The Comet named a Roller Coaster Landmark Sep 9, 2009
The group will unveil a permanent market honoring the wooden coaster on Sept. 13 during its two-day summer conference at the amusement park near Lake George ... Officially reopened on June 25, 1994, The Comet now sits in the shadow of the scenic Adirondack Mountains at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Wild West for sale Sep 9, 2009
Since its founding in 1958 to 1979, the property was owned and operated soley by Gillette until he hit financial challenges of his own when he opened another park near Lake George Magic Forest. While Magic Forest is still in operation, catering mainly to children, Carson City has changed hands several times after Gillette s ownership and eventually closed in the late 1990s. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Hoping for a strong finish Sep 6, 2009
In Lake George, a few miles north of Six Flags, "we had a less-than-stellar, soggy July," said Luisa Craige-Sherman, executive director of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Coommerce ntion and Visitors Bureau ... Museums had a banner summer, and so did outlet stores outside Lake George. (Albany Times Union)
Saturday's high school football scores Sep 6, 2009
Lake George 36, Whitehall 14. NONLEAGUE. (Albany Times Union)
5 things you can do during the last week of summer vacation Sep 3, 2009
Stay close to home at Sylvan Beach or Delta Lake, or cruise to the Adirondack Camping Village in Lake George. 4. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
James Dormer and Paul Flippen Sep 2, 2009
Many of these images have been created in and around Australian lakes - Lake Eyre, Lake George or the man-made lakes resulting from the damming of Tasmanias rivers. But on another level, The Lake also serves as a metaphor for places that are at once seductive and dangerous, on whose mirrored surfaces our dark desires are reflected back at us. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Schumer wants federal help to fight milfoil Aug 26, 2009
The Milfoil Eradication Project initially got some of its ideas from efforts to fight milfoil on Saranac Lake and Lake George. You can show other people how you did it, and they can learn from it, Werner said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dance goes on for talents Aug 25, 2009
The Mirramu Theatre Company, on the shores of Lake George in the ACT, has become a refuge from city life. Its founder, Elizabeth Cameron Dalman, encourages us to create dance works by immersing ourselves in the bush,'' he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Going where? Stay home for vacation Aug 15, 2009
I also go through Lake George Village on my way to our cottage on the lake. The lake is 32 miles in length, and what a beauty. (Albany Times Union)
Elderhostel trips connect kids and grandparents Aug 11, 2009
But what many don't realize is that there are 200 different grandparent-grandchild programs with almost 400 departures (a handful includes three generations), which start at just $365 for four nights and draw 7,000 people annually -- everything from a summer camp at an iconic Adirondacks resort on Lake George, New York, to a tour of Oxford, England, from the perspective of "Harry Potter" and "The Chronicles of Narnia," to a rafting excursion out West. This Broadway experience, first introduced... (CNN)
Fatal cruise claims settled Aug 11, 2009
ALBANY -- Liability claims have been settled against the tour company that arranged a fall foliage excursion in which 20 passengers were killed when their tour boat overturned on Lake George ... Lead plaintiff attorney James Hacker said the only remaining claims in federal court are against the Lake George Steamboat Co. The company denies that the wake from its larger boat, the Mohican, contributed to the capsizing on a clear, calm autumn day ... Shoreline continues to operate its other tour... (Albany Times Union)
In a hamlet by Lake George, a summer playground Aug 9, 2009
BOLTON LANDING, N.Y. - We follow a family of ducks out of the calm waters of the channel, paddling past the sloping lawn and docks of the Sagamore Hotel, to reach the open water of Lake George ... When I tell people that I find Lake George more exquisite than Lake Tahoe, Lake Powell, or even that wondrous lake to the north, Champlain, they often look at me bewildered ... A trip to Lake George is not complete without a sail. (Boston Globe)
Adirondack lakes, ponds draw sweaty hikers Aug 6, 2009
The state-owned mountain is located in Thurman, 60 miles north of Albany and about 15 miles northwest of Lake George Village busy with summer tourists. The trailhead is reached through a maze of backroads. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
WILLIAM “BILL” BELLAMY HILLS, 89, Aug 5, 2009
The family enjoyed camping at Lake George, the West and in Mexico, and their camps, (vacation homes), on Lake George, N.Y. and condominiums on Lake Tahoe, Calif. Travels included a family tour of Europe in 1965. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
