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Glens Falls Prepares for First Third Thursday Art Walk of 2013 »

Starry Night, created by 19 students of the Abraham Wing School's Thursday's after school Art Club. Photo Courtesy of Amanda Murphy.

Art in The Public Eye Kicks off their Third Thursday Art Walks Numerous Receptions for Local Artists throughout Glens Falls This month’s Third Thursday Art Walk in Glens Falls (the first one of…

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Glens Falls Food Co-Op to Host General Meeting on May 13th »

Glens Falls Food Co-op

Future Plans for the Glens Falls Co-Op to be Discussed at Crandall Library Glens Falls Food Co-Op General Meeting If you’ve heard of the Glens Falls Co-Op, and have been interested but never…

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Bluegrass Comes to The Little Theater in Fort Edward on May 11th »

High Octane

High Octane at The Little Theater on the Farm Little Theater on the Farm presents an evening of Bluegrass From the West Virginia Panhandle comes that hard-driving ‘no holds barred’ bluegrass music courtesy…

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Time to Wet Yer Whistle at the Glens Falls Brewfest »

Glens Falls Brewfest. Photo Courtesy of The Pour Blog

Over 50 Breweries at this Year’s Brewfest Preview of the 2013 Glens Falls Brewfest Ya like beer? Who doesn’t? So, if you just happen to find yourself in Glens Falls on Saturday, May…

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Features

General Joseph Warren’s Legacy in the Adirondacks »

General Joseph Warren

Warren County Named after American Revolutionary War Hero The Legacy of General Joseph Warren Warren County is the prominent…

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New Outdoor Skywalk Planned for The Wild Center in Tupper Lake »

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY

A Walk on the Wild Side at the Wild Center The Wild Center Plans a Treetop Walk Hinging on…

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Deep in the Heart of the Berkshires: The Hampton Terrace in Lenox, Mass »

Hampton Terrace. Photo Courtesy of Jumping Rocks

Hampton Terrace: 91 Walker Street in Lenox, Massachusetts A Great Place to Kick Back and Relax in the Berkshires…

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Need a Quick Getaway? Why not Visit Inlet? »

The sign at Arrowhead Park in Inlet, NY

Inlet: An Overlooked Treasure in the Adirondacks A Quaint Treasure in Hamilton County There’s a large mosaic in Arrowhead…

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Controversy Arises Over PETA’s No Kill Policy »

Kittens at an animal shelter. Photo Courtesy of animalport.com

PETA and Allegations of Animal Cruelty Animal Rights Organization Under Scrutiny We’ve all been caught watching TV when a…

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Katharine Burr Blodgett: An Innovative, Accomplished Schenectady Native »

Katherine Burr Blodgett

An Inventor and Physicist who Created Low-Reflectance “invisible” Glass Katharine Burr Blodgett: A Scientific Pioneer She was the first…

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New York’s Attorney General Takes a Stand Against Acid Rain Pollution »

Acid Rain Threatens the Adirondacks. Photo Courtesy of Rensselaer Magazine

Fund Established to Fight Acid Rain Pollution A New Grant to Help Reverse Acid Rain Pollution in the Adirondacks…

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  • Lake George Hudson River Recreation Area, Warrensburg, Photo by Dave Bower

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  • Early Evening in Schroon Lake, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • A Feathered Friend in Saratoga, Photo by Dave Bower

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  • On Lake Flower in Saranac Lake, Photo by Dave Bower

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  • Along Rt. 73, Northern Essex, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • Along the Hudson River, Outside of North Creek, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • Near Riverside Station, Riparius, Photo by Dave Bower

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  • Lake George in Winter, Bolton Landing, Photo by Dave Bower

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  • Mirror Lake, From Main Street, Lake Placid, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • At the World's Oldest Marble Quarry, Dorset, VT, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • At the World's Oldest Marble Quarry, Dorset, VT, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • At the World's Oldest Marble Quarry, Dorset, VT, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • Granville, At Mettawee River, Photo by Monica Sirignano

