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Today, Gary discusses plans to build a new event space for the Glens Falls Farmers' Market. Also, the All Abilities Productions theatre troupe finds a home in the Aviation Mall, a local gun store burglarized for the second time in six months, Saratoga County's efforts to combat opioid overdoses, businesses in Lake George planning renovations ahead of the busy summer season, and Scotlander Brewing Company participating in a campaign to raise funds for brain cancer research. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Ad Break 1 01:48 - Story 1: All Abilities Productions Finds a Home 03:39 - Story 2: Calamity Jane's Burglarized Again 04:57 - Ad Break 2 05:24 - Story 3: A New Home for the Farmers' Market 07:22 - Story 4: Saratoga County Fights Opioids 10:35 - Story 5: LG Businesses Plan Renovations 13:12 - Story 6: #BrewStacheStrong 14:08 - Outro Stories Cited: All Abilities Productions Finds a Home – News 10 Calamity Jane's Burglarized Again – Post Star A New Home for the Farmers' Market – News 10 Saratoga County Fights Opioids – Glens Falls Chronicle LG Businesses Plan Renovations – Post Star #BrewStacheStrong – Glens Falls TODAY
Today, Gary discusses the status of short-term rental properties in the City of Glens Falls, and a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and WAIT House in response to the housing shortage. Also, another meeting set to discuss Queensbury's options for water line expansion, plans for restoration of Glens Falls city parks, an update in the Capital District Transit Authority's proposed acquisition of Greater Glens Falls Transit, and Rockwell Falls Public Library in Lake Luzerne to host its first-ever drag queen story hour this Saturday. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Ad Break 1 02:00 - Story 1: Queensbury Water Line Expansion 04:31 - Story 2: City Park Restorations 05:55 - Ad Break 2 06:22 - Story 3: Short-Term Rentals in Glens Falls 09:55 - Story 4: Update: The CDTA Acquisition 12:56 - Story 5: Drag Queen Story Hour 13:39 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury Water Line Expansion – News 10 City Park Restorations – Post Star WAIT House & Habitat Ribbon Cutting – Glens Falls TODAY Glens Falls Monitoring Short-Term Rentals – Post Star Update: The CDTA Acquisition – Sun Community News Drag Queen Story Hour – News 10
Today, Gary discusses Ray Perry, the successor to Bob Blais in the role of Lake George Village Mayor. Also, a parking survey released by the City of Glens Falls, a school under construction in Ghana to be named after former Lake George Mayor Bob Blais, the Lake George Association's new Director Of Marketing and Communications, Lake George named as one of the nation's top relaxing vacation spots, and the upcoming North Country Ministry spring fundraiser. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Ad Break 1 02:04 - Story 1: Glens Falls Parking Survey 05:05 - Story 2: Robert Blais Elementary School 06:41 - Ad Break 2 07:07 - Story 3: The New LG Village Mayor 08:45 - Story 4: LGA: New Director Of Marketing and Communications 10:57 - Story 5: LG Named Among Top Relaxing Vacation Spots 12:37 - Story 6: North Country Ministry Fundraiser 14:12 - Outro Stories Cited: Overnight Parking Survey – Post Star Glens Falls Parking Survey – News 10 Robert Blais Elementary School – Sun Community News The New LG Village Mayor – Post Star LGA: New Director Of Marketing and Communications – Glens Falls TODAY LG Named Among Top Relaxing Vacation Spots – News 10 North Country Ministry Fundraiser – Sun Community News
Today, Gary discusses a DEC advisory for hiking safety. Also, Glens Falls High School's inaugural Job Fair and Career Expo, Lake Luzerne elementary school's coin challenge, the Warren County Board of Elections seeking two new positions, two twin SUNY Adirondack students receive the Chancellor's Award, SUNY Adirondack seeking additional funding from Warren and Washington Counties, and the Glen Drive-In announces its opening date. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 02:00 - Story 1: Glens Falls High School Job Fair 03:44 - Story 2: Lake Luzerne Lucky Leprechaun Coin Challenge 04:38 - Ad Break 2 05:05 - Story 3: ADK Hiking Safety 08:19 - Story 4: Warren County Board of Elections Seeks New Positions 10:23 - Story 5: SUNY ADK Twins Win Chancellor's Award 12:03 - Story 6: SUNY ADK Seeks County Funding 13:59 - Story 7: Glen Drive-In Opening 14:43 - Outro Stories Cited: Glens Falls High School Job Fair – Glens Falls TODAY Lake Luzerne Lucky Leprechaun Coin Challenge – News 10 ADK Hiking Safety – Sun Community News Warren County Board of Elections Seeks New Positions – Post Star SUNY ADK Twins Win Chancellor's Award – News 10 SUNY ADK Seeks County Funding – Post Star Glen Drive-In Opening – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the Moreau Community Center's efforts to track down the owner of a mysterious pizza box found in the street. Also, a new local bounce house rental business, students preparing for the National Dairy Challenge, a BOCES administrator honored as the 2023 Leader in Digital Education, plans for a new highway garage in Chestertown, and the Stewart's Shops “Paw-Some Pets Contest” taking place this month. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:56 - Story 1: “A Jump Above” 03:38 - Story 2: The National Dairy Challenge 06:06 - Ad Break 2 06:32 - Story 3: A Mystery in Moreau 10:10 - Story 4: BOCES Administrator Honored 11:55 - Story 5: Chestertown Highway Garage Project 14:00 - Story 6: Stewart's “Paw-Some Pets Contest” 15:02 - Outro Stories Cited: “A Jump Above” – Glens Falls TODAY The National Dairy Challenge – Post Star A Mystery in Moreau – News 10 A Mystery in Moreau, Part 2 – News 10 BOCES Administrator Honored – Post Star Chestertown Highway Garage Project – Sun Community News Stewart's “Paw-Some Pets Contest” – News 10
