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CANCELED: No More Winter Realms for Lake George
The organizers say the attraction will not return for the 2024/2025 season. Thousands came out each winter to experience the Ice Castles, which was then changed to a different attraction called 'Winter Realms' in Lake George. Unfortunately, due to the warmer weather we've experienced the last couple winters, organizers have told the Warren County Board of Supervisors Tourism Committee, that the attraction will not be back in 2024.
Cannabis growth, distribution plant now approved in Warren County
QUEENSBURY—A $10 million cannabis growing and processing facility achieved site plan approval and a special use permit for nursery and agricultural uses from the Queensbury Planning Board on Thursday, June 20. The facility will be located on Stone Quarry Road in the Queensbury Industrial Park. The 30,084 square foot,...
Queensbury expected to renew contract with EDC: here's what that means
The Town of Queensbury is expected to renew their contract with the Warren County Economic Development Corporation to help attract businesses to the town. Jim Siplon, Warren County EDC President and CEO, said that there is a “general upward trend across Warren County” in project engagements and business activity.
NY weather update: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit New York Thursday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 4:24 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Saratoga, Washington and Warren counties. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:23 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
NY weather: Severe thunderstorm watch for New York until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 1:02 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. for Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
Winter Realms won’t return to Lake George due to mild weather
Winter Realms in Lake George, which used to be known as Ice Castles, will not be returning this coming winter. The operators told the Warren County Board of Supervisors’ Tourism Committee on Thursday that the mild weather made it too hard to be successful. Ice Castles enjoyed tremendous success...
Winter Realms not returning this year; here's why
Winter Realms, formerly Ice Castles, will not be returning to Lake George for the 2024-25 winter season, announced Sam Luciano, president of the Fort William Henry. The announcement came during a Warren County Coalition meeting at the Queensbury Hotel on Thursday, June 20. “We talked to them yesterday and they...
Fort William Henry Museum plans big 70th anniversary celebration
The Fort William Henry Museum is celebrating its 70th anniversary with new exhibits and upgrades and an ice cream named in honor of the historic site. “Cookies N’ Cannons” ice cream will be served by Stewart’s scoopers during Fort William Henry community day this Saturday. Admission to...
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