Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 75: Parking Enforcement in Glens Falls | 12/28/22
Today, Gary discusses the City of Glens Falls resuming parking enforcement throughout the city. Also, Glens Falls High School is visited by “Glenzilla,” local restaurant Morgan and Co. provides lunch for the entire staff of the Glens Falls Police Department, the annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge coming to Lake George this weekend, and officials for the Ice Castles in Lake George warning of potential ticket scams.
00:02 - Intro
00:39 - Ad Break 1
01:46 - Story 1: “Glenzilla” Visits Glens Falls High
03:16 - Story 2: Morgan & Co. Treats GFPD to Holiday Lunch
05:05 - Ad Break 2
05:28 - Story 3: Parking Enforcement to Resume in Glens Falls
07:11 - Story 4: New Year’s Polar Plunge
09:08 - Story 5: Ice Castles Official Warns of Ticket Scams
10:19 - Outro
Stories Cited:
“Glenzilla” Visits Glens Falls High – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glenzilla-visits-glens-falls-high-school/
Morgan & Co Treats GFPD to Holiday Lunch – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/morgan-co-treats-gfpd-to-holiday-lunch/
Parking Enforcement to Resume in Glens Falls – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-to-restart-parking-enforcement/article_07ea2fea-8601-11ed-9ca1-c31b468c1c9c.html
New Year’s Polar Plunge – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100541/frigid-fun-forecast-for-lake-george-new-years-polar-plunge/
Ice Castles Official Warns of Ticket Scams – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/ice-castles-official-warns-against-ticket-scams/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 74: Christmas Eve Road March | 12/27/22
Today, Gary discusses the Christmas Eve Road March in Glens Falls. Also, challenges facing the redevelopment of the Mount McGregor Correctional Facility, an incident involving marijuana found at Johnsburg High School, and the Whitehall community remembering their resident Santa Claus, who sadly passed away this month.
00:02 - Intro
00:30 - Ad Break 1
01:29 - Story 1: Mount McGregor Prison Redevelopment
03:44 - Story 2: Marijuana Incident at Johnsburg High School
06:33 - Ad Break 2
06:59 - Story 3: Christmas Eve Road March
08:39 - Story 4: Remembering Whitehall’s Santa Claus
11:13 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Mount McGregor Prison Redevelopment – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/report-outlines-challenges-in-redeveloping-mount-mcgregor-prison-site/article_b8cf7944-83b0-11ed-91ab-e7cf6a62ecef.html
Marijuana Incident at Johnsburg High School – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100551/pot-brownies-shared-at-johnsburg-high/
Christmas Eve Road March – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/a-march-with-a-message-annual-walk-remembers-service-members-away-from-home/article_b685d522-83c2-11ed-9fe6-1b6d8c845dbd.html
Remembering Whitehall’s Santa Claus – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/whitehalls-resident-santa-claus-remembered-after-20-years-of-neighborly-magic/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 73: Dogs Rescued from Salem Home | 12/26/22
Today, Gary discusses sixteen neglected dogs rescued from a home in Salem. Also, an update to the possible reuse of the Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility, the DEC’s “First Day Hikes” set for New Year’s Day, a new member to the Johnsburg town board, and Saratoga Arts seeking submissions from local artists.
00:02 - Intro
00:33 - Ad Break 1
01:24 - Story 1: Moriah Shock Update
03:24 - Story 2: Community New Year’s Hikes
04:24 - Ad Break 2
04:47 - Story 3: Dogs Rescued from Salem Home
08:26 - Story 4: New Johnsburg Town Board Member
10:08 - Story 5: Saratoga Arts Seeking Submissions
11:07 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Moriah Shock Update – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/ny-prison-reuse-report-outlines-options-for-moriah-shock-facility/article_daddc9f6-80cb-11ed-8de5-67d96b65872b.html
Community New Year’s Hikes – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/community-new-years-hikes-coming-to-adirondacks/
Dogs Rescued from Salem Home – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/sixteen-neglected-dogs-rescued-from-home-in-salem/article_e1929632-7fa9-11ed-bffb-3bb4ebd62b7c.html
New Johnsburg Town Board Member – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100547/north-river-resident-appointed-to-johnsburg-town-board/
Saratoga Arts Seeking Submissions – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/saratoga-arts-seeks-2023-public-art-submissions/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 71: Indictment Dismissed in Fatal Hit-and-Run | 12/22/22
Today, Gary discusses the dismissal of an indictment in a fatal hit-and-run trial. Also, an arrest has been made in connection with this week’s TD Bank robbery, the Lehigh Cement plant in Glens Falls announces the timeline for its closure next year, and a cat was reunited with its owner recently after five months of being missing.