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  • Dorset, VT, At the World's Oldest Marble Quarry

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  • Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Pottersville

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  • Schroon River, Chestertown, near Friends Lake

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  • Just outside of Warrensburg

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  • Hague Brook, Hague

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  • Lake George Hudson River Protection Area, Warrensburg

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  • Garnet Lake, Thurman

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  • Friends Lake

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  • A Tree Grows in Pottersville

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  • Up Yonda Farm, Bolton Landing

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  • Lake George Hudson River Recreation Area, Warrensburg

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  • Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, Pottersville, NY

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Jeremy Dubs Presents The Words, CD Review »

Jeremy Dubs: The Words, The Soundscape of Dreams An Intricate Weaving of Surreal Invocations Jeremy Dubs has recently released his new album. With the help of his band mates, of whom are his girlfriend Rebecca MaComber who plays trumpet, and Vanessa Zaehring who sings and plays cello, he has created another veritable musical tour de…

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The Words by Jeremy Dubs

A Wild Ride into Madness: Identity Thief, Movie Review »

Identity Thief: Crude and Extremely Humorous Identity Thief, Movie Review Seth Gordon’s new movie Identity Thief satisfied a need for a new breed of comedy. It blends heartfelt comedy with perverse shock humor, creating a fusion of morals and potty jokes. Jason Bateman plays Sandy, an honest and moral businessman who has had his identity…

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Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman in Identity Thief (Seth Gordon, 2013)

Experiencing Yaddo First-Hand: An Interview with Cartoonist Dean Haspiel »

Dean Haspiel on His Experience at Yaddo A Look Inside the Artists’ Community By Dave Bower The Yaddo artists’ community in Saratoga Springs has served as a retreat for close to 6,000 of America’s most celebrated artists, writers and composers, including Sylvia Plath, Philip Roth, James Baldwin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Saul Bellow, Truman Capote,…

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Dean Haspiel at the Yaddo Mansion

The Night Circus: A Worthwhile Last Minute Summer Read »

Magic, Mystery and Romance in the 19th Century The Night Circus: Book Review Living in the northeast, it’s hard not to feel a bit weary as summer fades into fall and the daylight hours begin to diminish. The cool evenings are a subtle reminder that soon everything will be covered in snow again, and the…

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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

A Fun Night at the Theatre: APE’s 24 Hour Play Fest, Review »

Review of Art in the Public Eye’s 24 Hour Play Fest Local Artists Perform to a Sold Out Crowd at the Wood Theater With the success of this year’s 24 Hour Play Fest in Glens Falls, plans are already underway for a 2014 edition. Spearheaded by Art in the Public Eye (APE), this year’s event held…

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Paul Daniel West and Emily Murphy in Apartment 37 at the 24 Hour Play Fest. Photo by Tim Harris of the Adirondack Photographic Society

Louis C.K.’s Successful Transition to Prime Time TV: A Review of Louie »

Louis C.K. Abstracts the Everyday Experience The Veteran Comedian Takes to the Airwaves in Louie, Review Louis C.K. is the kind of comedian who can use shock humor without being predictable. His sarcastic tone indicates a deeper understanding of how language often sells us short nowadays. His sardonic wit narrows in on criticizing others without…

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Louis C.K. in Louie. Photo Courtesy of Salon

City Blogs

Another still from the Joseph Correia arrest video.

Police Power and the Arrest of Jonas Correia: Northampton Blog »

A Public Arrest in Northampton Questions Police Brutality Police Brutality and Racial Profiling in Northampton Northampton considers itself a bastion of freedom. It is the “Happy Valley” land of peaceful…

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Food/Drink

HINGE: A Doorway To Quality Beer and Entertainment (Northampton Blog) »

Hinge in Northampton, MA. Photo Courtesy of Hinge

Hinge: A Hip Hangout in Northampton Four Floors of Quality Beer and Entertainment Hinge is a fascinating restaurant/bar in Northampton which sports…

