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Lake George tourism is booming according to business owners and Warren County officials. This as the county is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases. Despite staff shortages, businesses say that they’ve had a successful summer so far and they’re airing on the side of caution when it comes to the slight COVID uptick, urging […]

State Police in Queensbury responded to a report of a drowning that occurred on the Schroon River in Warrensburg over the weekend. Police say 15-year-old Owen Harrington of Warrensburg, was tubing on the Schroon River when he became dislodged from his tube after striking a downed tree in the waterway. Harrington became submerged in the […]

State Police in Queensbury responded to a report of a drowning that occurred on the Schroon River in Warrensburg over the weekend. Police say 15-year-old Owen Harrington of Warrensburg, was tubing on the Schroon River when he became dislodged from his tube after striking a downed tree in the waterway. Harrington became submerged in the […]

Queensbury Town Board members on Monday again expressed support for retail marijuana sales but noted certain restrictions would apply. The Post Star reports all five board members said they support allowing retail cannabis sales and lounges for on-site consumption. There was little input from the public during a discussion held on the matter.

Hoffman Car Wash is planning a second Queensbury location. The Post Star reports the business has an application to build one on the site of the old Adirondack Car Wash site on Route 9. Hoffman already has a site at 265 Quaker Road. The second location would be about 2.5 miles away from the first. […]

Hoffman Car Wash is planning a second Queensbury location. The Post Star reports the business has an application to build one on the site of the old Adirondack Car Wash site on Route 9. Hoffman already has a site at 265 Quaker Road. The second location would be about 2.5 miles away from the first.

Lake George Beach Club waiter Raffaele Sanchez-Anunziato got quite a tip from a customer recently. Turns out that customer was the owner of Paesan’s Pizza and he tacked on an $1,840 tip to a bill that came in just over $70.00… a roughly 2.500% gratuitiy. Ironically, says Sanchez-Anunziato, Paesans is where the Beach Club gets […]

A ranger rescue in Fort Ann, Washington County. Rangers responded to a call for help from a group of hikers on Buck Mountain in the Lake George Wilderness Area. The hikers reported that while exploring the summit of the mountain, a 14-year-old hiker from New Jersey, walked away from the group and was missing. While […]

Governor . Cuomo announced $900,000 in grants to support 30 not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites and public lands. Lake George Battlefield Park (Fort George) Alliance ($2,040) – To develop, print and distribute an updated Battlefield Park Tour Guide and rack card to build awareness of the new Lake George […]

A community blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross will be held at the Aviation Mall across from Peter Harris on Friday, July 30 from 1-6 p.m. The Post Star reports the Red Cross said it is experiencing a “severe blood shortage” and is working hard to meet the needs of patients and hospitals. […]