00:02 - Intro
00:32 - Ad Break 1
01:37 - Story 1: Arrest Made in TD Bank Robbery
03:36 - Story 2: Lehigh Announces Closure Timeline
05:02 - Ad Break 2
05:26 - Story 3: Indictment Dismissed in Fatal Hit-and-Run
08:14 - Story 4: Cat Reunited with Owner
11:36 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Arrest Made in TD Bank Robbery – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/arrest-made-in-td-bank-robbery-in-hudson-falls/article_f6523376-815b-11ed-b11e-278796293a59.html
Lehigh Announces Closure Timeline – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lehigh-to-lay-off-glens-falls-employees-in-april/
Indictment Dismissed in Fatal Hit-and-Run – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/indictment-tossed-in-fatal-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-retired-glens-falls-teacher/article_b08a0a38-80a4-11ed-ad03-eb84745073bf.html
Cat Reunited with Owner – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/cat-is-reunited-with-owner-before-christmas/article_f8adbd64-8149-11ed-a4b2-c36a40edd60e.html
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 72: Ukrainian Family to Return to Glens Falls | 12/23/22
Today, Gary discusses a Ukrainian refugee family returning to the Glens Falls area. Also, the Village of Greenwich set to receive federal funding for a new wastewater treatment plant, a rise in theft of used cooking oil, Revolution Rail Company’s purchase of the Saratoga and North Creek Railway, and the Open Door Mission’s new Men’s Shelter.
00:02 - Intro
00:36 - Ad Break 1
01:41 - Story 1: Greenwich to Get New Wastewater Treatment Plant
03:06 - Story 2: Theft of Used Cooking Oil on the Rise
06:00 - Ad Break 2
06:26 - Story 3: Ukrainian Family to Return to Glens Falls
08:39 - Story 4: North Creek Railway Purchase
09:56 - Story 5: Open Door Mission Men’s Shelter
11:18 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Greenwich to Get New Wastewater Treatment Plant – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/greenwich-to-get-new-wastewater-treatment-plant/
Theft of Used Cooking Oil on the Rise – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/liquid-gold-theft-of-restaurants-used-cooking-oil-on-the-rise/
Ukrainian Family to Return to Glens Falls – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/ukrainian-family-to-return-to-glens-falls-area-on-dec-31/article_93d40dd8-8222-11ed-b16a-77c0f332a320.html
North Creek Railway Purchase – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100535/new-purchase-and-partnership-bring-brighter-future-for-north-creek-railway/
Open Door Mission Men’s Shelter – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/open-door-missions-mens-transitional-shelter-phase-one/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 70: TD Bank Robbery | 12/21/22
Today, Gary discusses a robbery at the TD Bank on Main Street in Hudson Falls. Also, a fire burns down the home of Queensbury’s former Town Supervisor, Warren County announces recipients of its new ARPA funding, South Glens Falls High School announces their next Marathon Dance, and the Village of Fort Edward issues a boil water notice for residents of certain streets.
00:02 - Intro
00:39 - Ad Break 1
01:47 - Story 1: Queensbury Fire Burns Home of Former Supervisor
03:44 - Story 2: Warren County ARPA Funding Allocations
05:41 - Ad Break 2
06:05 - Story 3: TD Bank Robbery
07:50 - Story 4: 2023 South High Marathon Dance
09:43 - Story 5: Fort Edward Boil Water Notice
10:22 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Queensbury Fire Burns Home of Former Supervisor – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/queensbury-fire-burns-down-former-supervisors-home/article_3d1944e4-809d-11ed-8be6-674b7511a7fd.html
Warren County ARPA Funding Allocations – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/new-arpa-allocations-tackle-housing-suny-parks/
TD Bank Robbery – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/td-bank-robbery-suspect-still-at-large/article_17df5a5e-80a4-11ed-a76e-efa0322a1342.html
2023 South High Marathon Dance – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/south-high-marathon-dance-returning-home-in-2023/
Fort Edward Boil Water Notice – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/fort-edward-issues-boil-water-notice/article_1968b086-8073-11ed-b8fa-375147f5a7db.html
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 69: Concerns with Fort Edward Solar Project | 12/20/22
Today, Gary discusses local concerns around a solar farm proposed for Fort Edward’s grasslands. Also, local marijuana company Etain is sold to Canadian investors, the ADK Food Hub in Tupper Lake receives USDA grant funding, a new consignment shop opens on South St. in Glens Falls, and the Lake George Association hires a new Development Manager.
