be opening mid-December and will mark the completion of Park & Elm.
The Chevalier Ballet Company is a professional ballet touring company that will be performing at The Strand Theater on November 18th and 19th.
On Friday, November 18th at 7:30 PM, the company will present Sara Knight’s original “Beatles Ballet”: this ballet performance will feature Beatles tribute band “Across The Pond”, who will play all your Beatles favorites including A Day in the Life, Eleanor Rigby, Strawberry Fields Forever, I Am a Walrus, Girls, Black Bird, and Something.
The ballet initially premiered in New York City in October of 2018, at Hunter College’s Danny Kaye Theater; The Chevalier Ballet Company first premiered their take on the ballet at The Strand on December 1, 2018.
Next, on Saturday, November 19th at 1:30 PM, the company will present another of Sara Knight’s originals: “Ballet Meets Joplin”. This performance will feature Jonathan Newell playing the music of Scott Joplin; the original “King of Ragtime” who wrote over 40 ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas that took the world by storm in the early 1900s. The ballet features an on-stage piano as its central piece, which the dancers revolve around.
Additionally, the Chevalier Ballet Company was recently granted non-profit status; they perform not only in traditional theatrical settings, but also in outreach settings such as retirement homes, schools, and hospitals.
Tickets for these two performances are $15.00 each, and can be purchased at The Strand Box Office by calling (518) 832-3438, or on location at 210 Main Street, in Hudson Falls, New York. For more information about the show, visit Chevalier!
The environment and humanity’s impact on it has been a hot topic for decades now. Here are some simple tips to reduce your impact on the environment this holiday season and beyond…
Photo: Crandall Pond Crandall Park Glens Falls
One of the things that people look forward to during the holidays is seeing friends and family, but that quality time can potentially be spent with a lower impact on the environment. The key word? Carpooling! With so many people moving about during the holiday season, there can be concerns about traffic; Carpooling effectively reduces the number of cars on the road, to improve your own experience as well as those of other families. Another potential option is public transportation. If you take the time to research the public transportation options that are available during the holiday in your community, you may find it to be a safe and efficient way to travel during the holidays, which also reduces your carbon footprint.
Small substitutions on the holiday menu can also have a positive impact on the environment: adding a vegetarian or vegan option to your usual menu can lower the carbon emissions associated with your food. A great place to get vegetables for the holiday season is a local farmers’ market; this will help support your community, lower your carbon emissions, and make a high quality meal this holiday season. Supporting a local farmers’ market can also add a fun and festive outing with family and friends to your holiday calendar!
If the dessert course is more your speed, consider making a “no-bake” dessert this season; some excellent and delicious options in this category include peanut butter bars, puddings of all sorts, and candied (or caramel) apples!
Plan on controlling your recipe’s output to minimize food waste. If you do have leftovers, store them in a reusable container: try to avoid using single use plastic bags, plastic wrap and tin foil.
Another good option is to remember to lower your thermostat before you leave your house for the holidays. This – in addition to unplugging your devices, turning off lights (or putting them on timers) and making sure your windows are all firmly closed – can not only reduce your environmental impact this season, but lower your electric and heating bills too!
Finally, when stringing up those festive holiday lights, consider using LED bulbs to save energy and reduce emissions. Also, consider using a timer so that the lights are only on when you want them to be.
Whatever your choices this holiday season, keep the environment in mind; you’ll find that your options are just as festive and fun, and can have a positive impact, too!
Doc’s Restaurant – which is currently located in the historic Park Theater – will soon be moving across the street, with their last night of service on Saturday, November 19th. This move is part of a rebranding of Doc’s Restaurant, which will be called “Park & Elm”. At their current location, the kitchen can serve up to 60-65 people and the dining room could hold up to 50 guests; however, due to special events and high demand, Doc’s needed a larger kitchen and more space… When Doc’s would have a special event with 50 people or more, the restaurant would have to close because the original facility could not support both the event and regular dining.
Photo credit: Kate Haggerty
Elizabeth and Ben Miller are the power behind the revitalization of this section of downtown Glens Falls. The mother and son team have invested in this area to fill a void in the community, and so Park & Elm will be a restaurant and specialty market. The specialty market and deli will feature local products as well as craft beer, in addition to specialty meats and cheeses as well as more common grocery items. The Millers crafted this concept with the neighborhood in mind; Glens Falls Hospital is within walking distance of Park & Elm. This creates a built-in customer base of hospital employees and visitors alike!
The market and deli will have an open house on Saturday, November 19th from 7am-9pm; this will also the final night of service across the street at Doc’s. The market and deli will be fully open to the public, with the restaurant’s opening date still to be announced; the move will be conducted over the next few weeks. Gift certificates that were purchased at Doc’s will be honored at the new restaurant.
