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Saratoga Race Course to host 2013 Job Fair

Submitted by Anna Didio on Monday, May 13th, 2:46 pm
Saratoga Race Course to host 2013 Job Fair

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Race Course will host a job fair from June 13- 15. Following is more information:

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will host a three-day job fair at Saratoga Race Course for those interested in working at Saratoga during the 2013 meet, which will run for 40 days from July 19 through Labor Day, September 2.

Interviews will be held at the Carousel near the East Avenue Gate from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 13; from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 14; and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.

For more information, contact the Saratoga employment line at (718) 659-3550 or click here. 

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Saratoga Chamber Launches Petition for Bikes on Trains

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, May 9th, 3:04 pm
Saratoga Chamber Launches Petition for Bikes on Trains

 

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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Three New Ride Experiences at The Great Escape in 2013

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, April 25th, 3:04 pm
Three New Ride Experiences at The Great Escape in 2013

 

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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Great Escape to conduct over 300 interviews for seasonal positions

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, March 29th, 3:41 pm
Great Escape to conduct over 300 interviews for seasonal positions

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
Gluten Free Buffet held in Queensbury

 

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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Gardenworks to open for 21st season

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, March 27th, 3:01 pm
Gardenworks to open for 21st season

SALEM – Gardenworks in Salem will open for its 21st season on April 6 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. and Sunday, April 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the opening, there will be samples of local food and products made in and around Washington County.

“We’re always trying to think of new ideas to help our customers take advantage of fresh food grown close to home,” says Meg Southerland of Gardenworks.  “It’s important to be flexible and open-minded when working with Mother Nature!  That means having recipes on-hand for cooking with what’s in season.”

The stores regular hours are Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information, call Gardenworks at (518) 854-3250 or click here. 

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