00:02 - Intro
00:36 - Ad Break 1
01:37 - Story 1: Etain Sold to Canadian Investors
03:39 - Story 2: ADK Food Hub Receives USDA Grant
05:15 - Ad Break 2
05:37 - Story 3: Proposed Solar Project in Fort Edward Raises Concerns
08:53 - Story 4: Fashion Follies
11:38 - Story 5: LGA Names New Development Manager
13:06 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Etain Sold to Canadian Investors – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/etain-chester-based-marijuana-operation-sold-to-canadian-investors/article_dc5f7d2c-7e20-11ed-9d43-9fbc630236a3.html
ADK Food Hub Receives USDA Grant – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100428/adk-food-hub-receives-500k-usda-grant/
Proposed Solar Project in Fort Edward Raises Concerns – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/proposed-solar-project-on-wild-bird-grasslands-in-fort-edward-raises-concerns/article_3cf8b572-7cb4-11ed-ad10-9b356790905f.html
Fashion Follies – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/consignment-shop-another-new-fit-in-south-streets-expanding-closet/
LGA Names New Development Manager – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/lga-names-danielle-brown-to-new-role-as-development-manager/article_8dc1c54c-7d73-11ed-a4ce-6f749dfc5049.html
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 67: Queensbury Cannabis Regulations | 12/16/22
Today, Gary discusses updates to the local laws regarding cannabis retailers in Queensbury. Also, Glens Falls City School District weighs in on the state’s new mascot mandate, the Lake George Land Conservancy purchases new properties around Indian Brook, the “Meet Lake George” tourism resource website relaunches, and the HOPE Holiday Gift Boutique comes to Glens Falls High School. Finally, Lake George conservation icon Jeff Killeen has sadly passed away.
00:02 - Intro
00:41 - Ad Break 1
01:46 - Story 1: Glens Falls School District Discusses Mascot Mandate
03:55 - Story 2: Land Purchase Protects Indian Brook
05:53 - Ad Break 2
06:17 - Story 3: Queensbury Cannabis Regulations
09:23 - Story 4: “Meet Lake George” Relaunch
10:47 - Story 5: HOPE Holiday Gift Boutique
12:18 - Story 6: Lake George Conservationist Jeff Killeen Dies
13:51 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Glens Falls School District Discusses Mascot Mandate – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-city-school-district-discusses-the-effects-of-mascot-mandate/article_69364d58-7b0f-11ed-a0e6-b375471788fb.html
Land Purchase Protects Indian Brook – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100409/land-purchase-protects-indian-brook-watershed/
Queensbury Cannabis Regulations – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/queensbury-plans-to-mirror-state-cannabis-sales-regulations/article_a112e640-7bba-11ed-a197-331263900cc2.html
“Meet Lake George” Relaunch – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-tourism-resource-gets-winter-relaunch/
HOPE Holiday Gift Boutique – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/gfsd-hope-boutique-a-huge-success-with-help-from-volunteers-and-lia-auto-group/
Lake George Conservationist Jeff Killeen Dies – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/jeff-killeen-lake-george-conservation-icon-dies/https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/jeff-killeen-lake-george-conservation-icon-dies/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 64: “Spirits in the Trees” | 12/13/22
Today, Gary discusses the Kiwanis Club “Spirits in the Trees” opening ceremony. Also, LEAP unveils their first community giving box, the Toys for Tots convoy makes a stop in Fort Edward, and Anthony Nunziata scheduled to perform a special Christmas show this weekend.
