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Two Longtime Banks in the Capital Region to Merge
Glens Falls, NY (WRGB) — Two established banks in the Capital Region are set to merge. David DeMarco, President and CEO of Aero Financial Corporation, expressed optimism about the merger, saying, “It’s going to enable us to maximize growth opportunities with combined size and strength of the combined company.”
Glens Falls Police: E-bikes running red lights cause two crashes
Glens Falls Police investigating two e-bike crashes. Glens Falls Police are investigating two crashes this week involving e-bikes. On July 23, an e-bike and SUV crashed at the intersection of Bay Street and Sanford Street just before 2:15 p.m., police said. The e-bike operator had serious injuries and was taken to Glens Falls Hospital and later Albany Medical Center. The victim’s condition is stable.
State Police arrest three people for allegedly driving drunk with children in the vehicle
State Police have arrested three people recently for allegedly driving while intoxicated with children in their vehicles. Andrew P. Smith, 36, of Troy, was stopped on Hoosick Street in Brunswick around 12:30 a.m. on July 21. He was taken to the State Police station, where he recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.27%. – over three times the legal limit. In addition, police said Smith’s license is revoked because of a previous DWI conviction.
Charlene Wood seeks OK to open Qby’s first cannabis dispensary
Lake George native and Saratoga Springs resident Charlene Wood plans to open a cannabis dispensary in a shopping plaza under construction amid the factory outlets north of Northway Exit 20. “I feel women are underrepresented in the cannabis industry,” Ms. Wood told The Chronicle. “I’m excited to bring this business...
Tim Ortiz plans downtown GF wine/liquor shop where Hometown Cigar was
Tim Ortiz plans to open Glens Falls Liquor, a wine and liquor store, in half of the storefront previously occupied by Hometown Cigar Shop at 280 Glen Street, downtown Glens Falls. Mr. Ortiz, a 2013 Queensbury grad and full time acoustic musician playing at restaurants, bars and functions, plans to...
A Long Affair: Surrealism 1924 to Now at The Hyde
“A Long Affair: Surrealism 1924 to Now”, the current exhibition at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, commemorates the centennial of André Breton’s “Manifesto of Surrealism,” the text that laid the foundation for one of the most significant – and, as curator Derin Tanyol argues – enduring – movements in modern art.
Prime time Stefanik continues to perpetuate a reality that is not true
Twisting the facts has been a political art form almost as long as we have had a republic. Half-truths, hyperbole and never quite answering the tough questions are part of the DNA of the modern-day politician. I know, I was a newspaper editor for two decades and saw it up close.
Rangers searching for missing man in Warren County warn "Do not approach"
JOHNSBURG, N.Y. (WRGB) — The search continues for a missing 77-year old camper who was last seen in Warren County last week. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 77-year old Michael Zirpoli who was last seen in the town of Johnsburg on July 16th at 3 p.m.
National Guard band to perform in Capital Region
Some special performances are happening in our area starting next week. The 37 soldiers of the New York Army National Guard’s 42nd Infantry Division Band will perform six times over the next two weeks. The band traces its history back to World War I.
Temporary stage put up at Lake George’s Shepard Park
Weeks after a fire destroyed Lake George’s Shepard Park Amphitheater, the village has put up a temporary stage for concerts. The village has held concerts in the park since then in the space. Now, they have installed a temporary stage.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
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