Glens Falls TODAY: The Morning Brief

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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

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/

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/ \ “Anthony Nunziata: The Italian Broadway Christmas Show” – News 10 https://www.news10.com/news/north-country/italian-christmas-show-coming-back-to-glens-falls/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/