00:02 - Intro
00:32 - Ad Break 1
01:32 - Story 1: LEAP Community Giving Box
02:21 - Story 2: Toys for Tots in Fort Edward
04:41 - Ad Break 2
05:04 - Story 3: “Spirits in the Trees”
07:03 - Story 4: “Anthony Nunziata: The Italian Broadway Christmas Show”
08:57 - Outro
Stories Cited:
LEAP Community Giving Box – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/leap-unveils-first-community-giving-box/
Toys for Tots in Fort Edward – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/toys-for-tots-convoy-brings-toys-and-treats-in-fort-edward-stop/article_15ae3264-799c-11ed-bbac-e3848980f86f.html
“Spirits in the Trees” – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/kiwanis-club-of-glens-falls-spirits-in-the-trees-opening-ceremony/
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“Anthony Nunziata: The Italian Broadway Christmas Show” – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/italian-christmas-show-coming-back-to-glens-falls/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 63: Fort Ann School Project | 12/12/22
Today, Gary discusses an upcoming vote on a renovation project at Fort Ann Central School District. Also, Park & Elm hosts a grand opening for their restaurant space, an update in the ongoing story of Cambridge Central School District’s mascot, and Warren County seeking input from residents in its revision of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
00:02 - Intro
00:34 - Ad Break 1
01:26 - Story 1: Park & Elm
03:11 - Story 2: Cambridge CSD Mascot Change
05:22 - Ad Break 2
05:44 - Story 3: Fort Ann School Project Vote
08:07 - Story 4: Warren County Hazard Mitigation Plan
09:34 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Park & Elm – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-newest-restaurant-opens-across-from-its-previous-incarnation/
Cambridge CSD Mascot Change – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/cambridge-school-board-updated-on-mascot-changeover-plan/article_fa59d714-7830-11ed-8ce1-67d44486a64e.html
Fort Ann School Project Vote – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/vote-on-nearly-10m-fort-ann-school-project-set-for-wednesday/article_95a6ec1e-78ab-11ed-b2d7-132ccd11e897.html
Warren County Hazard Mitigation Plan – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/input-needed-on-natural-disasters-in-warren-county/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 62: Saratoga Biochar Public Hearing | 12/09/22
Today, Gary discusses the first public hearing set for Saratoga Biochar Solutions. Also, BOCES receives a boost for one of its adult education programs, the Warren County ARPA Advisory Committee suggests more funding for Glens Falls Hospital’s mental health services, and a grant brings new plants to Hudson Crossing Park.
00:02 - Intro
00:37 - Ad Break 1
01:42 - Story 1: BOCES Adult Education Boost
03:08 - Story 2: ARPA Recommends Glens Falls Hospital Mental Health Service Expansion
06:22 - Ad Break 2
06:44 - Story 3: Saratoga Biochar Public Hearing
11:56 - Story 4: Plant Grant for Hudson Crossing Park
13:10 - Outro
Stories Cited:
BOCES Adult Education Boost – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/boces-adult-education-program-gets-boost/
ARPA Recommends Glens Falls Hospital Mental Health Service Expansion – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/warren-county-arpa-committee-recommends-750-000-for-glens-falls-hospital-to-expand-adolescent-mental/article_ac359f18-75d9-11ed-846e-8795b6c4cd37.html
Saratoga Biochar Public Hearing – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/saratoga-biochar-to-hold-virtual-public-information-hearing/
Plant Grant for Hudson Crossing Park – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/gift-means-new-plants-for-hudson-crossing-park/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 61: ADK 100-Mile Challenge | 12/08/22
Today, Gary discusses The Adirondack Mountain Club’s 2023 100-Mile Challenge. Also, roadwork completes on a section of Bay Road, The Warren County Sheriff’s Office announces an arrest in connection with last month’s Cumberland Farms Robbery, and The Glens Falls Collaborative set to host Glens Falls Ladies’ Night tonight.
00:02 - Intro
00:32 - Ad Break 1
01:35 - Story 1: Bay Road Bridge Project Complete
02:27 - Story 2: Arrest Made in Cumberland Farms Robbery
03:15 - Ad Break 2
03:38 - Story 3: ADK 100-Mile Challenge
05:51 - Story 4: Glens Falls Ladies’ Night
8:01 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Bay Road Bridge Project Complete – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/bay-road-bridge-project-completed/article_5002a9ee-75ba-11ed-a93f-db18a28d3819.html
ADK 100-Mile Challenge – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/adirondack-100-mile-challenge-back-and-bigger/
Glens Falls Ladies’ Night – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/glens-falls-ladies-night/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 60: Lake George Bus Garage Approved | 12/07/22
Today, Gary discusses the approval of Lake George Central School District’s proposal for a new bus garage. Also, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a potential scammer in the area, the Town and Village of Lake George address water supply concerns, and The Long Horn Restaurant and Pub holds a fundraiser to benefit one of their employees.