Photo credit: Kate Haggerty
The executive chef – Matthew J. Delos – will have the same role at Park & Elm. To sum up: Park & Elm will be substantially bigger than Doc’s Restaurant. The dining room will be able to seat 85 guests inside, and 60 additional guests on the patio. For more information, please visit park&elm.com
Today, Gary discusses Lehigh Cement’s plans to close its Glens Falls plant. Also in the news: a local artist releasing his second children’s book, Aldi stores offering a special promotion for the Thanksgiving season, a man arrested for DWI, and The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s Holiday Shop opening this weekend.
00:02 – Intro 00:36 – Ad Break 1 01:16 – Story 1: Glens Falls Artist Releases Children’s Book 02:34 – Story 2: Aldi Stores Offering 2019 Thanksgiving Price Rewind 04:49 – Ad Break 2 05:13 – Story 3: Glens Falls Lehigh Cement Plant 07:20 – Story 4: Northumberland Man Arrested, DWI 08:29 – Story 5: LARAC Holiday Shop 09:16 – Outro
The Glens Falls Farmers Market finished up its outdoor market on October 29, 2022. The indoor market runs on Saturdays from November 5, 2022- April 29, 2023. It is located in the food court area of the Aviation Mall. The indoor farmers market creates a relaxed ambiance with festive music. The food court fades away and the environment is welcoming and jovial.
Vegetables grown by Alleged Farm
The Glens Falls Farmers Market Association has been bringing locally grown, produced and crafted products to communities around Glens Falls since 1976. The Glens Falls Market is a “Producers Only” Market. This means that the people who are selling the goods have also grown or produced these items.
Alleged Farm has a stand at the Farmers Market. Their offerings include eclectic vegetables. Some of these vegetables, like quince, are popular in Europe but can be grown in our local climate. Alleged Farm features asian greens and likes to highlight different flavors and textures.
Alleged Farm is located in Easton, New York. The fields have been farmed since 1788. Stewardship of the land is very important. This stewardship includes sustainable practices. Crop rotation, reduced tillage, and the use of cover crops and compost are tools that are used to maintain healthy soil.
Alleged Farm participates in community supported agriculture known as CSA. Community supported agriculture is a crop sharing system that connects producers with consumers. The consumer subscribes to the farm. This arrangement creates several rewards for both the consumer and the farmer. The advantage for farmers is that they get to start marketing their food before the 16 hour days in the fields begin. They receive payment early in the season which helps with cash flow, and they build relationships with the people that eat their food.
The advantages for consumers is that they are getting ultra fresh food. They are exposed to new vegetables and ways of preparing them. Kids in the family are more open to trying new vegetables if they know the farm that the vegetables came from. Consumers can also feel good about helping to support a local farm.
As the concept of community supported agriculture has taken shape and expanded variations of the idea have been introduced. The “Mix and Match” or “Market Style” CSA have become popular. This allows the consumer to create their own box or bag of veggies. There are sometimes limitations, like only allowing one box of strawberries per family. CSA’s have branched out. Some farmers offer eggs, homemade bread, meat, cheese and flowers.
Sean Murphy works at Alleged Farm
Community supported agriculture is not just a transaction, it is a shared risk model. The consumer pays up front for the entire season and the farmer tries to create an abundant box each week. However, if the harvest is light, the consumer will not be reimbursed. This idea of shared risk helps to create a sense of community. When things go wrong the community commiserates together and when things go well they celebrate together. Thomas Christenfeld is the Alleged Farmer and has CSA shares available. To learn more visit the website Theallegedfarmer, or call (518) 692-9065. You can also visit their farm stand at the Glens Falls Farmers Market.
Aldi is a local favorite around the Glens Falls area. Aldi is known for having low prices and this store knows their shoppers. This year inflation rates have soared. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicated that the inflation rate for food increased 11% in September alone. Shoppers are spending more and getting less. This prompted Aldi to feature a Thanksgiving Rewind to 2019 prices. Items that are often purchased for Thanksgiving will be offered at 2019 prices. Aldi’s Price Rewind will translate to a savings of up to 30% on some Thanksgiving favorites. The Thanksgiving Price Rewind started on November 2, 2022.
Aldi, Queensbury NY
Aldi operates under a no-frills principle. This concept and selling private label items helps Aldi keep its prices down. One of the unique systems that Aldi features is a cart rental system. The shopper rents the shopping cart for a quarter. When they are done with their shopping they return the cart and the quarter is returned. This rental system saves the company labor costs. It eliminates the time and labor to retrieve abandoned shopping carts. Aldi’s popularity has soared and it is on track to be the third largest grocery chain store behind Walmart and Kroger.
Dave Rinaldo is the President of Aldi US. He said in a press release, “Providing amazing products at the absolute lowest prices is what we’ve always done, and we know right now that’s more important than ever. We expect to welcome tens of millions of customers in our stores this Thanksgiving season, and we want them to know they can count on us. So why not attempt that additional side dish this year, or invite over a few more friends or family members? You can rest easy knowing Aldi has your back this Thanksgiving, and beyond.”
