Glens Falls, NY, Jul 08, 2010 — This weekend, the Adirondack Theatre Festival, in Glens Falls, presents the world premiere of Hal Corley's thought-provoking play, Brush the Summer By. It's set in the Adirondacks and brings together two people, a divorcee from Maryland and a local bartender. Playwright Corley examines living in the moment and the challenges and rewards of forgiveness.

Corley, who first visited the region 20 years ago, has garnered five Emmys as a writer for TV soap operas, and two of his plays have been produced at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. He told Todd Moe that Brush the Summer By is equally parts comedy and drama.  Go to full article

Glens Falls, NY, Jun 11, 2010 — The Hyde Collection art museum in Glens Falls celebrates American artist Andrew Wyeth this summer. Wyeth passed away in January, 2009, and the exhibit will unravel some of the myths about the legendary artist, and offer an evaluation of his contribution to art of the 20th century. The exhibit was organized by the Hyde's executive director David Setford and deputy director Erin Coe. Todd Moe spoke with Setford about Wyeth and his art, including the Hyde's own work by Wyeth purchased by the museum's founder in 1937.  Go to full article

Kinderhook, NY, Apr 13, 2010 — Democrat Scott Murphy is stockpiling funds to defend his 20th district seat this November. According to the Daily Politics news blog, the freshman Congressman had his best-ever fundraising quarter to start this year, raising $475,000. The blog quotes chief of staff Todd Schulte as saying Murphy has more than a million dollars on hand now.

Murphy's challenge will come from retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson. Gibson is a Republican from Kinderhook in Columbia County. He left the Army in February after doing Haiti earthquake relief with the 82nd Airbourne Division. Over his 24-year military career, Gibson fought in the first Gulf War. He also did three tours of duty in Iraq since 2003. And he participated in the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Gibson told David Sommerstein he believes the country needs new leadership, something his military background provides. He says the country is going in the wrong direction.  Go to full article

Apr 05, 2010 — As ski center managers in the Adirondacks close the books on another winter season, some are reporting an increase in skier visits and revenue. Others say they've had about the same or fewer numbers of visitors compared to last year. Chris Knight looks back on the winter of 2009-2010, including one of the biggest success stories of the winter - the reopening of two smaller, community-centered ski areas.  Go to full article

Glens Falls, NY, Feb 19, 2010 — Congressman Scott Murphy returned from a two-day trip to Afghanistan saying a plan is in place to win the war there. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

South Glens Falls, NY, Jan 26, 2010 — A new exhibit at the Hyde Collection art museum in Glens Falls explores American Impressionism. The "Enduring Legacy" exhibit includes 64 paintings from the private collection of Saratoga County resident Thomas Clark. His collection is considered one of the finest of this genre in upstate New York. The show is up through March 28. Todd Moe talks with Hyde Collection chief curator Erin Coe about the new exhibit, Thomas Clark and Impressionism, a genre that began in France in the 1870s.  Go to full article

Glens Falls, NY, Nov 19, 2009 — The Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of water-themed music by Handel, Schumann and Elgar this Sunday afternoon (4 pm) at the Glens Falls High School auditorium. The concert will also feature acclaimed contralto Meredith Parsons McComb. McComb, who lives in Bolton Landing, has sung leading roles in operatic productions worldwide. She spoke with Todd Moe about the concert, entitled "Sound Waves", which will include Elgar's "Sea Pictures" with McComb as vocalist.  Go to full article

South Glens Falls, NY, Jul 31, 2009 — The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls unveiled an art-world first this month. The exhibition, Degas and Music, focuses on the French Impressionist's fascination with music. Todd Moe talks with Hyde Collection curator Erin Coe about the show. The 35 paintings and other works will remain on display into October.  Go to full article

Washington, DC, Jul 22, 2009 — A Congressional panel overseeing the federal financial bailout says the recession is plunging many farmers deeper into debt and parts of the agricultural economy are in crisis. The panel singles out dairy farmers as among the hardest hit. Milk prices remain at 30-year lows. North Country lawmakers are pushing legislation in Congress to help. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Glens Falls, NY, Jul 09, 2009 — In the North Country today, teenagers are as likely to be listening to hip hop music as country. If you want to know why, Sean Lewis wants to tell you. Lewis is performing a one-man "hip-hopera" through Saturday night at the Adirondack Theater Fetsival in Glens Falls. It's called "I Will Make You Orphans". It's based largely on Lewis' life growing up a hip hop fan in the rural, mostly white Mohawk River valley. Lewis told David Sommerstein the idea for the play came to him while auditioning for roles fresh out of college with a major in theater.  Go to full article