Glens Falls TODAY: The Morning Brief

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 https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/nysdot-lane-closures-on-the-adirondack-northway/ Chesyca’s Vision – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/lake-george-girl-helps-fund-extracurricular-needs-of-other-youths/article_63cf8b5c-b5e5-11ed-99e4-2b655fe729ac.html Warren County Seeks Green Projects – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/green-project-ideas-sought-in-warren-county/ Warrensburg History – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101559/sandi-parisi-immersed-in-digitizing-wbg-areas-history/ Washington County Sounds Alarm on Overdoses – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/washington-county-officials-sound-the-alarm-on-overdoses/article_b7b98a1c-b9f3-11ed-b950-8b63a644c902.html Adirondack Retro Nerd Fest – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/first-ever-adirondack-retro-nerd-fest-set-for-this-spring/

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-cdta-merger-is-moving-forward-to-stabilize-our-future/article_ff8168a8-b479-11ed-be3a-cb7bca900125.html Performance Industrial – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/family-owned-woman-led-performance-industrial-commercial-industrial-cleaning-painting-flooring-systems/ Hilary Stec Appointed Queensbury Supervisor – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101551/hilary-stec-appointed-to-represent-qby-on-warren-co-board-of-supervisors/ New Downtown Apartments – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/another-dramatic-downtown-redo/ Funds for French Mountain – Lake George Mirror https://www.lakegeorgemirror.com/new-york-awards-lake-george-funds-for-french-mountain-trails/ Up Yonda Maple Festival – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/maple-festival-coming-to-up-yonda-farm/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/queensbury-breaks-ground-on-a-new-home-for-school-sports/ Birch Bark Eatery to Become Airbnb – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/downtown-eatery-apartments-to-evolve-into-an-airbnb/ Overnight Parking Pilot Program – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/overnight-parking-pilot-program-set-for-each-glens-falls-ward/article_275efaae-b2bb-11ed-a3b4-7fb7b57b7c20.html Paid Parking – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/paid-parking-model-being-considered-by-city-officials/article_3dd86a98-b6b9-11ed-b232-6bf2c810a27e.html Warrensburg Alumni Sought for Special Concert – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101546/wcs-alumni-sought-for-choral-concert-dedicating-auditorium/ Warren County Recycling Forum – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/forum-set-on-food-recycling-in-warren-county/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/judge-rules-against-herbicide-in-lake-george/ ARCC Lunch With Legislators – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/arcc-lunch-with-legislators-event/ South High Marathon Dance 2023 – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/south-high-marathon-dance-raises-630-000-for-22-beneficiaries/article_7bd15e5a-baf0-11ed-b02a-9f5074cc6ddc.html South High Marathon Dance Origins – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/teacher-who-helped-start-south-high-marathon-dance-reflects-on-events-impact/article_3d4f42fc-bad0-11ed-806c-97ce04fc6293.html Moreau United – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/moreau-united-jesse-fish-aims-to-unseat-kusnierz-oust-vantassel-too/ “History On the Road” – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101489/local-historian-launches-tv-history-adventure-series/ Donations for Lake George Food Pantry – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/donations-sought-for-lake-george-food-pantry/

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 https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/adk-united-girls-in-debut-season-reached-nys-hockey-final/ Quaker Rd. Traffic Study Results – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/study-change-needed-along-quaker-road-corridor/ The War in Ukraine: Glens Falls Supports Refugees – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/the-glens-falls-community-says-hello-and-welcome-to-ukrainian-refugees/ The War in Ukraine: American Citizen Returns as Refugee – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/the-war-in-ukraine-american-citizen-returns-as-refugee/ The War in Ukraine: Kelly’s Angels – Hugs for Ukraine – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/kellys-angels-expands-with-a-new-program-for-ukrainian-children/article_bca7b384-b780-11ed-b69e-5b90a5b235cc.html Glens Falls Restaurant Week – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/whos-cooking-at-glens-falls-restaurant-week/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/massies-restaurant-takes-some-time-off-in-south-glens-falls/ The 340B Revenues – Lake George Mirror https://www.lakegeorgemirror.com/budget-proposal-to-divert-funds-from-health-centers-faces-opposition/ Glens Falls Housing Authority – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/housing-authority-and-tenants-juggle-simultaneous-renovations-to-four-complexes/article_3bea744c-ad7c-11ed-9fb3-c3438e543ffc.html Washington County Denies Amish Code Exemptions – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/washington-county-supervisors-wont-grant-amish-waivers-from-code-rules/article_9137450a-af26-11ed-90e6-6fe451d06906.html Pinewood Derby – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/pinewood-derby-returning-to-aviation-mall/ Strand Rallies Around Alan Dunham – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/strand-rallies-around-alan-dunham-after-brain-injury/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/suny-adirondack-adds-new-it-training-course/ Plans for Wilton Mall – Saratoga TODAY https://www.saratogatodaynewspaper.com/today-in-saratoga/business/item/18638-details-emerge-on-wilton-mall-plans-296-apartments-86-townhomes ProcellaCOR EC Hearing – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/court-hears-case-for-and-against-herbicide-on-lake-george/ E-Bikes on the Bikeway – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-public-safety-board-members-debate-e-bikes-on-warren-county-bikeway/article_b8a0b3f6-b1f6-11ed-acf2-abbb00c59bda.html Ice Castles May Close Next Week – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101440/lake-george-ice-castles-may-close-next-week/ Marlene Osier Coming to Strand – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/marlene-osier-90-year-old-comedian-march-4-at-hf-strand/