The Thanksgiving Price Rewind will be available in US locations nationwide in-store and online between November 2nd – November 29th 2022. Visit aldi.com for more information.
The first snowfall of the year seems like a good opportunity to talk about skiing and snowboarding – a major hobby of mine.
As many of our friends know, our son was in a pretty serious skiing accident last winter. The edge of his ski clipped some ice and he was launched off the trail and into the woods where he hit a tree. Thankfully his leg took the impact and while he had to have surgery and faced a long recovery, we know (and try not to think too much about) how it could have been a lot worse.
As any good son of lawyers, he soon jokingly asked whether he could “sue God for the ice.” Well, aside from shaking his fist, he’s out of luck.
But, sometimes, someone can be held liable for a skiing accident. So, today we’re talking about when that might happen.
Assumption of risk is a legal doctrine that can apply to relieve defendants of liability for injuries sustained by an individual in the ordinary course of participating in various sporting or recreational activities like, here, skiing.
The Third Department (the NY appellate court that covers the area where we practice) recently had occasion to discuss liability for skiing related injuries in a December 2021 case involving a first-time skier’s fall during a lesson. The Court laid out the analysis as follows:
“Under the assumption of risk doctrine, a ski area operator is relieved from liability for risks inherent in the sport of downhill skiing … when the participant is aware of, appreciates and voluntarily assumes those risks. Whether a participant is aware of and appreciates a particular risk must be assessed against the background of the skill and experience of the participant.”
Under New York’s Safety in Skiing Code (see General Obligations Law art 18), the Legislature has determined that downhill skiing contains inherent risks that may result in personal injury In light of such recognition, both skiers and ski area operators have certain defined duties.
Some of the inherent risks in skiing recognized by the statute include: “the risks of personal injury or death or property damage, which may be caused by variations in terrain or weather conditions; surface or subsurface snow, ice, bare spots or areas of thin cover, moguls, ruts, bumps; other persons using the facilities; and rocks, forest growth, debris, branches, trees, roots, stumps or other natural objects or man-made objects that are incidental to the provision or maintenance of a ski facility in New York state.” General Obligations Law § 18–101(1).
In the Bodden case, the court found that the assumption of risk doctrine did not apply to relieve the ski mountain of liability (at least at a pre-trial phase) because the skier was a novice, testified that she expressed apprehension to her instructor that she was able to move from the bunny hill to a regular trail, was on a trail that the instructor acknowledged included a risk to skiers of going into the trees, and the skier did not know how to adequately stop or slow down (the instructor admitted that when the skier went out of control, the experienced instructor was not able to catch up to her).
Assumption of risk typically also will not apply to “concealed or unreasonably increased risks or unique and … dangerous condition[s] over and above the usual dangers that are inherent in the sport”. Martin v. State, 64 A.D.3d 62 (3d Dep’t 2009). But it does apply to “risks engendered by less than optimal conditions, provided that those conditions are open and obvious and that the consequently arising risks are readily appreciable”. Id.
Examples of when a ski mountain or other defendant might be liable for injuries to a skier notwithstanding assumption of risk include: when the ski lift operator fails to stop the lift when someone has fallen or is tangled (Miller v. Holiday Valley, Inc., 85 A.D.3d 1706 (4th Dep’t 2011); when another skier’s reckless conduct causes the accident [meaning that the reckless skier him/herself would be liable] (DeMasi v. Rogers, 34 A.D.3d 720 (2d Dep’t 2006)); a case we recently handled in which the bar of a poorly maintained lift chair fell on our client’s face.
Examples when a ski mountain or other defendant were found not to be liable: experienced skier’s fall on rail slide in terrain park (Martin v. State, supra); snowboarder standing in the middle of the trail struck by another skier (Martin v. Flutko, 2005 WL 742368 (Sup. Ct. Monroe County 2005)).
If you have been injured skiing, or engaging in another recreational activity, and think it was because of risks that went beyond what is normally expected, give us a call. We are happy to see if we can help.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Scott M. Peterson is the founding partner of D’Orazio Peterson, having left a partnership at a large regional law firm to limit his practice and focus on exclusively representing individuals in a small number of employment and serious injury/medical malpractice matters.
Today, Gary discusses The Chapman Museum Wine & Chocolate Tasting event hosted by the Queensbury Hotel. Also in the news: an injured hiker rescued from Buck Mountain, Krystal Chrysler’s grand opening of their Warrensburg location, a Schroon man arrested for property damage, and Glens Falls City Hall now offering a limited number of free COVID test kits.
00:02 – Intro 00:37 – Ad Break 1 01:15 – Story 1: Hiker Rescued from Buck Mountain 02:05 – Story 2: Krystal Chrysler Grand Opening 03:04 – Ad Break 2 03:27 – Story 3: Chapman Museum Wine & Chocolate Tasting 05:31 – Story 4: Schroon Man Arrested for Cutting Motel Pipes 06:49 – Story 5: Free COVID Tests Offered at Glens Falls City Hall 07:19 – Outro
