The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 grant cycle through August 12. The Foundation supports public benefit organizations that improve quality of life, health, and well-being for Saratoga County residents.
Eligible applicants must be IRS-designated nonprofits offering programs that serve Saratoga County. Priority is given to proposals addressing problem gambling, youth programs, senior services, arts, recreation, and overall community enhancement.
“We take great pride in the strong partnership among the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association, and Saratoga Casino Hotel,” said Foundation Treasurer Skip Carlson. “For more than two decades, our grants have supported organizations providing education, senior services, family assistance, food security, disability support, and aid for those facing domestic violence and addiction.”
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Foundation’s website, www.saratogacasinohotelfoundation.org, no later than Sept. 12.
The Foundation’s board will meet Oct. 1 to review submissions, and applicants will be notified by Oct. 8. Grant recipients will be formally recognized during the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 21.
Since its founding, the Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 to more than 200 local organizations. A list of past recipients and additional details are available online.
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Arrow Bank National Association is pleased to welcome Debbie Reynolds as Vice President, Regional Manager.
In her new role, Reynolds will oversee branch operations and sales at Arrow Bank’s Capital Region locations, where the bank remains focused on business development and delivering exceptional service to the communities it serves. She will work closely with branch teams to drive performance, support local engagement and foster meaningful client relationships across the region.
Reynolds brings more than two decades of leadership experience in retail banking, training and development and sales. Most recently, she served as Director of Training and Development at TCT Federal Credit Union, following leadership roles at Pearl Insurance and Citizens Bank, where she spent nine years as a Regional Manager.
A graduate of Herkimer County Community College with an associate degree in public relations, Reynolds is a native of Camden, N.Y., and a graduate of Camden Central School District. She is a certified notary public and holds an active NMLS license.
Deeply committed to giving back, Reynolds volunteers with Habitat for Humanity as a food drive volunteer, participates in Adopt a Soldier initiatives and is a regular runner in the American Heart Association 5K.
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Meetings for August and September for the EDC and WCLDC:
August 20, 2025 EDC Board of Directors Meeting to be held in person at 11 South Street, Suite 201, Glens Falls at 8:00 a.m.
August 21, 2025 WCLDC Board of Directors Meeting to be held in person at 11 South Street, Suite 201, Glens Falls at 11:00 a.m.
September 9, 2025 EDC Audit & Finance Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m.
September 16, 2025 WCLDC Business Review Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m.
September 17, 2025 EDC Board of Directors meeting 8:00 a.m.
September 18, 2025, WCLDC Board of Directors meeting 11:00 a.m.
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Warren County Department of Public Works is seeking public comment on a proposal to replace the Hudson Street bridge over Mill Creek in the Town of Johnsburg.
The project, estimated to cost about $2 million and funded by NY State grant funding, involves replacing the current bridge, which was built in 1914, with a 54-foot long steel structure with concrete decking.
Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2027 and conclude in Fall 2027. Full details about the design and proposed detour can be found online here.
The project draft design report will be available for viewing at Warren County Department of Public Works, 4028 Main Street, Warrensburg. Copies of the project flyer and comment form will also be available to pick up at the DPW office.
Questions and comments can be provided via email to lsanda@mjinc.com or U.S. Mail to McFarland Johnson, 90 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, attn: Ms. Laura Sanda.
Comments will be accepted through August 15, 2025,
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The Village of Lake George has opened bidding for the long-planned reconstruction of the Shepard Park Amphitheater, marking a key milestone in the project’s development.
Funded in part by New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the project will modernize the waterfront venue while preserving its historic character. Plans call for a redesigned performance space, improved amphitheater seating, upgraded audio and lighting infrastructure, enhanced accessibility, and a new lower-level storage and community area.
The revitalized amphitheater aims to serve as a regional destination for concerts, cultural events and public gatherings.
Design and engineering were completed in summer 2025, following nearly a year of planning and public input sessions with local stakeholders.
Construction is expected to begin in fall 2025, with a targeted spring 2026 completion to align with the start of the performance season.
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Warren County Department of Workforce Development’s fourth annual salute to the hospitality industry workforce, to thank all for another great summer, has been scheduled for Monday, September 8! And this year it will include a tour boat ride with Lake George Steamboat Company along with prizes and awards!
Food, music, prizes and a free boat ride on beautiful Lake George to thank our lodging, retail, restaurant and attraction workers for another great summer!
Hospitality workers can sign up to attend here Nominations are being accepted through this link for annual awards for: Excellence in Customer Service, Patience of a Saint, Emerging Leader (under 18), Team Spirit, Sales Extraordinaire, Best Cross-Promoter of the Area and the Frank Dittrich Hospitality Management Award.
Contact the Department of Workforce Development at 518-824-8865 or ochsendorfl@warrencountyny.gov if your organization would like to sponsor one or more of the awards.