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Prosecutors: Queensbury lender misspent funds on gold watch, vacation
A Queensbury man is accused of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars of a client’s money on personal expenses. That includes a gold watch and a lavish vacation. Kris Roglieri, who owns commercial lending company Prime Capital Ventures, took a $5 million payment from a Minnesota company, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Friday.
Americade Returns to Lake George for 41st Year
Lake George, NY (WRGB) — The streets of Lake George are alive with the roar of motorcycles as Americade returns for its 41st year. The event, which started on Tuesday and will run until Saturday night, has drawn thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from near and far. Throughout the week,...
Capital District schools get $12M for electric buses
Six school districts in the Capital Region will get nearly $12,080,000 in federal rebate funding to go toward the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. The program aims to take the burden off taxpayers and make it easier for schools to afford new buses to help preserve a clean commute.
LGAP’s 2024 Summer Concert Series
For 44 years, the Lake George Arts Project’s Summer Concert Series has been a staple of summer evenings in Lake George. This tradition continues in 2024 with another exciting lineup featuring rising stars, regional favorites, and music legends. The 2024 series boasts an impressive roster, from the genre-bending virtuosity...
Historic Saratoga takes its place at center of horse racing world when Belmont Stakes comes to town
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Health, history and horses are the three H’s carved into the welcome sign when travelers venturing into New York’s Adirondack Mountains reach Saratoga Springs. Horses have always been the main event here, where the oldest active sporting venue in the country, the...
When it comes to ProcellaCOR and Lake George, the state isn’t listening
The Lake George Park Commission (LGPC) voted this week to award a contract to put ProcellaCOR in two Lake George bays — DESPITE THE FOLLOWING:. The governments of all four towns in the north basin – site of the treatments – have expressed their official opposition to ProcellaCOR.
Seven Influential People Who Helped Make Saratoga So Special
The name Saratoga is synonymous with the best that racing can be. Each year, the Saratoga Race Course summer meet lures fans from across the country to experience the sport in an area that harkens back to a different time. Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is a timeless place that is both classic and modern, a place where history is celebrated and memories are made.
Greenwich shops, restaurants hosting scavenger hunt
Businesses in the Washington County community of Greenwich are hosting a special event this weekend to welcome shoppers. It’s a scavenger hunt of local shops, eateries and self-care practitioners. It’s being held this Saturday, June 1, and will kick off with ribbon-cutting ceremonies for two new businesses. Whistles, Bells...
Gideon Putnam Burying Ground Historic Marker Restored
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Matt Veitch was joined by the Saratoga Springs Historian and representatives from Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Saratoga Springs DPW, Saratoga Springs History Museum, and TR Signs to unveil the restored Gideon Putnam Burying Ground Historic Marker. Veitch, who represents...
Build a Lake George planetarium!
Lake George and Warren County want more winter tourism and year-round allure. With the occupancy tax spinning out millions and millions of dollars annually, the county has entered the promotional business — providing the $3-million that launched Winter Dreams outdoors at the Fort William Henry. With that kind of...
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