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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 52: Two Workers Burned in Explosion | 11/25/22

Today, Gary discusses two workers injured with severe burns after an explosion. Other stories include Cerrone Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning currently seeking hard-working plumbers, a man arrested following a domestic dispute and a burglary, and a look ahead to the region’s many holiday tree-lighting ceremonies.

00:02 – Intro
00:33 – Ad Break 1
01:13 – Story 1: Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
02:55 – Story 2: Granville Man Arrested, Domestic Dispute/Break-In
04:10 – Ad Break 2
04:35 – Story 3: Two Workers Burned in Explosion
06:09 – Story 4: Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremonies
09:22 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/growing-local-company-searching-for-plumbers/

Granville Man Arrested, Domestic Dispute/Break-In – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/granville-man-arrested-in-connection-with-domestic-dispute-and-break-in/article_5d9cfd10-6b61-11ed-8512-f7d2c52f276b.html

Two Workers Burned in Explosion – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/two-burned-in-explosion-at-plumbers-pipefitters-facility-at-glens-falls-tech-meadows-park/article_f0d6ce6e-6b64-11ed-9f89-df4b5a99be86.html

Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremonies – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/holiday-tree-lighting-ceremonies-in-the-capital-region/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 51: Happy Thanksgiving! | 11/24/22

Happy Thanksgiving! For today’s Morning Brief, Gary discusses local food pantries working hard to keep food stocked amid struggles with inflation and the supply chain. Other stories include a woman and her two dogs rescued after getting lost while hiking, and the town of Johnsburg’s plans to upgrade its water systems.

00:02 – Intro
00:31 – Ad Break 1
01:14 – Story 1: Lost Hiker Rescued from Mt. Marcy
01:50 – Story 2: Food Pantries Work Through Food Shortages
04:20 – Ad Break 2
04:45 – Story 3: Johnsburg Water System Upgrades
06:37 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Lost Hiker Rescued from Mt. Marcy – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/essex-county-news/rangers-track-down-lost-mt-marcy-hiker-2-dogs/

Food Pantries Work Through Food Shortages – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/food-pantries-work-to-overcome-supply-and-demand-issues/article_6a04d716-6a72-11ed-b6c1-c38c2950e9c3.html

Johnsburg Water System Upgrades – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100053/major-upgrades-for-jbg-water-system-anticipated/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 50: New Warren County Administrator | 11/23/22

Today, Gary discusses a former NSA executive selected as the next Warren County Administrator. Also in the news: Saratoga’s upcoming Festival of Trees, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Supporting Tourism Around the Region (S.T.A.R.) Awards, and four Queensbury high school athletes honored in a Commitment Day ceremony.

00:02 – Intro
00:34 – Ad Break 1
01:13 – Story 1: Saratoga Festival of Trees
04:49 – Story 2: Lake George S.T.A.R. Awards
06:09 – Ad Break 2
06:34 – Story 3: Former NSA Executive Selected for Warren Co. Administrator
09:00 – Story 4: Queensbury High Honors Student Athletes
09:28 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Saratoga Festival of Trees – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/catholic-charities-hosts-27th-annual-saratoga-festival-of-trees-event/

Lake George S.T.A.R. Awards – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-businesses-honored-for-their-work/

Former NSA Executive Selected for Warren Co. Administrator – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/former-nsa-executive-tapped-as-warren-county-administrator/article_0871ee10-6aab-11ed-8075-070b51271ed8.html

Queensbury High Honors Student Athletes – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/queensbury-high-school-honors-student-athletes/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 49: Native American Mascot Ruling | 11/22/22

Today, Gary discussed the New York State Department of Education’s ruling that any school with a Native American-themed mascot will be required to find a replacement by the end of the school year. Also in the news: Park & Elm’s open house this past weekend, North Country ARTS unveils their “Celebration Exhibit,” and new ideas proposed for the old Rexleigh Marble Mill along the Batten Kill.