Today, Gary discusses local concerns regarding a proposed mandate to move the state toward all-electric heating systems. Also, the alleged shooter in a recent road rage incident rejects his plea deal, Daigle Cleaning Systems expanding toward Glens Falls, Hudson Falls Police Department announces its first-ever K-9 unit, the Queensbury Town Board to hold a meeting on expanding water service, and the All Abilities Productions theater troupe preparing to present their first show next spring. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:54 - Story 1: Alleged Road Rage Shooter Rejects Plea Deal 03:35 - Story 2: Daigle Cleaning Systems 07:00 - Ad Break 2 07:26 - Story 3: Electric Heating Concerns 10:26 - Story 4: Hudson Falls K-9 Unit 11:40 - Story 5: Queensbury Water Service Meeting 13:13 - Story 6: All Abilities Productions: “Snoopy!! The Musical” 14:21 - Outro Stories Cited: Alleged Road Rage Shooter Rejects Plea Deal – Post Star Daigle Cleaning Systems – Glens Falls TODAY Electric Heating Concerns – Post Star Hudson Falls K-9 Unit – News 10 Queensbury Water Service Meeting – Glens Falls TODAY All Abilities Productions: “Snoopy!! The Musical” – News 10
Today, Gary discusses Senator Charles Schumer's planned Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 to save the top federal firefighting funding programs from being eliminated. Also, Glens Falls CSD announces its new mascot, Amtrak's Adirondack Line returns to service, Argyle's new school superintendent, Whitehall's new elementary principal, and the City of Glens Falls altering its outdoor dining regulations. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Ad Break 1 01:54 - Story 1: Glens Falls Schools' New Mascot 03:41 - Story 2: Amtrak ADK Line Returns 05:06 - Ad Break 2 05:32 - Story 3: Federal Firefighter Funding 10:14 - Story 4: New Argyle Superintendent/Whitehall Elementary Principal 12:27 - Story 5: Outdoor Dining in Glens Falls 14:21 - Outro Stories Cited: Glens Falls Schools' New Mascot – Glens Falls TODAY Amtrak ADK Line Returns – News 10 Federal Firefighter Funding – Sun Community News Argyle School Board Announces New Superintendent – Post Star New Whitehall Elementary Principal – Post Star Outdoor Dining in Glens Falls – News 10
Today, Gary discusses a moratorium passed in Hudson Falls, temporarily prohibiting all distribution of cannabis. Also, Thurman's annual Jack Wax Party, New York State's annual spring burn ban, the Summer Youth Employment Program accepting student applications, several local schools placed on delay or closed due to bomb threats, and the Charity Lip Sync Battle returning later this month. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:48 - Story 1: Jack Wax Party 03:43 - Story 2: Warren County Burn Ban 06:25 - Ad Break 2 06:50 - Story 3: Hudson Falls Cannabis Moratorium 09:55 - Story 4: Summer Youth Employment Program 11:43 - Story 5: Local Schools Delayed by Threats 13:05 - Story 6: Charity Lip Sync Battle 14:24 - Outro Stories Cited: Jack Wax Party – Sun Community News Warren County Burn Ban – Glens Falls TODAY Hudson Falls Cannabis Moratorium – Post Star Summer Youth Employment Program – News 10 Local Schools Delayed by Threats – Glens Falls TODAY Charity Lip Sync Battle – News 10
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 Tourism Executive of the Year – Post Star Remembering Bobby Dick – Post Star Glens Falls Spring Open Pick-Up – News 10 Warren County Regional Morgue – Sun Community News Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show – News 10
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 Mayor Blais Honored by Disabled Veterans – Post Star “Swatting” Incidents – Sun Community News Habitat & WAIT House Joint Project – Glens Falls Chronicle Glens Falls Wing Fest – Glens Falls TODAY
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 Northway Exit 24 Bridge Construction – Sun Community News Saratoga Shooting Charges, Part 1 – Post Star Saratoga Shooting Charges, Part 2 – Post Star Hudson Crossing Park Seeks Award Candidates – News 10 Bitchin' Donuts – Post Star A Tale of Two Sagamores – Lake George Mirror
Today, Gary discusses Senator Jake Ashby's proposal for compromise over controversial bail reform laws. Also, Saratoga Biochar's community meetings this week, the Moreau Community Center seeking volunteers for Earth Day cleanup, pioneering female swimmer Diane Struble to be internationally honored, Queensbury School Athletic Director Richard Keys to be awarded for his work, and tickets on sale for the 2023 Lake George Adult Charity Prom. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Ad Break 1 02:09 - Story 1: Saratoga Biochar Meeting 05:29 - Story 2: Moreau Community Center Seeks Earth Day Volunteers 06:42 - Ad Break 2 07:05 - Story 3: Ashby's Bail Compromise 09:33 - Story 4: The Feats of Diane Struble 11:36 - Story 5: Section II Athletic Director of the Year 13:07 - Story 6: Lake George Adult Charity Prom 14:37 - Outro Stories Cited: Saratoga Biochar Meeting – Post Star Moreau Community Center Seeks Earth Day Volunteers – News 10 Ashby's Bail Compromise – Post Star The Feats of Diane Struble – Sun Community News Section II Athletic Director of the Year – Glens Falls TODAY Lake George Adult Charity Prom – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the impacts of short-term rental properties on the community, local businesses, and residents of the area. Also, a new partnership between Solar Liberty and Habitat for Humanity, Warren County to hold two events for hazardous waste collection, SUNY Adirondack's culinary arts center to host its first Taste of the Future event, and Queensbury High School to host a food drive this Saturday. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Ad Break 1 01:53 - Story 1: Solar Liberty and Habitat for Humanity 04:25 - Story 2: Warren County Collecting Hazardous Waste 05:40 - Ad Break 2 06:03 - Story 3: Lake George: Short-Term Rentals 09:29 - Story 4: Calendula Properties 11:26 - Story 5: Taste of the Future 12:42 - Story 6: Queensbury High School Food Drive 14:30 - Outro Stories Cited: Solar Liberty and Habitat for Humanity – News 10 Warren County Collecting Hazardous Waste – News 10 Lake George: Short-Term Rentals – Lake George Mirror Calendula Properties – Glens Falls Chronicle Taste of the Future – News 10 Queensbury High School Food Drive – Post Star
Today, Gary discusses The City of Glens Falls examining the possibility of overnight parking. Also, The Greenwich Future Farmers of America chapter's 34th annual farm toy show, Hickory Hill Ski Center remaining open due to recent snowfall, a new tuxedo and suit shop in Lake George, a Saratoga correction officer accused of sharing confidential information with an inmate, and a reenactment of the 1757 raid on Fort William Henry. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Ad Break 1 01:57 - Story 1: Greenwich Annual Farm Toy Show 05:06 - Story 2: Snow On Hickory Hill 07:29 - Ad Break 2 07:54 - Story 3: Overnight Parking 10:09 - Story 4: Stay in Tux 11:41 - Story 5: Saratoga County Corrections Officer Charged with Misconduct 12:46 - Story 6: 1757 Fort William Henry Raid Reenactment 15:02 - Outro Stories Cited: Greenwich Annual Farm Toy Show – Post Star Snow On Hickory Hill – Sun Community News Overnight Parking – Post Star Stay in Tux – News 10 Saratoga County Corrections Officer Charged with Misconduct – Post Star 1757 Fort William Henry Raid Reenactment – Lake George Mirror