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 https://www.news10.com/community/glens-falls-relaunches-social-media-presence/ Bolton to Build Rec Center at Veterans Park – Lake George Mirror https://www.lakegeorgemirror.com/bolton-to-build-year-round-rec-center-at-veterans-beach/ The Queensbury Board Race: Candidates Endorsed – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/queensbury-republican-committee-endorses-candidates/article_132ccc3e-b2c8-11ed-98f3-43d1fc298ca6.html The Queensbury Board Race: Candidate Pool Shrinks – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/race-update-queensbury-supervisor-at-large-candidate-pool-shrinks/article_6e307f2e-b14a-11ed-be7c-9f1cc612db32.html Moreau Town Board Candidates – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/radici-owner-mankouski-has-moreau-gop-nod-for-town-board-vs-2-incumbents/ Drawing Night – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/drawing-night-brings-area-artists-together-to-collaborate/article_114c0bc0-afc9-11ed-be4f-4f3b5ceb93b5.html Rock the Dock – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/rock-the-dock-returning-to-lake-george-in-july/

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/today-show-highlights-lake-george-and-its-outgoing-mayor-in-live-segment/article_00ce1e88-b13f-11ed-9840-ef474f5089b2.html Simple Strength and Conditioning – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/simple-strength-and-conditioning/ Traffic Safety: Glens Falls – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-eyes-future-of-traffic-safety/ Traffic Safety: Queensbury – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/presentation-monday-on-queensbury-traffic-study/ Lake George Village Septic Rates Going Up – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/lake-george-village-septic-rates-going-up-march-1/article_9dfbde4a-ac88-11ed-8596-577aa13c8566.html “The Bridge to 1777” – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101381/forts-winter-series-continues-with-the-bridge-to-1777/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/washington-county-winterfest-2023-officially-canceled/ Lake George Winter Carnival: Final Weekend – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101327/lake-george-winter-carnival-2023-concludes-this-weekend/ DPW Superintendent Tom Girard – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/faces-of-city-hall-tom-girard-superintendent-of-the-department-of-public-works/ Moreau United – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/new-moreau-political-party-holds-rally-thursday/ Casella Organics & Saratoga Biochar – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/sludge-provider-for-biochar-plant-has-history-of-environmental-violations/article_3417de18-ac77-11ed-9b95-cf716b2df5ae.html

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/ice-castles-coming-back-this-week-in-lake-george/ Fire & Ice Cancelled – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/warren-county/glens-falls-fire-ice-event-canceled-once-more/ Glens Falls Lifeguard Training – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/lifeguard-training-at-glens-falls-high-school/ Declining Enrollment at Glens Falls City Schools – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/consultant-little-need-for-glens-falls-to-move-fifth-graders-from-middle-school-to-elementary/article_26ca1aa4-ad59-11ed-8737-fb9b91a21dfc.html Construction at Hovey Pond Park – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/hovey-pond-to-partially-close-for-construction/ New Art Gallery Coming to Chestertown – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101316/new-art-studiogallery-to-open-in-chestertown/ Avalanche Awareness – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/dec-warns-of-avalanche-risk-in-the-adirondacks-2/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-eyeing-storefront-window-restrictions/ South Glens Falls Takes Action on Problem House – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/south-glens-falls-takes-action-on-problem-house/article_c8484472-ae18-11ed-9727-bb4b89f92906.html New Glens Falls Police Officers – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/glens-falls-police-welcome-4-new-police-officers/ Ticonderoga Arts Gallery: “Faces of the Future” – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101312/young-artists-showcase-coming-to-ti-arts-gallery/ Park Theater: “Music & Technology” – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/the-park-theater-foundation-brings-music-and-technology-to-music-in-our-schools-month/article_0c59f1ec-afcc-11ed-8fc3-1f7d8deb7962.html