00:02 – Intro
00:34 – Ad Break 1
01:13 – Story 1: Park & Elm Open House
02:46 – Story 2: North Country ARTS “Celebration Exhibit”
04:13 – Ad Break 2
04:36 – Story 3: Native American Mascot Ruling
07:35 – Story 4: New Ideas Proposed for Old Mill Along Batten Kill
09:28 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Park & Elm Open House – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/successful-opening-for-park-elm/

North Country ARTS “Celebration Exhibit” – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/north-country-arts-opened-celebration-exhibit/

Native American Mascot Ruling, Pt. 1 – News 10
https://www.news10.com/classroom-progress-report/nys-education-department-requiring-schools-change-native-american-mascots/?ipid=promo-link-block1

Native American Mascot Ruling, Pt. 2 – News 10
https://www.news10.com/top-stories/native-americans-react-to-new-mascot-ruling/

New Ideas Proposed for Old Mill Along Batten Kill – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/redevelopment-ideas-aired-for-old-mill-along-batten-kill/article_dc22be30-678e-11ed-a5b5-575a83782549.html

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 48: Saratoga Biochar Solutions | 11/21/22

It’s another Monday, and to open up this holiday week, Gary discusses Saratoga Biochar Solutions now being required to hold a public hearing to discuss their planned carbon-fertilizer plant in Moreau. Also in the news: New York State prepares to crack down on drunk driving through Thanksgiving, West Mountain announces its new RFID card system while Gore Mountain opens ahead of schedule, and Lake George’s “Lite Up the Village” festival kicks off this weekend.

00:02 – Intro
00:41 – Ad Break 1
01:20 – Story 1: STOP-DWI Campaign
03:36 – Story 2: West Mtn. RFID Card System / Gore Mtn. Opens
05:31 – Ad Break 2
05:55 – Story 3: Saratoga Biochar Public Hearing
08:05 – Story 4: Lake George “Lite Up the Village”
09:29 – Outro

Stories Cited:
CT Man Charged in Lake George Crash – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/connecticut-man-charged-with-dwi-after-lake-george-crash/article_abc01238-67b1-11ed-ae51-4b93d2b85c6d.html

STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/warren-county-stepping-up-patrols-for-thanksgiving/

West Mtn. RFID Card System / Gore Mtn. Opens – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/west-mountain-transforms-ticketing-process-plans-for-dec-10-opening/article_bcb03e6c-676e-11ed-8dcb-0b941c16a460.html

Saratoga Biochar Public Hearing – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/regional-hearing-planned-on-saratoga-biochar-solutions-proposal-for-moreau/article_c3e4f6f2-6767-11ed-8284-dfaa8ba31b78.html

Lake George “Lite Up the Village” – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100057/lite-up-the-village-returns-to-lake-george-with-more-activities/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 47: Warren County Tourism Director Resigns | 11/18/22

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

Stories Cited:
Lake George Student to Join D-I Women’s Wrestling Team – Post Star
https://poststar.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/lake-georges-grace-york-to-wrestle-d-i-at-presbyterian/article_885e6cbc-65ff-11ed-baa4-674b6c773dbe.html

Glens Falls Bagels – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-bagels-cooks-up-a-fresh-dream-for-south-street/

Warren County Tourism Director Resigns – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100043/new-warren-co-tourism-director-abruptly-resigns-after-65-days/

Beatles & Ragtime Ballet – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/the-strand-welcomes-nyc-ballet-companys-performance-of-ragtime-and-beatles-ballet/

School of Rock: The Musical – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/school-of-rock-comes-to-glens-falls/

South Glens Falls Holiday Parade – Glens Falls Chronicle
https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/south-glens-falls-fire-holiday-parade-sunday/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 46: Lehigh Cement | 11/17/22

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

Stories Cited:
Glens Falls Artist Releases Children’s Book – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-artist-releases-new-childrens-book/

Aldi Stores Offering 2019 Thanksgiving Price Rewind – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/aldi-stores-offering-2019-thanksgiving-price-rewind/

Glens Falls Lehigh Cement Plant, Pt. 1 – Glens Falls Chronicle
https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/glens-falls-lehigh-cement-plant-to-shut-down-in-2023/

Glens Falls Lehigh Cement Plant, Pt. 2 – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/lehigh-cement-closing-announcement-surprises-local-officials/article_bfa8db64-65df-11ed-aa6f-afd58c7f8720.html

Northumberland Man Arrested, DWI – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-northumberland-man-drove-golf-cart-while-drunk/article_c48ae5ce-65e8-11ed-9717-675ab79644c9.html

LARAC Holiday Shop – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/annual-larac-holiday-shop-opening-in-glens-falls/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 45: Chapman Museum Wine & Chocolate Tasting | 11/16/22