Today, Gary discusses upcoming opportunities for local high school students seeking summer employment. Also, several SUNY Adirondack students selected for the the 120° Intercollegiate Regional Art Show, a reopening date set for Amtrak's Adirondack Line, a new local bakery on the rise, the Lake George Association appoints a manager for its new Education for Action programs, the confidential secretary of Warren County's Administrator receives a special honor, and the Red Cross to hold a blood drive at the Aviation Mall this week. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Ad Break 1 01:54 - Story 1: 120° Intercollegiate Regional Art Show 03:35 - Story 2: Amtrak ADK Line Reopening Date 05:32 - Ad Break 2 05:56 - Story 3: Summer Youth Employment 07:22 - Story 4: Flour Child Bakery 10:22 - Story 5: LGA Appoints Environmental Educator 12:43 - Story 6: Secretary to Warren County CEO Honored 13:59 - Story 7: Aviation Mall Blood Drive 14:49 - Outro Stories Cited: 120° Intercollegiate Regional Art Show – News 10 Amtrak ADK Line Reopening Date – Sun Community News Summer Youth Employment – Post Star Flour Child Bakery – Glens Falls Chronicle LGA Appoints Environmental Educator – Post Star Secretary to Warren County CEO Honored – Sun Community News Aviation Mall Blood Drive – News 10
Today, Gary discusses Warren County's financial security amid fears of a national recession. Also, the results of this week's votes in the Village of Cambridge, the Warrensburg School Board discusses adding School Resource Officers to the district, Nearcare to close its doors next week, and two Warren County schools hosting their spring theatre productions next week. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Ad Break 1 01:52 - Story 1: Cambridge Votes 04:38 - Story 2: Warrensburg Discusses SROs 07:07 - Ad Break 2 07:30 - Story 3: Financial Security in Warren County 10:25 - Story 4: Nearcare Closing 11:12 - Story 5: Warrensburg/North Warren Theatre Shows 14:30 - Outro Stories Cited: Cambridge Votes: Yes to Bogle – Post Star Cambridge Votes: No to Capital Project – News 10 Warrensburg Discusses SROs – Post Star Financial Security in Warren County – Sun Community News Nearcare Closing – News 10 Warrensburg High Presents: Chicago – Sun Community News North Warren High Presents: Into the Woods, Jr. – Sun Community News
Today, Gary discusses negotiations on renewable energy in the City of Glens Falls. Also, Lake George's new mayor and two new trustees, Glens Falls seeking community input on noise ordinance, Glens Falls School District's final options for its new mascot, the alleged shooter in the recent Queensbury road rage case offered a plea deal in court, The Post Star Teen Excellence Awards, and the Adirondacks Welcome Center to celebrate International Waffle Day this Saturday. Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Ad Break 1 02:00 - Story 1: A New Mayor for Lake George 03:46 - Story 2: Glens Falls Noise Ordinance 05:20 - Ad Break 2 05:42 - Story 3: Renewable Energy for Glens Falls 07:33 - Story 4: Glens Falls Mascot: Final Options 08:53 - Story 5: Alleged Shooter in Road Rage Case Offered Plea Deal 10:47 - Story 6: Post Star Teen Excellence Awards 13:07 - Story 7: International Waffle Day 13:55 - Outro Stories Cited: A New Mayor for Lake George – Sun Community News Glens Falls Noise Ordinance – News 10 Renewable Energy for Glens Falls – Post Star Glens Falls Mascot: Final Options – Glens Falls Chronicle Alleged Shooter in Road Rage Case Offered Plea Deal – Post Star Post Star Teen Excellence Awards – Post Star International Waffle Day – News 10
Today, Gary discusses government action to combat the rise of xylazine overdoses. Also, the Glens Falls Shirt Factory's “Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival,” upcoming bridge work in three Washington County communities, The Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library receives grants for its upcoming “Champlain Canal Stories” project, Six Flags Great Escape to host a job fair this weekend, and a National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony at the Saratoga National Cemetery next week. 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Ad Break 1 02:10 - Story 1: Shirt Factory “Winter Meltdown” 03:15 - Story 2: Washington County Bridge Work 05:21 - Ad Break 2 05:46 - Story 3: The Fight Against Xylazine 09:39 - Story 4: Folklife Center: “Champlain Canal Stories” 12:00 - Story 5: Six Flags Great Escape Job Fair 13:08 - Story 6: National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony 14:46 - Outro Stories Cited: Shirt Factory “Winter Meltdown” – Glens Falls TODAY Washington County Bridge Work – News 10 The Fight Against Xylazine – Sun Community News Folklife Center: “Champlain Canal Stories” – Post Star Six Flags Great Escape Job Fair – News 10 National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony – Post Star
Today, Gary discusses Lake George Mayor Bob Blais, set to retire at the end of the month, and the legacy he's left in the community. Also, the Glens Falls Weekend of Champions, opposition to proposed budget cuts in Salem Central School District, longtime Queensbury Historian Marilyn Van Dyke remembered after her passing last week, and the Adirondack Thunder's upcoming “Stick it to Cancer” weekend. 00:02 - Intro 00:38 - Ad Break 1 01:40 - Story 1: Glens Falls Weekend of Champions 03:18 - Story 2: Salem Opposing School Budget Cuts 05:57 - Ad Break 2 06:21 - Story 3: The Legacy of Mayor Blais 10:16 - Story 4: Remembering Marilyn Van Dyke 12:53 - Story 5: ADK Thunder “Stick it to Cancer” Weekend 13:50 - Outro Stories Cited: Glens Falls Weekend of Champions – Glens Falls TODAY Salem Opposing School Budget Cuts – Post Star The Legacy of Mayor Blais – Sun Community News Mayor Bob Blais Day – News 10 Remembering Marilyn Van Dyke – Post Star ADK Thunder “Stick it to Cancer” Weekend – News 10