00:03 - Intro
00:35 - Ad Break 1
01:44 - Story 1: Scammer Alert
02:23 - Story 2: Lake George Water Concerns
04:11 - Ad Break 2
04:34 - Story 3: Lake George Bus Garage Approved
09:27 - Story 4: Long Horn Fundraiser
11:01 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Scammer Alert – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/warren-county-sheriff-warning-of-local-scammer/
Lake George Water Concerns – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100289/lake-george-moves-forward-on-water-supply-concerns/
Lake George Bus Garage Approved – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/residents-approve-13-5-million-lake-george-school-bus-garage-project/article_7e52e478-75a4-11ed-9ad1-5bbb8eca5c87.html
Long Horn Fundraiser – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/long-horn-fundraiser-for-worker-with-tumor-nets-over-19k/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 59: Bill Gates Diner | 12/06/22
Today, Gary discusses the Bill Gates Diner set to make its grand return to the Town of Bolton. Also in the news, some exciting plans for next year’s Lake George Music Festival, the Michelle Bennett Memorial Basketball Tournament at Queensbury High School, and Warren County 4-H opens submissions for its annual pet photo contest.
Also, Gary apologizes for the sound of his voice. It was a very long day.
00:02 - Intro
00:32 - Ad Break 1
01:48 - Story 1: Turning Point for Lake George Music Festival
03:51 - Story 2: Michelle Bennett Memorial Tournament
05:30 - Ad Break 2
05:54 - Story 3: Bill Gates Diner to Return to Bolton
09:27 - Story 4: Warren County 4-H Pet Photo Contest
11:01 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Turning Point for Lake George Music Festival – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-music-festival-hitting-turning-point/
Michelle Bennett Memorial Tournament – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/michelle-bennett-memorial-tournament/
Bill Gates Diner to Return to Bolton – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/bill-gates-diner-to-return-to-bolton/article_367a5224-7317-11ed-bfdb-1f7a2ac349dd.html
Warren County 4-H Pet Photo Contest – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/calling-all-pets-4-h-chapter-holds-photo-contest/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 58: Redistricting Plans for Glens Falls | 12/05/22
To start off the week, Gary discusses proposed redistricting plans for the City of Glens Falls. Also, The Queensbury Hotel put up a life-sized gingerbread house in their lobby, the Adirondacks Welcome Center has entered into a statewide holiday decoration contest, and the Glens Falls Police Department honored a retiring patrol officer, and also made toy donations for local children in the spirit of the holidays.
00:02 - Intro
00:38 - Ad Break 1
01:34 - Story 1: Queensbury Hotel Gingerbread House
04:35 - Story 2: ADK Welcome Center Decoration Competition
06:04 - Ad Break 2
06:28 - Story 3: Redistricting Plans for Glens Falls
08:43 - Story 4: Glens Falls Police Department
09:47 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Queensbury Hotel Gingerbread House – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/life-size-gingerbread-house-debuts-at-the-queensbury-hotel/article_2709bc18-7276-11ed-8111-afc4a6512010.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
ADK Welcome Center Decoration Competition – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/northway-welcome-center-enters-holiday-competition/
Redistricting Plans for Glens Falls – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/assembly-redistricting-plan-would-move-glens-falls-back-into-114th-district/article_f1efeb04-7272-11ed-9431-bb6e28573109.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Glens Falls Police Department – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/recognizing-what-the-glens-falls-police-department-does-for-our-community/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 57: Glens Falls “Gobble Wobble” | 12/02/22
Happy Friday! Today, Gary looks back at last week’s Glens Falls “Gobble Wobble” 5K on Thanksgiving to benefit The Open Door Mission. Other stories include an opening date set for the Park & Elm restaurant space, volunteers from National Grid helping to decorate the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage in Lake George, and North Country Subaru’s “Learning Love” event with donations to Jackson Heights Elementary School.
