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Saratoga Chamber Launches Petition for Bikes on Trains

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, May 9th, 3:04 pm

SARATOGA SPRINGS – An online petition, launched by The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce asks Amtrak to allow bikes on trains between NYC and Canada

"Allowing bikes on Amtrak trains between New York City and Montreal is a common sense idea that is good for our environment and local economy, as it would further promote Saratoga and its many bike trails as a premier destination for 'green travel.' Saratoga Springs is home to some terrific cycling trails, so it is logical to request that Amtrak allow bikes on its trains running between New York City and Montreal so travelers can enjoy all that our local great outdoors have to offer,” said Sen. Marchione, one of the petition’s supporters.

The petition is available for public viewing here.

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Warren County weighs whether to get in running for casino

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 10:22am

LAKE GEORGE - On a beautiful spring day in Lake George, the talk is of indoor activities. Namely, casino gambling.

The governor has said he wants to put three full-fledged casinos in upstate New York as a way to improve the economy, but he's not showing his cards about where they'll go -- leaving communities all over the area wondering if they should try to get in the game.

"The gambling train is coming and do we want to get on it and see where it's going to go at the end? Or, if we stand by in station and it passes us by, it's too late," said Lake George Mayor Robert Blais.

Blais set up a public forum held Tuesday night at the Fort William Henry, where speakers were explaining the ins and outs and the public heard the pros and cons.

The owners of the 300-acre Roaring Brook Resort, just outside the village, would like to have their property used for one of New York's new casinos.

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Forum set on upstate NY casino plan

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:35am

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (AP) - Another upstate New York tourist town is looking into the idea of casino gambling.

Lake George Mayor Robert Blais has scheduled a public forum Tuesday evening to get a sense of where residents stand on casino gambling in Warren County.

Officials in Saratoga Springs and Essex County have already expressed an interest in a gambling casino.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has outlined a plan to boost tourism and economic development by allowing as many as three resort gambling casinos in upstate New York. The proposal would be subject to a referendum.

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Three New Ride Experiences at The Great Escape in 2013

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, April 25th, 3:04 pm

LAKE GEORGE - The Great Escape announced the addition of two new rides for the 2013 season on Thursday.

Along with the all-new Screamin’ Eagles, the park will debut the renovated Blizzard indoor scrambler and Marshal’s Stampede indoor bumper car attraction in Ghost Town.

The park is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th.

For more information, click here.

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Lake George named as a top lakeside vacation spot

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 5:01pm

Lake George is in some pretty good company, according to a travel blog on Yahoo.

It lists the Queen of America's Lakes as one of the lakeside vacations that have it all, with forts and family fun.

Other lakes mentioned include Lake Geneva in Switzerland, Lake Como in Italy, the lakes of Killarney in Ireland and the Finger Lakes of New York.

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Great Escape to conduct over 300 interviews for seasonal positions

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, March 29th, 3:41 pm

LAKE GEORGE - Six Flags Great Escape is looking to fill 1,500 seasonal positions for the 2013 season, and over 300 interviews will be conducted on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to fill positions.

Photo and interview opportunities are available as pre-selected applicants complete the most fun-filled, extravagant job application process in the area. Interactive interviews will take place, including role playing and even a few rounds of Jenga.
There will be no walk-up interviews conducted, all attendees are prescheduled.
The Great Escape will kick off its 59th season on Saturday, May 18. The park will be open weekends and select weekdays through June 13, when daily operations begin. Splashwater Kingdom opens for the season on Saturday, May 25.
The park is still accepting applications for the over 1,500 positions needed at sixflagsjobs.com.

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Gluten Free Buffet held in Queensbury

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, March 28th, 3:18 pm

QUEENSBURY – A local restaurant will hold their first ever gluten free buffet on Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m.

O’Tooles Restaurant Pub in Queensbury will hold the buffet to support the Glens Falls and Saratoga Celiac Support group’s monthly meeting.

“One of our long time customers was diagnosed with celiac disease” says Michael Moynihan, Manager of O'Toole's in Queensbury. “We decided it was important for us to take a proactive approach to serve our customers who needed their food to be gluten free.”

For more information about the first ever gluten free buffet, click here.

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