Today, Gary discusses two upcoming in-person community meetings for Saratoga Biochar Solutions. Also, the Village of Cambridge to vote for mayor/trustees and a potential school capital project, Hudson Headwaters Health Network's vice president of population health receives a national honor, applications open for the 2023 GEM Fest, Warrensburg to discuss adding school resource officers to the district, and Glens Falls Post Office to host a job fair tomorrow. 00:02 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:40 - Story 1: Cambridge Votes 05:39 - Story 2: HHHN VP Receives National Recognition 06:51 - Ad Break 2 07:15 - Story 3: Saratoga Biochar Meetings 10:25 - Story 4: GEM Fest Applications Open 11:32 - Story 5: Warrensburg Discusses School Resource Officers 13:51 - Story 6: Glens Falls Post Office Job Fair 14:39 - Outro Stories Cited: Cambridge Votes: Mayor & Trustees – Post Star Cambridge Votes: Capital Project – News 10 HHHN VP Receives National Recognition – Sun Community News Saratoga Biochar Meetings – Post Star GEM Fest Applications Open – News 10 Warrensburg Discusses School Resource Officers – Post StarGlens Falls Post Office Job Fair – News 10
Today, Gary discusses local events celebrating St. Patrick's Day–and a reminder to never drink and drive. Also, three local schools to host job fairs in the coming weeks, Fort Ann's upcoming vote for mayor and trustee, and Mark Tolstrup and Jill Burnham coming to The Strand Theatre this Sunday. 00:02 - Intro 00:38 - Ad Break 1 01:34 - Story 1: Local School Job Fairs 02:56 - Story 2: Fort Ann Village Vote 05:12 - Ad Break 2 05:35 - Story 3: St. Patrick's Day Events 09:25 - Story 4: STOP-DWI: St. Patrick's Day 11:34 - Story 5: Tolstrup and Burnham Coming to Strand 12:37 - Outro Stories Cited: Local School Job Fairs – News 10 Fort Ann Village Vote – Glens Falls Chronicle St. Patrick's Day Events – News 10 Sham'rocking Trivia Night – Post Star STOP-DWI: St. Patrick's Day – Sun Community News Tolstrup and Burnham Coming to Strand – Post Star
Today, Gary discusses the latest updates in the process of redistricting the City of Glens Falls. Also, the recent work of Queensbury School's Best Buddies program, a proposed law regarding short-term rental properties in Chestertown, Greater Glens Falls Transit seeking drivers for summer trolleys, Dr. John Rugge honored for his contributions to the Adirondack region, and Argyle Central School District to hold presentations from its final two candidates for Superintendent. 00:02 - Intro 00:41 - Ad Break 1 01:33 - Story 1: Queensbury Best Buddies 04:00 - Story 2: Chestertown Short-Term Rental Law 05:21 - Ad Break 2 05:45 - Story 3: Glens Falls Redistricting 07:57 - Story 4: Lake George Trolley Drivers Wanted 08:50 - Story 5: Dr. John Rugge Honored 10:36 - Story 6: Argyle School Superintendent Presentations 11:56 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury Best Buddies – Post Star Chestertown Short-Term Rental Law – Sun Community News Glens Falls Redistricting – Glens Falls TODAY Lake George Trolley Drivers Wanted – News 10 Dr. John Rugge Honored – Sun Community News Argyle School Superintendent Presentations – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the proposal for the Capital District Transit Authority's acquisition of Greater Glens Falls Transit, and what it would cost local taxpayers. Also, power outages caused by yesterday's snow storm, scholarships offered by the Glens Falls Zonta Club, the DEC's call for summer workers, the status of a proposed merger study between Johnsburg and Minerva school districts, and the upcoming ADK Tabletop Day. 00:02 - Intro 00:39 - Ad Break 1 01:34 - Story 1: Winter Storm: Power Outages 02:42 - Story 2: Zonta Club Scholarships 03:53 - Ad Break 2 04:17 - Story 3: CDTA Acquisition: Taxpayer Costs 07:21 - Story 4: DEC Hiring Summer Park Workers 08:20 - Story 5: Johnsburg/Minerva Merger Study 09:49 - Story 6: ADK Tabletop Day 10:59 - Outro Stories Cited: Winter Storm: Power Outages – News 10 Zonta Club Scholarships – Post Star CDTA Acquisition: Taxpayer Costs – Sun Community News DEC Hiring Summer Park Workers – News 10 Johnsburg/Minerva Merger Study – Post Star ADK Tabletop Day – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition held on Saturday. Also, Queensbury Union Free School District to receive funding for classroom technology upgrades, various proposals for quality of life improvements in Lake George, two more community meetings set for Saratoga Biochar Solutions, the Burlington, VT city assessor's plans for a Lake George motel, and Glens Falls Brewfest returning for its 13th year. 00:02 - Intro 00:41 - Ad Break 1 01:43 - Story 1: Queensbury Classroom Upgrade Funds 03:19 - Story 2: Enhancing Life in Lake George 05:47 - Ad Break 2 06:11 - Story 3: Odyssey of the Mind 10:04 - Story 4: Saratoga Biochar Meetings 11:36 - Story 5: Burlington Assessor Buys LG Motel 13:15 - Story 6: Glens Falls Brewfest 14:02 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury Classroom Upgrade Funds – Post Star Enhancing Life in Lake George – Sun Community News Odyssey of the Mind – Post Star Saratoga Biochar Meetings – News 10 Burlington Assessor Buys LG Motel – Post Star Glens Falls Brewfest – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the upcoming return of Amtrak's Adirondack Line. Also, a Winter Storm Warning in effect until Wednesday morning, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visits Glens Falls to discuss aid for veterans, the Village of Cambridge set to receive funding for a new sewer collection system and treatment plan, Saratoga County's online tax foreclosed property auction, and the 29th annual Bands n' Beans festival coming to Lake George this month. 00:02 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:45 - Story 1: Winter Storm Warning! 03:18 - Story 2: Sen. Gillibrand Visits Veterans Clinics 05:14 - Ad Break 2 05:39 - Story 3: Amtrak Adirondack Line 08:03 - Story 4: Cambridge To Receive Water Infrastructure Funding 08:52 - Story 5: Saratoga County Property Foreclosure Auction 10:30 - Story 6: Bands n' Beans 2023 11:29 - Outro Stories Cited: Winter Storm Warning! – Post Star Sen. Gillibrand Visits Veterans Clinics – News 10 Amtrak Adirondack Line – Sun Community News Cambridge To Receive Water Infrastructure Funding – News 10 Saratoga County Property Foreclosure Auction – Post Star Bands n' Beans 2023 – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the state of the Aviation Mall, and possible plans for its future. Also, a talk held in honor of International Women's Day, the leader of the Adirondack Council to step down this summer, and a look at some events happening this weekend, and early next week: a H.O.P.E. adoption clinic, the Wood Theater's Rock Gallery, and SUNY Adirondack's Battle of the Books. 00:02 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:38 - Story 1: International Women's Day 03:45 - Story 2: Adirondack Council Leader Steps Down 05:17 - Ad Break 2 05:42 - Story 3: The State of The Aviation Mall 09:20 - Story 4: Upcoming Events 13:24 - Outro Stories Cited: International Women's Day – Post Star Adirondack Council Leader Steps Down – News 10 The State of The Aviation Mall – Post Star H.O.P.E. Adoption Clinic – Post Star Charles R. Wood Theater Rock Gallery – News 10 Battle of the Books – News 10