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Cafés Through a Barista’s Eyes: Who Has the Best Coffee in Albany? »

The Daily Grind

Searching for the Best Cup of Coffee in Albany Cafés Through a Barista’s Eyes Being a Barista is one of the best and…

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Meat Minus the Drug Cocktail: Chipotle’s Push for Better Pork »

Pork. Photo Courtesy of Care2 Healthy Living

An Argument for Antibiotic Resistance Chipotle’s Locally Grown Initiative The story about the food industry can start to sound the same after a…

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Time to Get Irish: Power’s Irish Pub in Clifton Park, Review »

Power's Irish Pub. Photo by Kate Smith

Power’s Irish Pub Gets Ready for St. Patrick’s Day Clifton Park Pub Wears Green Year Round It’s definitely the trend to push…

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Samantha’s Café Hosts “Soup’r Delicious” Recipe Contest to Benefit Local Charities » Get Cooking with Jessica Nicosia: Chocolatey Winter Comfort Food » Romancing the Grape: The Capital Region Wine Festival at Proctors » Bagging the Greens: Do You Know What’s in that Bag of Salad? » Trader Joe’s Coming to Albany » New Pizza Comes to Clifton Park: Top My Pizza, Review »
The Honest Weight Food Co-Op in Albany. Photo Courtesy of Groupon

Co-ops: A Great Way to Spice Up Your Grocery Shopping Routine »

What Several Area Food Co-ops Have to Offer Local Alternatives to Chain Supermarkets My dad is the only person I know that loves to grocery shop. No matter where he’s…

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Members of the bread family, which contain gluten. Photo Courtesy Dr. Mark Hyman

How to Deal With Gluten Intolerance »

Gluten Sensitivity and Related Health Issues That Crazy Little Thing Called Gluten Among food-related buzz words like low-fat and vegetarian, a new phrase everywhere: gluten-free. Forget peanut allergies which cause…

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New Outdoor Skywalk Planned for The Wild Center in Tupper Lake »

A Walk on the Wild Side at the Wild Center The Wild Center Plans a Treetop Walk Hinging on state regulatory approval and fundraising efforts, the Wild Center hopes to bring a new attraction called the ‘Treetop walk’ to the public by 2015. Similar in concept to the Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped steel structure with glass…

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The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY

Dust off Your Bicycles: A Preview of the 9th Annual Tour of the Battenkill Valley »

Cambridge Hosts the 2013 Tour of the Battenkill A 62 Mile Bike Tour through Washington County This year’s 9th Annual Tour of the Battenkill Valley bicycle race is slated to traverse through Cambridge on April 12-14, 2013. Approximately 3,500 racers are expected from throughout the country in the nation’s largest single-day pro/amateur bicycle race, which…

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Tour of the Battenkill. Photo Courtesy of USA Cycling

Glens Falls Food Co-Op to Host General Meeting on May 13th »

Future Plans for the Glens Falls Co-Op to be Discussed at Crandall Library Glens Falls Food Co-Op General Meeting If you’ve heard of the Glens Falls Co-Op, and have been interested but never had the time to get involved or understand what really goes on, now is your chance. The Glens Falls Food Co-Op will…

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Glens Falls Food Co-op

Six New Year’s Resolutions Not To Make »

Six New Year’s Resolutions Not To Make How many stop smoking, stop drinking, stop doing something resolutions have gone to the wayside with that first cup of strong coffee and bottle of aspirin at the start of the New Year? It’s so bad in fact that it’s caused some of us to stop making New…

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New Year's Resolutions. Photo Courtesy 5 Minutes For Mom

Deep in the Heart of the Berkshires: The Hampton Terrace in Lenox, Mass »

Hampton Terrace: 91 Walker Street in Lenox, Massachusetts A Great Place to Kick Back and Relax in the Berkshires Thinking of venturing to the Berkshires for the weekend? It’s a great place to spend a few days, and right in the heart of the area is a very charming B&B that not only is connected…

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Hampton Terrace. Photo Courtesy of Jumping Rocks
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