New Schoharie County Welcome Center Is The First Step In A New Tourism Effort (2) Aug 4, 2009
The caverns are the number one attraction to the county with approximately 150,000 visitors each year and Holts wants to see people stay and visit in the county instead of getting in their car and driving to Lake George or Cooperstown. "We want them to stay and see all that there is to see here.". (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Tax cuts sound nice, but village consolidation is hard work Aug 4, 2009
The village of Lake George in Warren County as well as Corinth, Victory and Schuylerville in Saratoga County currently are debating or studying a potential dissolution or consolidation. Long term, I don t see how it wouldn t help, said Jim Quirk, owner of Lake George Shoreline Cruises boat company in addition to a restaurant and King Neptune s bar ... But it s not unusual for town taxpayers to see an increase in taxes if the town government ends up providing services to the former village... (Albany Business Review, NY)
Waltham swimmer aims to cross English Channel Aug 1, 2009
She received a boost of confidence the following year after finishing fourth among the women - and eighth overall - at the Lake George Swim Marathon, where she drew the attention of International Swimming Hall of Fame member Dale Petranech. He told me I reminded him a bit in personality and stature of Lynne Cox, the legendary long-distance swimmer and author (who twice held the time record for women across the English Channel) and he encouraged me to look into swimming the English Channel... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Known for the wrong things Jul 26, 2009
They expected to cross over to what is today's Lake George and beyond before encountering the enemy. But on the night of July 29, they suddenly came face to face with a Mohawk war party paddling up the lake. (Albany Times Union)
Livin Lovin might improve in CCA Oaks Jul 24, 2009
Pompa's purchases include Franny Freud, a 2-year-old New York-bred filly who is likely to run in next Wednesday's Schuylerville, the opening day feature at Saratoga; Mary's Follies, a 3-year-old filly who won the Boiling Springs at Monmouth and who will run in the Grade 2 Lake George on July 31; and D' Funnbyone, a 2-year-old son of D'Wildcat who finished second in a stakes at Calder and who is slated to run in the Grade 2 Saratoga Special on Aug. 20. Franny Freud remained with trainer John... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Georgia O'Keeffe and Lake George Jul 22, 2009
O Keeffe s relationship with Stieglitz naturally made her part of the Stieglitz lifestyle, which included a longstanding connection to the upstate New York region known as Lake George ... O Keeffe did manage to paint a portrait of her new Lake George studio in 1922, a study in deep tones with a small, pure white window frame ... While O Keeffe s painting may appear to be a concession, upon closer examination My Shanty, Lake George is most likely anything but deferential. (Suite101.com)
Artists entwined Jul 20, 2009
The oil paintings depict Lake George in a surreal, colorful way, playing with notions of line and perspective ... O'Keeffe moved from New York to Lake George in 1919, where she tinkered with her burgeoning form of abstraction ... In 1929, she began to divide her time between Lake George and New Mexico. (Albany Times Union)
Church bus crash kills 1 in Miss.; 23 injured Jul 13, 2009
Police were investigating what caused the 3:15 a.m. wreck on the Adirondack Northway in the town of Lake George, about 60 miles north of Albany. The bus tipped onto its side, slid and veered into the rock a quarter-mile south of the highway's Exit 21, Queensbury fire Chief Joseph DuPrey told the Glens Falls Post-Star newspaper. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Upstate New York, from $70 a night Jul 10, 2009
Troy is near several universities, Lake George, and the Saratoga racetrack ... Lake George, from $199 per room per nightThe package at the Wingate by Wyndham includes accommodations, breakfast daily and two adult and two child tickets to (a $134 value) or (a $116 value) ... The hotel has a pool and is located in a wooded area by the Adirondack Mountains, within walking distance of Lake George. (MSNBC -- Travel)
3 hurt in bus crash still hospitalized Jul 7, 2009
LAKE GEORGE Three passengers injured in Sundays deadly bus crash on the Northway remained at Glens Falls Hospital on Monday, none with life-threatening injuries, officials said. Two female passengers were listed in fair condition, including one who had been listed as serious. (Albany Times Union)
Fire ravages resort Jul 7, 2009
View of part of the wreckage of a burned building at Capri Village in the town of Bolton, NY, looking towards Lake George, on Sunday afternoon July 5, 2009 ... Fire ravages Lake George resort ... BOLTON -- An enormous fire heavily damaged a resort Saturday evening on Lake George's western shore, the Warren County Sheriff's said. (Albany Times Union)