Today, Gary discusses Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District offering grants to anyone looking to embark on pro-environment projects. Also, an alert on Northway lane closures, a Lake George-based nonprofit created by one young child with a goal of helping others, Warrensburg's Town Historian working to create easier access to centuries' worth of information, Washington County officials call attention to overdose-related deaths in the region, and SUNY Adirondack's first ever Retro Nerd Fest coming next month. 00:02 - Intro 00:44 - Ad Break 1 01:42 - Story 1: Northway Lane Closures 02:24 - Story 2: Chesyca's Vision 04:10 - Ad Break 2 04:33 - Story 3: Warren County Seeks Green Projects 05:49 - Story 4: Warrensburg History 08:38 - Story 5: Washington County Sounds Alarm on Overdoses 10:25 - Story 6: Adirondack Retro Nerd Fest 13:40 - Outro Stories Cited: Northway Lane Closures – News 10 Chesyca's Vision – Post Star Warren County Seeks Green Projects – News 10 Warrensburg History – Sun Community News Washington County Sounds Alarm on Overdoses – Post Star Adirondack Retro Nerd Fest – Glens Falls TODAY
Today, Gary discusses Hilary Stec, the newly appointed Queensbury supervisor-at-large. Also, Glens Falls moves forward with a merger between Greater Glens Falls Transit and the Capital District Transportation Authority, a local business coming up on 40 years of service, new short-term rental apartments to appear in Downtown Glens Falls, funding awarded for trail construction on French Mountain, and the third annual Up Yonda Maple Festival set for next weekend. 00:02 - Intro 00:44 - Ad Break 1 01:40 - Story 1: CDTA Merger 03:36 - Story 2: Performance Industrial 05:55 - Ad Break 2 06:19 - Story 3: Hilary Stec Appointed Queensbury Supervisor 08:25 - Story 4: New Downtown Apartments 09:56 - Story 5: Funds for French Mountain 11:42 - Story 6: Up Yonda Maple Festival 12:30 - Outro Stories Cited: CDTA Merger – Post Star Performance Industrial – Glens Falls TODAY Hilary Stec Appointed Queensbury Supervisor – Sun Community News New Downtown Apartments – Glens Falls Chronicle Funds for French Mountain – Lake George Mirror Up Yonda Maple Festival – News 10
Today, Gary discusses some proposed parking plans for the City of Glens Falls. Also, Queensbury Union Free School District breaks ground on its new sports field, the location formerly known for Birch Bark Eatery to become an Airbnb, Warrensburg High alumni sought for the school's upcoming spring concert, and Warren County holding a community engagement forum on recycling next week. 00:02 - Intro 00:35 - Ad Break 1 01:29 - Story 1: Queensbury UFSD Sports Field Project 02:46 - Story 2: Birch Bark Eatery to Become Airbnb 04:07 - Ad Break 2 04:32 - Story 3: Glens Falls Parking Plans 07:32 - Story 4: Warrensburg Alumni Sought for Special Concert 10:07 - Story 5: Warren County Recycling Forum 11:53 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury UFSD Sports Field Project – News 10 Birch Bark Eatery to Become Airbnb – Glens Falls TODAY Overnight Parking Pilot Program – Post Star Paid Parking – Post Star Warrensburg Alumni Sought for Special Concert – Sun Community News Warren County Recycling Forum – News 10
Today, Gary discusses this year's South High Marathon Dance, as well as the origins of the event–dating back 45 years. Also, a judge's ruling in the proposal of using a herbicide on Lake George, The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce's Lunch With Legislators event, new details on the Moreau United political party, a local historian's new YouTube series, and donations sought for a Lake George Food Pantry. 00:02 - Intro 00:43 - Ad Break 1 01:42 - Story 1: ProcellaCOR Ruling 03:23 - Story 2: ARCC Lunch With Legislators 05:49 - Ad Break 2 06:13 - Story 3: The South High Marathon Dance 11:14 - Story 4: Moreau United 12:20 - Story 5: “History On the Road” 14:57 - Story 6: Donations for Lake George Food Pantry 15:32 - Outro Stories Cited: ProcellaCOR Ruling – News 10 ARCC Lunch With Legislators – Glens Falls TODAY South High Marathon Dance 2023 – Post Star South High Marathon Dance Origins – Post Star Moreau United – Glens Falls Chronicle “History On the Road” – Sun Community News Donations for Lake George Food Pantry – News 10
Today, Gary discusses stories of Ukrainian refugees in the Glens Falls community. Also, the results of the Adirondack United girls hockey team's inaugural season, findings of the Aviation/Quaker Road traffic study, and Glens Falls Restaurant Week kicking off this Sunday. 00:02 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:44 - Story 1: Adirondack United 03:20 - Story 2: Quaker Rd. Traffic Study Results 05:33 - Ad Break 2 05:58 - Story 3: The War in Ukraine: Glens Falls Supports Refugees 08:12 - Story 4: The War in Ukraine: American Citizen Returns as Refugee 10:04 - Story 5: The War in Ukraine: Kelly's Angels – Hugs for Ukraine 11:40 - Story 6: Glens Falls Restaurant Week 12:36 - Outro Stories Cited: Adirondack United – Glens Falls Chronicle Quaker Rd. Traffic Study Results – News 10 The War in Ukraine: Glens Falls Supports Refugees – Glens Falls TODAY The War in Ukraine: American Citizen Returns as Refugee – Glens Falls TODAY The War in Ukraine: Kelly's Angels – Hugs for Ukraine – Post Star Glens Falls Restaurant Week – News 10
