Glens Falls, NY Named Safest City in US
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Whether walking to work or walking to grab a coffee, playing catch along the sidewalks, or riding our bike to the park, we’ve always seen Glens Falls as a safe […]
Warren County’s art scene is thriving
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Warren County’s natural beauty certainly can’t be upstaged, but it is increasingly taking on a supporting role to the region’s flourishing cultural scene. Adirondack Theatre Festival opened its 28th season […]
Catching up with Kiersten Decanio, district office manager for local assemblyman
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If you’ve made any calls to Assemblyman Simpson’s office or attended any ribbon cuttings in the past year and half, chances are you’ve interacted with Kiersten Decanio. Kiersten is the […]
Number of Private-Sector Jobs Growing in Glens Falls MSA
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A recent report from the state Department of Labor shows that the number of private-sector jobs in the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) grew by 6.1 percent over the […]
Lake George Named Best Weekend Getaway from New York City
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Add a jewel to the Queen of American Lake’s crown, as this week Lake George was named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best weekend getaways […]
NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament takes place in Glens Falls
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For decades, the road to Glens Falls was paved with the hopes and dreams of the state’s most promising high school basketball players. After a six-year hiatus, Cool Insuring Arena […]
Interview with Matt Fuller, new owner of 18 Exchange St. in Glens Falls
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Matt and Nancy Fuller recently purchased 18 Exchange St. from George Normandin for $568,000. The building is the former home of Normandin Marketing and Rude Betty. We interviewed Matt Fuller […]
Jeff Strief, owner of Rude Betty, reveals store’s new location
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Rude Betty, the snarky gift store currently located on Exchange Street, is moving around the corner to 170 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls, the second new retail store relocating […]
Sandy’s building set for revitalization as Market Square Center moves forward
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Foothills Business Daily reports that Saratoga Springs developer Sonny Bonacio agreed to renovate the long-vacant Sandy’s Clam Bar building at the corner of South and Elm streets in Glens Falls. […]
Meet Bill Collins – New Mayor of Glens Falls, New York
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Bill Collins says he had no plans to take office. The Glens Falls native was busy running a screenprinting business and serving in a full-time role for Special Olympics of […]