00:02 - Intro
00:35 - Ad Break 1
01:39 - Story 1: Opening Set for Park & Elm Restaurant
03:14 - Story 2: National Grid Decorates Ronald McDonald Family Retreat
05:19 - Ad Break 2
05:43 - Story 3: Glens Falls Gobble Wobble
08:19 - Story 4: North Country Subaru “Learning Love”
09:17 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Opening Set for Park & Elm Restaurant – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/opening-set-for-park-elms-final-phase/
National Grid Decorates Ronald McDonald Family Retreat – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/national-grid-crews-help-ronald-mcdonald-family-retreat-decorate-for-holidays/article_db71f5aa-6f40-11ed-836b-9fbca5692e00.html
Glens Falls Gobble Wobble – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/open-door-mission-gooble-wobble-draws-nearly-1000-participants/
North Country Subaru “Learning Love” – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/north-country-subaru-donates-to-jackson-heights-elementary-school/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 56: Champlain Hudson Power Express | 12/01/22
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://glensfallstoday.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://glensfallstoday.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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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 55: Warren County Job Fair | 11/30/22
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://glensfallstoday.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://glensfallstoday.com/park-26-igloos-and-queensbury-hotel-christmas-trees-start-off-the-holiday-season/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 54: Giving Tuesday | 11/29/22
Today, Gary discusses Giving Tuesday: the Tuesday after Thanksgiving which is recognized as a day to support nonprofit organizations and charities. Also in the news: a shooting in the parking lot of Queensbury’s Walmart, the Lake George Arts Project seeking artists for their 2024 exhibition, and public access Narcan kits coming to Upstate NY.
00:02 - Intro
00:34 - Ad Break 1
01:35 - Story 1: Queensbury Walmart Shooting
02:37 - Story 2: Lake George Arts Project
03:55 - Ad Break 2
04:20 - Story 3: Giving Tuesday
07:17 - Story 4: Public Access Narcan Kits
08:37 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Queensbury Walmart Shooting – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/shooting-at-queensbury-rt-9-walmart-leaves-one-man-injured/
Lake George Arts Project – News 10
https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-arts-project-looking-for-new-artists/
Giving Tuesday – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/nonprofits-charities-hope-giving-tuesday-delivers/article_19fa0e08-6d1f-11ed-ad71-dff46d6ba743.html
Public Access Narcan Kits – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100199/northern-ny-receives-narcan-overdose-kits-for-public-use/
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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://glensfallstoday.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/
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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/
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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://glensfallstoday.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://glensfallstoday.com/queensbury-high-school-honors-student-athletes/
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Glens Falls TODAY: Morning Brief – Episode 53: Glens Falls PD Officer’s DRE Certification | 11/28/22
It’s Monday again and to start off the week, Gary discusses Officer Thomas Pratt of the Glens Falls Police Department receiving special Drug Recognition Expert certification. Also in the news: a record-breaking turnout for Christ Church United Methodist’s Hometown Thanksgiving, Johnsburg’s upcoming town-wide holiday festival, and the 31st annual Festival of Trees at the Queensbury Hotel.
00:02 - Intro
00:35 - Ad Break 1
01:25 - Story 1: Hometown Thanksgiving
02:52 - Story 2: “Lights On” in Johnsburg
04:43 - Ad Break 2
05:09 - Story 3: Queensbury Hotel Festival of Trees
06:07 - Story 4: Glens Falls PD Officer Pratt
08:25 - Outro
Stories Cited:
Hometown Thanksgiving – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/hometown-thanksgiving-once-again-allows-for-a-sit-down-meal/article_dec5189c-6b88-11ed-912f-87cc410d4603.html
“Lights On” in Johnsburg – Sun Community News
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/100105/johnsburg-welcomes-holidays-with-lights-on-tradition/
Queensbury Hotel Festival of Trees – Post Star
https://poststar.com/news/local/festival-of-trees-returns-to-the-queensbury-hotel-for-31st-year/article_fdc226a2-6da1-11ed-adaa-fb52916580f6.html
Glens Falls PD Officer Pratt – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.com/officer-pratt-gives-thanks-for-community-fellow-police-and-chief/
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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://glensfallstoday.com/successful-opening-for-park-elm/
North Country ARTS “Celebration Exhibit” – Glens Falls TODAY
https://glensfallstoday.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
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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/
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