Today, Gary discusses updates on the Glens Falls Housing Authority's redevelopment projects. Also, Massie's Restaurant in South Glens Falls takes a temporary hiatus, response to State proposals for revenues of the 340B Prescription Drug Program, Washington County denies a resolution to exempt Amish populations from state building codes, the Turning Point District Level Pinewood Derby returns to the Aviation Mall this weekend, and The Strand Theatre to put on a show in support of musician and recording engineer Alan Dunham. 00:02 - Intro 00:45 - Ad Break 1 01:50 - Story 1: Massie's Restaurant On Hiatus 03:56 - Story 2: The 340B Revenues 07:15 - Ad Break 2 07:40 - Story 3: Glens Falls Housing Authority 09:38 - Story 4: Washington County Denies Amish Code Exemptions 11:01 - Story 5: Pinewood Derby 11:48 - Story 6: Strand Rallies Around Alan Dunham 14:55 - Outro Stories Cited: Massie's Restaurant On Hiatus – News 10 The 340B Revenues – Lake George Mirror Glens Falls Housing Authority – Post Star Washington County Denies Amish Code Exemptions – Post Star Pinewood Derby – News 10 Strand Rallies Around Alan Dunham – Glens Falls Chronicle
March on! ‘Tis the first of March, and today, Gary Scott discusses a hearing on the use of the herbicide ProcellaCOR EC in the waters of Lake George. Also, SUNY Adirondack adds a new IT training program, potential new plans for apartments on the property of the Wilton Mall, proposals on whether or not to allow e-bikes on the Warren County Bikeway, the final weekend for the Lake George Ice Castles, and Marlene Osier coming to the Strand Theatre this weekend. 00:02 - Intro 00:45 - Ad Break 1 01:49 - Story 1: SUNY ADK Adds IT Program 02:48 - Story 2: Plans for Wilton Mall 05:12 - Ad Break 2 05:37 - Story 3: ProcellaCOR EC Hearing 09:20 - Story 4: E-Bikes on the Bikeway 11:10 - Story 5: Ice Castles May Close Next Week – Sun Community News 13:07 - Story 6: Marlene Osier Coming to Strand 14:00 - Outro Stories Cited: SUNY ADK Adds IT Program – News 10 Plans for Wilton Mall – Saratoga TODAY ProcellaCOR EC Hearing – News 10 E-Bikes on the Bikeway – Post Star Ice Castles May Close Next Week – Sun Community News Marlene Osier Coming to Strand – Glens Falls Chronicle
Today, Gary discusses the candidates in the running for Queensbury At-Large Supervisor, among other town board positions. Also, the City of Glens Falls revamps its social media presence, Bolton Landing receives grants to build a rec center at its Veterans Memorial Park, candidates emerge in the race for seats on the Moreau Town Board, a weekly collaborative event for local artists looking to expand, and the Rock the Dock Music Festival returning to Lake George this summer. 00:02 - Intro 00:41 - Ad Break 1 01:41 - Story 1: Glens Falls Social Media 02:47 - Story 2: Bolton to Build Rec Center at Veterans Beach 04:53 - Ad Break 2 05:22 - Story 3: The Queensbury Board Race 08:03 - Story 4: Moreau Town Board Candidates 09:39 - Story 5: Drawing Night 11:39 - Story 6: Rock the Dock 12:30 - Outro Stories Cited: Glens Falls Social Media – News 10 Bolton to Build Rec Center at Veterans Park – Lake George Mirror The Queensbury Board Race: Candidates Endorsed – Post Star The Queensbury Board Race: Candidate Pool Shrinks – Post Star Moreau Town Board Candidates – Glens Falls Chronicle Drawing Night – Post Star Rock the Dock – News 10
Today, Gary discusses traffic safety studies in both Glens Falls and Queensbury. Also, the Village of Lake George's appearance on the “Today” show, a local Kettlebell workout gym offering classes in South Glens Falls, Lake George Village septic rates to increase next month, and a historical reenactment event at Fort Ticonderoga this weekend. 00:02 - Intro 00:33 - Ad Break 1 01:29 - Story 1: Lake George on “Today” Show 03:09 - Story 2: Simple Strength and Conditioning 06:11 - Ad Break 2 06:35 - Story 3: Traffic Safety in Glens Falls/Queensbury 10:58 - Story 4: Lake George Village Septic Rates Going Up 12:59 - Story 5: “The Bridge to 1777” 14:58 - Outro Stories Cited: Lake George on “Today” Show – Post Star Simple Strength and Conditioning – Glens Falls TODAY Traffic Safety: Glens Falls – News 10 Traffic Safety: Queensbury – News 10 Lake George Village Septic Rates Going Up – Post Star “The Bridge to 1777” – Sun Community News
Today, Gary discusses the goals of the new Moreau United political party. Also, Washington County's 2023 Winterfest cancelled, events on the schedule for the final weekend of the Lake George Winter Carnival, a profile on Glens Falls DPW Superintendent Tom Girard, and some controversy involving a waste company working with Saratoga Biochar Solutions. 00:02 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:35 - Story 1: Washington County Winterfest Cancelled / Lake George Winter Carnival: Final Weekend 04:39 - Story 2: DPW Superintendent Tom Girard 08:17 - Ad Break 2 08:42 - Story 3: Moreau United 10:45 - Story 4: Casella Organics & Saratoga Biochar 14:26 - Outro Stories Cited: Washington County Winterfest Cancelled – News 10 Lake George Winter Carnival: Final Weekend – Sun Community News DPW Superintendent Tom Girard – Glens Falls TODAY Moreau United – News 10 Casella Organics & Saratoga Biochar – Post Star
Today, Gary discusses a study showing a decline in enrollment at Glens Falls City Schools. Also, the Ice Castles in Lake George reopen for the weekend, while Fire & Ice in Glens Falls is cancelled once again, Glens Falls announces an upcoming lifeguard training program, Hovey Pond Park partially closes for construction, a new art gallery set to open in Chestertown, and the DEC issues some tips on avalanche awareness for those going up into the mountains. 00:02 - Intro 00:44 - Ad Break 1 01:43 - Story 1: Ice Castles Return / Fire & Ice Cancelled 03:37 - Story 2: Glens Falls Lifeguard Training 04:49 - Ad Break 2 05:13 - Story 3: Declining Enrollment at GF City Schools 07:50 - Story 4: Construction at Hovey Pond Park 08:37 - Story 5: New Art Gallery Coming to Chestertown 10:43 - Story 6: Avalanche Awareness 12:32 - Outro Stories Cited: Ice Castles Return – News 10 Fire & Ice Cancelled – News 10 Glens Falls Lifeguard Training – Glens Falls TODAY Declining Enrollment at Glens Falls City Schools – Post Star Construction at Hovey Pond Park – News 10 New Art Gallery Coming to Chestertown – Sun Community News Avalanche Awareness – News 10
Today, Gary discusses four new patrol officers sworn into the Glens Falls Police Department. Also, Lake George proposes a new law regarding storefront windows, South Glens Falls takes action on a problem house, Ticonderoga Downtown Arts Gallery's “Faces of the Future” exhibit, and The Park Theater's “Music & Technology” program. 00:02 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:42 - Story 1: Lake George Proposes Storefront Window Restrictions 04:43 - Story 2: South Glens Falls Takes Action on Problem House 06:53 - Ad Break 2 07:18 - Story 3: New Glens Falls Police Officers 08:24 - Story 4: Ticonderoga Arts Gallery: “Faces of the Future” 12:07 - Story 5: Park Theater: “Music & Technology” 13:45 - Outro Stories Cited: Lake George Proposes Storefront Window Restrictions – News 10 South Glens Falls Takes Action on Problem House – Post Star New Glens Falls Police Officers – Glens Falls TODAY Ticonderoga Arts Gallery: “Faces of the Future” – Sun Community News Park Theater: “Music & Technology” – Post Star