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

Stories Cited:
Hiker Rescued from Buck Mountain – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hiker-rescued-after-fall-on-buck-mountain/

Krystal Chrysler Grand Opening – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/99998/krystal-chrysler-celebrates-new-location-with-grand-opening/

Chapman Museum Wine & Chocolate Tasting – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/the-queensbury-hotel-and-chapman-museum-pair-nicely-together/

Schroon Man Arrested for Cutting Motel Pipes – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-schroon-man-cut-motel-pipes/article_f9b80ce2-6528-11ed-8e7e-db546cd8a6be.html

Free COVID Tests Offered at Glens Falls City Hall – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/coronavirus/free-covid-test-kits-at-glens-falls-city-hall/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 44: Local Hero Saves Two Lives | 11/15/22

Today, Gary discusses a Chestertown woman honored for saving the lives of two men on a fishing cruise. He also gives a quick warning about the upcoming snow expected in the region, and discusses Trey Anastasio Band & Goose performing at the Cool Insuring Arena, Park & Elm opening the deli/market portion of the restaurant, The Open Door Mission’s Code Blue shelter opening, and a dog rescued at the Champlain Canal.

00:02 – Intro
00:39 – Ad Break 1
01:16 – Story 1: Trey Anastasio Band & Goose
02:48 – Story 2: Park & Elm
03:56 – Ad Break 2
04:18 – Story 3: Chestertown Woman Honored for Life-Saving Actions
06:27 – Story 4: Snow Warning
07:14 – Story 5: Open Door Code Blue Shelter
08:15 – Story 6: Dog Rescued from Champlain Canal
09:07 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Trey Anastasio Band & Goose – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallsbusinessreport.com/trey-anastasio-band-and-goose-at-the-cool-insuring-arena/

Park & Elm – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/park-elm-food-market-to-open-saturday-restaurant-in-december/article_8693427e-6440-11ed-a7a1-eb55bfe73592.html

Chestertown Woman Honored for Life-Saving Actions – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/99996/chestertown-woman-hailed-for-saving-lives-on-ocean-fishing-cruise/

Open Door Code Blue Shelter – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-code-blue-shelter-open-for-the-winter/

Dog Rescued from Champlain Canal – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/dog-rescued-from-island-on-champlain-canal/

Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 43: Hometown Thanksgiving | 11/14/22

Gary Scott flies solo to bring you the most important news from the weekend. The top story: the Hometown Thanksgiving dinner at Christ Church United Methodist returning in-person for the first time since the pandemic.


Other stories include the Adirondack Thunder’s victory over the Worcester Railers, the Town of Granville’s former town hall building up for auction, Warren County’s new Coordinator of Emergency Medical Services, a South Glens Falls man sentenced in connection with three separate thefts, and finally, the Victorian Streetwalk Weekend returning to Saratoga Springs.

00:02 – Intro
00:42 – Ad Break 1
01:19 – Story 1: Adirondack Thunder
02:32 – Story 2: Former Granville Town Hall Building Up for Auction
03:16 – Ad Break 2
03:38 – Story 3: Hometown Thanksgiving
04:32 – Story 4: Warren County Coordinator of EMS
05:36 – Story 5: South Glens Falls Man Sentenced, Thefts
06:39 – Story 6: Victorian Streetwalk Weekend
07:26 – Outro

Stories Cited:
Adirondack Thunder – News 10
https://www.news10.com/sports/adirondack-thunder-win-at-home-on-friday/

Former Granville Town Hall Building Up for Auction – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/granville-officials-put-old-town-hall-building-up-for-auction/article_74205fb2-6208-11ed-8e40-1f555f75041b.html

Hometown Thanksgiving – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/hometown-thanksgiving-to-once-again-offer-dine-in-option/article_cf5dbdfe-62ab-11ed-b49e-3767f522bf42.html

Warren County Coordinator of EMS – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/99961/patrick-mellon-takes-the-helm-of-warren-county-ems/

South Glens Falls Man Sentenced, Thefts – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/south-glens-falls-man-sentenced-to-up-to-7-years-in-prison-for-thefts/article_7154d762-621d-11ed-ad33-13923089cc6d.html

Victorian Streetwalk Weekend – News 10
https://www.news10.com/holidays/victorian-streetwalk-returns-to-saratoga-springs/