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/queensbury-schools-to-begin-offering-free-breakfast/article_83b0b4b6-ac88-11ed-a572-37731d163405.html Lake George Village Trustee Candidates – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101314/lake-george-village-trustee-candidates-emerge/ EPA Sterigenics Meeting – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/epa-hosts-kingsbury-meeting-about-health-risks-from-sterigenics-facility/article_1911a34e-ae14-11ed-9206-cfba6d6fcb6d.html Kiwanis Club’s Distinguished President – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/kiwanis-club-matthew-taormino-honored-as-distinguished-president/ Slate Valley Museum Ethnic Bread and Soup Night – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/ethnic-soup-and-bread-comes-to-slate-valley-museum/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/blood-drive-coming-to-aviation-mall/ Cyber Security Webinar – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101297/webinar-offers-advice-on-surviving-a-cyber-attack/ Cambridge School Board Files Appeal to Keep Mascot – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/cambridge-school-board-files-appeal-to-keep-mascot/ Cambridge School Board Member Resigns – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/cambridge-school-board-member-resigns-over-mascot-issue/article_e535e0a6-ad4d-11ed-9459-9f6d4b56648e.html Glens Falls Mascot Survey – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/student-cabinet-members-update-glens-falls-school-board-on-results-of-survey-on-new-mascot/article_17b82eec-ac88-11ed-80bb-ff7f9cefd058.html Glens Falls "Indians" Gear Sales Boom – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/glens-falls-indians-gear-sales-boom/ Glens Falls High School Bowling – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/gfhs-bowling-has-banner-season-jocelyn-smith-heads-to-state/ “Out of Sight… Out of Murder” Coming to Strand Theatre – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/whodunit-comes-to-the-strand-theatre/article_6b194b10-afd6-11ed-ae17-7fd6feae8e68.html

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/winter-weather-advisory-in-effect-friday-for-warren-washington-counties/article_738698e4-ae54-11ed-9c8f-2f0461ebbdaf.html Lake George Winter Carnival [Weekend 3] – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-winter-carnival-not-breaking-a-sweat-at-warm-weather/ SNAP Benefits – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/your-family-may-be-eligible-for-snap-benefits/ Lake George Ice Safety Drill – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/new-safety-device-tested-during-ice-rescue-drill-on-lake-george/article_22f12c2c-ab3f-11ed-886b-d36554953258.html Lake George to be Featured on Monday's “Today” Show – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/lake-george-to-be-featured-on-mondays-today-show/article_7e42e73e-ae3a-11ed-b89e-c399e35d66fa.html Nashville Band Visiting Lake George – News 10 https://www.news10.com/community/concerts-performances/nashville-band-visiting-lake-george-for-presidents-day-weekend/

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/queensbury-man-wins-speech-contest/article_f9dc4a54-ab18-11ed-bde9-d7bb9d723df6.html Cherry Cider & Beer Crawl – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/presidential-beer-crawl-connecting-washington-county-breweries/ Electric Heating & Cooling – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/in-new-york-the-future-of-heating-and-cooling-is-electric/ Ticonderoga EMS – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101208/town-supervisor-urges-community-to-get-involved-in-ems-issue/ Design Phase for LED Streetlights in Warrensburg – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/design-phase-nears-completion-for-led-streetlights-for-warrensburg/article_7ca3dc34-a8be-11ed-99b5-3b1ea4ed019d.html Chapman Museum March Schedule – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/timbuctoo-talk-coming-to-chapman-in-march/

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/cambridge-school-board-reviews-plans-for-11-7-capital-project-public-to-vote-march-21/article_683640c0-a981-11ed-94db-af4f5c304654.html Fire & Ice Cancelled Again – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/fire-ice-canceled-in-glens-falls/ How to Judge Thin Ice – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/how-to-judge-thin-ice-this-winter/ Lake George Senior Housing Project – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/lake-george-senior-housing-project-near-million-dollar-beach/ EPA Sets Meeting About Kingsbury Plant – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/epa-sets-public-meeting-about-kingsbury-plants-emissions/article_c323b9c8-a89a-11ed-9621-bfd67fcf9079.html