Today, Gary discusses the EPA's meeting regarding the Sterigenics medical equipment sterilization facility. Also, the Queensbury Union Free School District to offer free breakfast for the rest of the school year, new candidates in the running for Lake George Village Trustee, Matthew Taormino honored as Distinguished President of the Glens Falls Kiwanis Club, and the Slate Valley Museum's upcoming Ethnic Bread and Soup Night. 00:02 - Intro 00:41 - Ad Break 1 01:50 - Story 1: Queensbury Schools to Offer Free Breakfast 04:40 - Story 2: Lake George Village Trustee Candidates 07:25 - Ad Break 2 07:50 - Story 3: EPA Sterigenics Meeting 11:24 - Story 4: Kiwanis Club's Distinguished President 12:38 - Story 5: Slate Valley Museum Ethnic Bread and Soup Night 13:39 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury Schools to Offer Free Breakfast – Post Star Lake George Village Trustee Candidates – Sun Community News EPA Sterigenics Meeting – Post Star Kiwanis Club's Distinguished President – Glens Falls TODAY Slate Valley Museum Ethnic Bread and Soup Night – News 10
Today, Gary discusses updates in the ongoing story of New York's new school mascot mandate: with new developments in Cambridge and Glens Falls. Also, the Red Cross holding a blood drive at the Aviation Mall, an upcoming webinar on Cyber Security, the Glens Falls High School Bowling team, and an award-winning play coming to The Strand Theatre. 00:02 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:40 - Story 1: Aviation Mall Blood Drive 02:21 - Story 2: Cyber Security Webinar 03:38 - Ad Break 2 04:04 - Story 3: Cambridge School Board Files Appeal to Keep Mascot 07:07 - Story 4: Glens Falls Mascot Survey 11:44 - Story 5: Glens Falls High School Bowling 13:52 - Story 6: “Out of Sight… Out of Murder” Coming to Strand Theatre 15:13 - Outro Stories Cited: Aviation Mall Blood Drive – News 10 Cyber Security Webinar – Sun Community News Cambridge School Board Files Appeal to Keep Mascot – News 10 Cambridge School Board Member Resigns – Post Star Glens Falls Mascot Survey – Post Star Glens Falls "Indians" Gear Sales Boom – Glens Falls Chronicle Glens Falls High School Bowling – Glens Falls TODAY “Out of Sight… Out of Murder” Coming to Strand Theatre – Post Star
Today, Gary discusses the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as some common myths about what it is and how it works. Also, a winter weather advisory in effect for the day, this weekend's plans at the Lake George Winter Carnival, a new safety device tested during an ice rescue drill, Lake George set to be the subject of a segment on Monday morning's NBC “Today” show, and a Nashville-based band coming to play some tunes in Lake George this weekend. 00:02 - Intro 00:46 - Ad Break 1 01:49 - Story 1: Winter Weather Advisory 02:44 - Story 2: Lake George Winter Carnival [Weekend 3] 05:09 - Ad Break 2 05:35 - Story 3: SNAP Benefits 09:07 - Story 4: Lake George Ice Safety Drill 10:34 - Story 5: Lake George to be Featured on Monday's “Today” Show 11:45 - Story 6: Nashville Band Visiting Lake George 12:23 - Outro Stories Cited: Winter Weather Advisory – Post Star Lake George Winter Carnival [Weekend 3] – News 10 SNAP Benefits – Glens Falls TODAY Lake George Ice Safety Drill – Post Star Lake George to be Featured on Monday's “Today” Show – Post Star Nashville Band Visiting Lake George – News 10
Today, Gary discusses new steps toward the future of all-electric heating and cooling. Also, a Queensbury man wins an international speech contest, a group of Washington County breweries holding a special President's Day Weekend beer crawl, discussion of next steps for Ticonderoga EMS, updates in the design phase for LED streetlights in Warrensburg, and the Chapman Museum announces its schedule of special events for the month of March. 00:02 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:43 - Story 1: Queensbury Man Wins Speech Contest 02:56 - Story 2: Cherry Cider & Beer Crawl 04:34 - Ad Break 2 05:00 - Story 3: Electric Heating & Cooling 07:27 - Story 4: Ticonderoga EMS 12:39 - Story 5: Design Phase for LED Streetlights in Warrensburg 14:10 - Story 6: Chapman Museum March Schedule 15:54 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury Man Wins Speech Contest – Post Star Cherry Cider & Beer Crawl – News 10 Electric Heating & Cooling – Glens Falls TODAY Ticonderoga EMS – Sun Community News Design Phase for LED Streetlights in Warrensburg – Post Star Chapman Museum March Schedule – News 10
Today, Gary discusses a safety warning for those wishing to get out on the ice. Also, the Cambridge School Board reviews an upcoming capital project vote, another weekend of Fire & Ice cancelled due to weather, plans for a senior housing project in Lake George, and the EPA sets a public meeting regarding emissions from a Kingsbury facility. 00:02 - Intro 00:40 - Ad Break 1 01:37 - Story 1: Cambridge School Board Reviews Capital Project 03:54 - Story 2: Fire & Ice Cancelled Again 05:20 - Ad Break 2 05:44 - Story 3: How to Judge Thin Ice 08:04 - Story 4: Lake George Senior Housing Project 09:43 - Story 5: EPA Sets Meeting About Kingsbury Plant 13:17 - Outro Stories Cited: Cambridge School Board Reviews Capital Project – Post Star Fire & Ice Cancelled Again – News 10 How to Judge Thin Ice – News 10 Lake George Senior Housing Project – Glens Falls TODAY EPA Sets Meeting About Kingsbury Plant – Post Star
Today, Gary Scott celebrates Valentine's Day with his one true love: work. He's got the story on the lineup for the 2023 Adirondack Theatre Festival, and also, New York State Police decommission the Northway Call Box System, the Johnsburg Town Board appoints a new interim supervisor, and a Warren County Assistant District Attorney receives a special honor. 00:02 - Intro 00:42 - Ad Break 1 01:46 - Story 1: Northway Call Boxes Decommissioned 03:37 - Story 2: Johnsburg Board Appoints Interim Supervisor 06:50 - Ad Break 2 07:14 - Story 3: Adirondack Theatre Festival 10:39 - Story 4: Warren County Assistant DA Honored 12:05 - Outro Stories Cited: Northway Call Boxes Decommissioned – News 10 Johnsburg Board Appoints Interim Supervisor – Post Star Adirondack Theatre Festival – News 10 Warren County Assistant DA Honored – Sun Community News