One killed in bus crash Jul 7, 2009
LAKE GEORGE -- State Police continue to investigate a bus crash on Interstate 87 early Sunday that took the life of a New York City woman who was traveling with others to visit North Country correctional facilities. The bus, which was carrying nine passengers -- eight adults and one infant -- and the driver, was traveling north on I-87 around 3:15 a.m. when it went off the highway to the left, rolled on its side and came to rest near a rock ledge in the highway's median a quarter mile before... (Albany Times Union)
Future of fire-torn resort in doubt Jul 6, 2009
Historic Lake George mansion was where 'ghost' Sarah roamed ... LAKE GEORGE -- Sarah the ghost has no home ... The building was the waterfront centerpiece of the Capri Village Lake George Village and Motel, with a stately stone veranda facing a sweeping view of the lake and green mountains. (Albany Times Union)
Bus with N.Y. prison visitors tips over, kills 1 Jul 6, 2009
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (AP) A bus transporting visitors to upstate prisons rolled onto its side and plowed into a rock ledge on a highway in the Adirondack mountains early Sunday, killing a woman pinned underneath and hurting nine other people, authorities said. Police were investigating what caused the 3:15 a.m. wreck on the Adirondack Northway in the town of Lake George, about 60 miles north of Albany. (USA Today)
Bust means less boom on 4th Jul 4, 2009
The village of Lake George will have July Fourth fireworks, but the $8,000 show will include no band or other entertainment before the fireworks ... Bolton Landing on Lake George plans a $12,000 fireworks show. (Albany Times Union)
Rebranding a legend Jun 29, 2009
Nearly 850 young singers applied for this summer's apprenticeship program at Lake George Opera ... Patrons will notice that a new logo carries the words "Opera at Saratoga" in bold type while "Lake George" is de-emphasized ... That's 25 miles and a world away from the little resort town of Lake George. (Albany Times Union)
Tourist spots bank on people staying close to home Jun 21, 2009
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. -- Steve Puricelli admits he couldn't have picked a worse day to buy a motel -- Sept. 15, 2008 ... Industry experts say family friendly places such as Cape Cod and Lake George, in the densely populated Northeast and with an array of amusement parks, arcades, campsites and recreational attractions, are well-suited to weather the economic downturn as budget-conscious travelers seek getaways closer to home ... Steve Foster, a British accountant working for an Albany-area company,... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Great Travel Getaways To Honor Dad On Father's Day Jun 19, 2009
Adirondack Wineries Free Wine Tasting - Lake George, NY To treat your dad, bring him with to the Adirondack Winery at 285 Canada St, Lake George, NY. The event takes place on Sunday, June 21, 2009 between12pm - 5pm ... 285 Canada St, Lake George, NY. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Top 10 Housing Markets for the Next 10 Years Jun 6, 2009
With attractions like beautiful Lake George just a short drive away, tourism has long played a key role in the local economy. But the area, which has about 130,000 residents, is also considered "the catheter valley" on account of its thriving medical device manufacturing industry. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Stewards try to stop spread of invasive species May 26, 2009
On Lake George in the eastern Adirondacks, stewards will be at boat ramps for the fourth straight summer, said Emily DeBolt, program coordinator for the Lake George Association ... Lake George Association. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
On guard for aquatic hitchhikers May 26, 2009
On Lake George, stewards will be at boat ramps for the fourth straight summer, said Emily DeBolt, program coordinator for the Lake George Association. Last year, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, four stewards and an assistant coordinator inspected 2,964 boats, removed and bagged plant or animal material in 113 samples, and found invasive plants or animals in 61. (Albany Times Union)
Bee Swarm Traps Workers In NY Game Store May 25, 2009
Two children were killed while boating on Lake George on Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A South Florida bail bondsman who has been investigating the disappearance of 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings is in the Putnam County Jail on charges of false imprisonment. (News4Jax.com, FL)
America's 'Top 100 Family Campgrounds' Announced by ReserveAmerica May 23, 2009
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Newest attractions May 20, 2009
Lake George, N.Y.: New Sasquatch drop tower, park's tallest ride at 19 stories tall. Hershey, Pa. (MSNBC -- Travel)
#49 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