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/northway-call-boxes-being-removed-this-year/ Johnsburg Board Appoints Interim Supervisor – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/interim-supervisor-appointed-in-johnsburg/article_a997c084-aa21-11ed-837c-33cce4d61d00.html Adirondack Theatre Festival – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/adirondack-theatre-festival-planning-biggest-year-ever/ Warren County Assistant DA Honored – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101185/warren-co-assistant-da-honored/

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/registration-to-open-march-6-for-11th-annual-lake-george-hike-a-thon/article_873543b0-a696-11ed-b01f-874de7b3e76c.html Lake George Considers Million-Dollar Fire Truck – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101209/lake-george-officials-mull-purchase-of-17m-fire-truck/ Bob Blais Ends 52-Year Run as LG Village Mayor – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/bob-blais-86-to-end-52-year-run-as-lake-george-mayor-ray-perry-likely-successor-but-still-time-to-declare/ GFHS Community Fair – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/gfhs-community-fair-featured-suny-adirondack-free-continuing-education/ Ticonderoga End of Winter Festival – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/ticonderoga-end-of-winter-fest-coming-in-march/

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/strough-to-seek-reelection-as-queensbury-town-supervisor/article_dceb1ef4-a6fc-11ed-8e98-1b8c82bca0e7.html Minerva Appoints New Superintendent/Principal – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101163/minerva-school-board-to-appoint-new-superprincipal/\ STOP-DWI: Super Bowl Weekend – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/law-enforcement-agencies-join-in-on-stop-dwi-super-bowl-sunday/article_74fb1a04-a70d-11ed-b96e-ef087a8d6647.html The Hyde Collection’s New CEO – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/john-lefner-elected-new-ceo-of-the-hyde-collection/ LGLC NextGen Talk On Equity & Inclusion – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101162/lglc-nextgen-committee-hosts-talk-on-equity-inclusion/

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 https://poststar.com/news/local/rain-in-forecast-to-close-ice-castles-on-thursday/article_6c6ca2f4-a71c-11ed-9f66-b7dbac72940e.html Taco Bell Eyes New Queensbury Location – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/evolution-of-business-taco-bell-eyes-busy-intersection-in-queensbury-for-new-location/ Fort Edward PD Dissolution – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/fort-edward-moving-forward-with-police-department-dissolution/ North Creek Sidewalk Snow Solutions – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101119/remedy-sought-for-north-creeks-sidewalk-snowbanks/ SUNY ADK Spring Writers Project – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/writers-coming-to-suny-adirondack-this-spring/

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 https://poststar.com/sports/quick-thinking-aed-unit-save-referee-at-argyle-game/article_bc836d8c-a4e6-11ed-9323-2b7d406459d3.html Dunham’s Bay Resort Sold & Rebranded – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/dunhams-bay-resort-restaurants-sold-for-1-8-million-rebranded-bayside-resort/ Local Activist’s Facebook Hacked – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101118/wbg-residents-facebook-page-hijacked-fbi-intervenes-in-ransom-attempt/ Former Lake George Fire Chief Remembered – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/lake-george-fire-chief-who-led-ethan-allen-response-dies/

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 https://glensfallstoday.com/love-of-community-public-service-and-balloons-the-grishkot-foundation-expands-scholarship-opportunities/ LCLGRPB Awarded $320k for Safety Plans – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101097/lclgrpb-awarded-320k-for-comprehensive-safety-action-plans/ South High Marathon Dance Beneficiaries – Post Star https://poststar.com/news/local/education/south-high-marathon-dance-recipients-announced/article_e2bc4a86-a497-11ed-8cac-0310ec0bf299.html Slate Valley Museum “Sip & Paint on Slate” – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/washington-county/granville-museum-plans-sip-paint-on-slate-series/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/glens-falls-crandall-pond-open-for-skating/ Ice Opens at Moreau Lake – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/moreau-lake-state-park-open-for-ice-activities/ Protect the Adirondacks Selects New Deputy Director – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101055/protect-the-adirondacks-selects-new-deputy-director/ Five Towers Media – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/spa-city-digital-and-five-towers-design-announce-merger-as-five-towers-media/ Shake, Rattle & Roll – Glens Falls Chronicle https://www.glensfallschronicle.com/shake-rattle-roll-coming-in-may/

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 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/queensbury-planet-fitness-getting-new-machines-more-space/ Controversial Herbicide Proposal Returns – Glens Falls TODAY https://glensfallstoday.com/lake-george-controversial-herbicide-proposal-is-back/ Washington County Seeking Foster Parents – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/foster-parents-needed-in-washington-county/ Lake George Village Trustee Honored – Sun Community News https://suncommunitynews.com/news/101010/longtime-lake-george-village-trustee-john-earl-hailed/