Today, Gary discusses Lake George Village Mayor Bob Blais set to retire next month after 52 years as mayor. Also, registration for the Lake George Hike-A-Thon to open next month, Lake George officials considering the purchase of a new fire truck, a community connections fair at Glens Falls High School, and Ticonderoga's upcoming End of Winter Festival. 00:03 - Intro 00:47 - Ad Break 1 01:56 - Story 1: Lake George Hike-A-Thon Registration 03:58 - Story 2: Lake George Considers Million-Dollar Fire Truck 07:06 - Ad Break 2 07:31 - Story 3: Bob Blais Ends 52-Year Run as LG Village Mayor 09:26 - Story 4: GFHS Community Fair 11:48 - Story 5: Ticonderoga End of Winter Festival 13:24 - Outro Stories Cited: Lake George Hike-A-Thon Registration – Post Star Lake George Considers Million-Dollar Fire Truck – Sun Community News Bob Blais Ends 52-Year Run as LG Village Mayor – Glens Falls Chronicle GFHS Community Fair – Glens Falls TODAY Ticonderoga End of Winter Festival – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the STOP-DWI campaign for Super Bowl Weekend. Also, Queensbury Town Supervisor John Strough announces his plans to run for reelection, Minerva Central School District appoints a new Superintendent/Principal, The Hyde Collection announces its new CEO, and the NextGen Committee of the Lake George Land Conservancy to host a panel discussion on equity and inclusivity in the Adirondack Park. 00:02 - Intro 00:36 - Ad Break 1 01:39 - Story 1: Queensbury Supervisor to Seek Reelection 04:32 - Story 2: Minerva Appoints New Superintendent/Principal 06:20 - Ad Break 2 06:44 - Story 3: STOP-DWI: Super Bowl Weekend 08:33 - Story 4: The Hyde Collection's New CEO 11:02 - Story 5: LGLC NextGen Talk On Equity & Inclusion 12:41 - Outro Stories Cited: Queensbury Supervisor to Seek Reelection – Post Star Minerva Appoints New Superintendent/Principal – Sun Community News STOP-DWI: Super Bowl Weekend – Post Star The Hyde Collection's New CEO – Glens Falls TODAY LGLC NextGen Talk On Equity & Inclusion – Sun Community News
Today, Gary discusses the Village of Fort Edward moving forward with the dissolution of its police department. Also, the Ice Castles closed today due to weather, a potential location for a new Taco Bell in Queensbury, a solution to North Creek's troubles of sidewalk snow, and SUNY Adirondack announces the lineup for its Spring 2023 Writers Project. 00:02 - Intro 00:37 - Ad Break 1 01:44 - Story 1: Ice Castles Closed Today 04:32 - Story 2: Taco Bell Eyes New Queensbury Location 06:34 - Ad Break 2 07:00 - Story 3: Fort Edward PD Dissolution 08:38 - Story 4: North Creek Sidewalk Snow Solutions 10:23 - Story 5: SUNY ADK Spring Writers Project 13:47 - Outro Stories Cited: Ice Castles Closed Today – Post Star Taco Bell Eyes New Queensbury Location – Glens Falls TODAY Fort Edward PD Dissolution – News 10 North Creek Sidewalk Snow Solutions – Sun Community News SUNY ADK Spring Writers Project – News 10
Today, Gary discusses a local community activist targeted by a Facebook hacking scheme. Also, a basketball referee saved by an AED unit, Dunham's Bay Resort sold and rebranded, and the Lake George Volunteer Fire Department remembering one of its former leaders, who sadly passed away last week. 00:02 - Intro 00:33 - Ad Break 1 01:35 - Story 1: AED Unit Saves Referee at Argyle Game 04:39 - Story 2: Dunham's Bay Resort Sold & Rebranded 06:19 - Ad Break 2 06:46 - Story 3: Local Activist's Facebook Hacked 12:24 - Story 4: Former Lake George Fire Chief Remembered 14:42 - Outro Stories Cited: AED Unit Saves Referee at Argyle Game – Post Star Dunham's Bay Resort Sold & Rebranded – Glens Falls TODAY Local Activist's Facebook Hacked – Sun Community News Former Lake George Fire Chief Remembered – News 10
Today, Gary discusses the announcement of beneficiaries for this year's South High Marathon Dance. Also, scholarship opportunities offered by The Grishkot Foundation, The Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board awarded $320k for comprehensive safety action plans, and the Slate Valley Museum's upcoming “Sip & Paint on Slate” series. 00:02 - Intro 00:33 - Ad Break 1 01:32 - Story 1: Grishkot Foundation Scholarships 03:29 - Story 2: LCLGRPB Awarded $320k for Safety Plans 04:44 - Ad Break 2 05:09 - Story 3: South High Marathon Dance Beneficiaries 08:11 - Story 4: Slate Valley Museum “Sip & Paint on Slate” 09:46 - Outro Stories Cited: Grishkot Foundation Scholarships – Glens Falls TODAY LCLGRPB Awarded $320k for Safety Plans – Sun Community News South High Marathon Dance Beneficiaries – Post Star Slate Valley Museum “Sip & Paint on Slate” – News 10
Kicking off a new week, Gary Scott's got a special story on Five Towers Media: a new merger between Five Towers Design Company and Spa City Digital. In other news, Crandall Pond and Moreau Lake State Park both open their frozen waters to ice enthusiasts, Protect the Adirondacks Selects Claudia Braymer as their new Deputy Director, and a new restaurant coming to the intersection of Routes 9L and 149. 00:02 - Intro 00:41 - Ad Break 1 01:38 - Story 1: Ice Opens at Crandall Pond/Moreau Lake 03:44 - Story 2: Protect the Adirondacks Selects New Deputy Director 06:14 - Ad Break 2 06:39 - Story 3: Five Towers Media 10:08 - Story 4: Shake, Rattle & Roll 12:25 - Outro Stories Cited: Ice Opens at Crandall Pond – News 10 Ice Opens at Moreau Lake – News 10 Protect the Adirondacks Selects New Deputy Director – Sun Community News Five Towers Media – Glens Falls TODAY Shake, Rattle & Roll – Glens Falls Chronicle
Today, Gary discusses Washington County seeking new families interested in fostering. Also, the Aviation Mall Planet Fitness announces some upcoming additions, a proposal for use of a controversial herbicide returns to Lake George, and a Lake George Village Trustee honored as citizen of the year. 00:03 - Intro 00:45 - Ad Break 1 01:54 - Story 1: Planet Fitness Plans Expansion 03:40 - Story 2: Controversial Herbicide Proposal Returns 06:30 - Ad Break 2 06:55 - Story 3: Washington County Seeking Foster Parents 10:47 - Story 4: Lake George Village Trustee Honored 14:28 - Outro Stories Cited: Planet Fitness Plans Expansion – News 10 Controversial Herbicide Proposal Returns – Glens Falls TODAY Washington County Seeking Foster Parents – News 10 Lake George Village Trustee Honored – Sun Community News