Nearby, the Spa Little Theater hosts local plays as well as the Lake George Opera Festival ... HAPPENINGS Quadricentennial Family History and Heritage Day in Congress Park (June 7); 32nd Annual Freihofers Jazz Festival (June 27-28); Lake George Opera Ball (July 2-12); 39th Annual Saratoga Springs Antique Show (Aug. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
#2 LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK May 15, 2009
2 LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK - New York Post ... 2 LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK ... The jewel of the Southern Adirondacks isn't just a good-times summer resort -- with miles of lakefront, Lake George is whatever you want it to be. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Travel: 9 Remote Getaways May 12, 2009
The historic located on Lake George in New York's Adirondack State Park isn't exactly a get-away-from-it-all kind of place. It's a full-service resort, with golfing, sailing and fishing. (Time.com)
Former Tougher exec's sentencing postponed May 12, 2009
In 2003, Shaw, a Lake George resident, and three New Jersey investors bought Tougher Industries for $5. 5 million. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Cato man charged with child sex abuse May 9, 2009
Peckham worked as a social worker with the Oswego school district from 1981 to 1992, and according to investigators, he has been known to spend summers at Roger's Rock campground in Lake George. He has also been involved in area mentor programs, according to sheriff's detectives. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Tides turn for boat owners May 8, 2009
"It seems the economic downturn has hit some people hard. Some said they lost their jobs and others have credit crunches and they have to get rid of stuff they don't really need.''One antique car, a 1965 Olds 88, is for sale for $20,000.In the boating category, there are Baja performance boats, a couple of Sea Runners, Sea Rays and a Sea Crest, as well as 3-year-old 27-foot Sun Tracker Party Barge, a pontoon boat going for $21,500.For some the motivation is age not the economy."We are retiring... (Albany Times Union)
See a list of local high school reunions Apr 28, 2009
Shaker High School Class of 1969, Aug. 15, aboard the Mohican on Lake George. Needed: Updated contact information on classmates. (Albany Times Union)
More stimulus-funded projects announced Apr 3, 2009
5 million to the West Brook Conservation Initiative in Lake George, to create a public park with nature and fitness trails. The conservation initiative involves Warren County, the town and village of Lake George, and three groups, including the Lake George Land Conservancy. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Eric F. Menoyo, at 64; was prominent Boston attorney Mar 29, 2009
During college summers, he worked at a camp near Lake George and directed the resort's musicals. He won Deirdre's attention by inviting her to his production of "Li'l Abner.". (Boston Globe)
Brociner: The real story of Evacuation Day Mar 25, 2009
The story of how Knox and his men managed to lug all that heavy artillery over both the thick and thin ice that covered Lake George, through the frozen forests and steep hills of New York and Western Massachusetts, is a story that should be told and retold to young and old alike every March 17. For present purposes, suffice it to say that it involved enormous heroism mixed with near miraculous good fortune. (Somerville Journal, MA)
State puts bite on cold-blooded operation Mar 20, 2009
Timber rattlers are a threatened species in New York, where populations are limited to certain rocky ledges around Lake George and parts of the Catskill Mountains. On Thursday, state officials revealed a three-year undercover investigation dubbed Operation Shellshock into the trafficking of protected species turtles, snakes and salamanders through the Internet and at herpetological shows where collectors buy, sell and trade animals like baseball cards. (Albany Times Union)
Conley sells Albany building, parking garage for $4.3M Mar 17, 2009
He said he believes the buyer owns a summer home in Lake George and a shopping plaza in Glens Falls. Although demand for retail space is down in the region, Conley said commercial offices are still finding buyers if they have tenants. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Canton Council on Aging Mar 3, 2009
Aug. 9 to 10: Two-day Saratoga races and Lake George cruise. Trip also includes overnight in Glens Falls, welcome reception, twilight dinner cruise on Lake George, full breakfast at Queensbury Hotel, Saratoga Springs sightseeing tour, thoroughbred horse racing museum, visit to the New York State Museum in Albany, transportation, hotel tax, maid gratuity, baggage handling and a tours of distinction. (Canton Journal, MA)
Lincoln Logs assets sold at auction Feb 7, 2009
The assets of , a bankrupt housing manufacturer near Lake George, have been sold at auction, according to court papers filed Friday ... Most worked at the company s Chestertown headquarters, about 20 miles north of Lake George in Warren County. (Albany Business Review, NY)
