(Credit: Gordon Woodworth, 2022)
(Courtesy Adirondack Thunder, 2022)
Zack’s Drive-In closing, selling
Zack’s Drive-In, a popular hot dog stand on River Street in Queensbury, announced that it will not open this year, and a for sale sign with Hunt Real Estate is in the front parking lot.
“This has been a very difficult decision but we wanted to let everyone know we do not plan to open for the 2022 season at this time,” a post on their Facebook page says. “Thank you to all our loyal customers who stuck by us through the years. Keep an eye on our page for more announcements about the future of Zack’s Drive In!”
The statement had been shared nearly 400 times by mid-afternoon Thursday.
The restaurant has traditionally opened on April 1 every year, and has been in that location for decades.
FoothillsBusinessDaily.com reached out to Zack’s for comment, but had not heard back by press time.
Hudson Headwaters Health Network Provides $1.7M in Student Loan Debt Relief to Staff
From a press release: Hudson Headwaters Health Network recently awarded more than $1.7 million in student loan assistance to 195 staff members. Made possible by an external grant, the Tuition Retention Reimbursement CV-19 Program was available to all Network employees with outstanding student loan debt. Recipients commit to a year of continued employment with the Network in exchange for the assistance. Staff in good standing were eligible to apply for up to $10,500. The amount was spread evenly over 2021 and 2022 so staff could take advantage of the annual $5,250 tax-free amount allowed for employer tuition assistance.
Thunder raises $31K for Wood Cancer Center
From a press release: The Adirondack Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils and Utica Comets, announced today that they have raised $31,223.80 from their Stick it to Cancer Weekend to benefit the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital.
"We are absolutely blown away by the support of the community for this great cause," Thunder Team President Jeff Mead said. "Stick it to Cancer Weekend holds a special place in everyone's heart and regardless of the outcome of the games, everyone in our great community stepped up and did their part to help fight this terrible disease." The Thunder raised over $10,000 more than the previous season's Stick it to Cancer Weekend.
Bus Driver Raises, Pole Barn approved by Glens Falls Common Council
The Glens Falls Common Council raised the pay of Greater Glens Falls Transit Authority’s seasonal bus driver base pay to $19.88 per hour, $21.98 per hour on evenings and weekends effective Monday April 4, 2022. The council also approved a resolution to construct a pole barn behind the Recreation Center Ice Rink near Coles Woods, to store ski trail grooming equipment. The Friends of Coles Woods will oversee and pay for the preparation and construction.