Prevention Council News
Prevention Council News
Thanks from a grateful council
Sunday, December 2, 2012 The Saratogian I know there are many worthy organizations to support in our area, so during this season of giving thanks, I’d like to let our community know that we at The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council are overwhelmed with gratitude when we reflect on the past year. Many, many thanks to: • Saratoga County schools for supporting our programs. Most recently, to the staff at Maple Avenue Middle School and Saratoga Springs High School for their help with the bi-annual Prevention Needs Assessment Survey. Thanks also to the students for giving honest answers; • [...]
Prevention Council moves to new location
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 The Saratogian SARATOGA SPRINGS — In a proactive move that reduces overhead and attempts to cushion the effects of an uncertain fiscal climate, the Prevention Council has moved from its longtime headquarters on Phila Street to smaller offices at The Mill, 125 High Rock Ave. All programs and initiatives remain intact. “I am extremely grateful to Tom Roohan and Amy Sutton at Roohan Realty and also to Bonacio Construction for creating a workable arrangement for us,” Executive Director Heather Kisselback said. “They were patient with our transition process and very attentive to our budget and our [...]
Kids Targeted as Replacement Smokers
November 2012 By Pam Fisher Capital District Parenting Pages On November 15, The American Cancer Society is marking its Great American Smokeout. For 37 years, the date has encouraged smokers to make a plan to quit, or to quit smoking that day. The occasion is also a great time for parents to talk with their children about the dangers of tobacco use, and for families to familiarize themselves with all forms of tobacco products and marketing. According to the 2012 Surgeon General’s Report, 9 out of 10 smokers start smoking by age 18. Research in the U.S. and abroad suggests [...]
One Stop Holiday Shop and Fashion Show to benefit the Prevention Council at Longfellows
November 5, 2012 Toga Tattlers Blog Shopping and philanthropy came together in perfect harmony at Sunday’s One Stop Holiday Shop and Fashion Show to benefit the Prevention Council. Guests arrived at Longfellows restaurant, filled with pop up shops from around the area and were able to browse and snap up goodies before the luncheon and program began. Some of the participating stores included Karalinas, Little Red Millinery, RM Irish Jewels, Thirty One Gifts and Saratoga Debut. Also on hand to keep guests looking coiffed and glam were Spa Cascada Salon and Spa and Fusion Salon. Ashley, Fran and Erica Dingeman/Photo [...]
Prevention Council Moves Offices; Fundraising Event to Help Fill in Gaps in Funding
November 3, 2012 By Laura Rappaport Saratoga Wire Facing the end of two major government grants and severe cuts in programs, the Prevention Council has moved to a smaller, cheaper office space. The move from a spacious suite on Phila Street to tighter quarters on High Rock Avenue will save the agency some $35,000 a year in rent, and is a stark reminder of the challenges this non-profit community-based organization will face in the next few years. And it’s why this year’s One Stop Holiday Shop fund raising event is more important than ever, officials say. The luncheon takes place [...]
Village Green Apartments to put out smoke with no smoking policy
The Village Green apartments in Glens Falls are seen Friday, October 12, 2012. by Jason McKibben October 14, 2012 11:55 pm By MAURY THOMPSON Post Star GLENS FALLS — Village Green Apartments, a federally subsidized housing complex in Glens Falls for low-income individuals and families, is going “smoke free.” New rules, which take effect Jan. 1, prohibit smoking within apartments, in common areas, within 50 feet of entrances, or anywhere else on the property. “This is an act (which), when discovered, will result in eviction,” the rules state. Carrying of a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe also is prohibited anywhere [...]
Protect your health and prevent fire
Letter to the Editor The Saratogian October 13, 2012 As Fire Prevention Week comes to a close, we must take the lessons learned about the dangers of fire and apply them throughout the year to best protect our communities. According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoking remains the leading cause of fire-related deaths and the source of over $663 million in property damage annually. These needless deaths and property damage are preventable. In order to protect your family as well as your home from the threat of fire, don’t smoke in your home and if living in an apartment, [...]
Saratoga Partnership for Prevention Funds to Run Out Next Year
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 By JENNIE GREY The Saratogian SARATOGA SPRINGS — After 10 years of receiving federal funding, Saratoga Partnership for Prevention will run out of grant money in September 2013. Its members are determined, however, to keep its programs running and good results coming in. Formed in March 2000, the Partnership is a coalition of Saratoga County’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council, a nonprofit community-based organization. The council’s mission is to provide education, information and referral services on alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence prevention to individuals and local communities. The state Office of Alcoholism and Substance [...]
Saratoga Springs’ Commissioner Mathiesen still pursuing earlier closing time for city bars
July 7, 2012 By LUCIAN McCARTY The Saratogian SARATOGA SPRINGS — Even though a Saratoga County committee this week shot down the Saratoga Springs City Council’s proposal to close county bars an hour earlier, city Public Safety Commissioner Christian Mathiesen says he’s not ready to give up on the downtown bar scene. “I don’t think it’s ever really dead in the water,” he said of the prospect of changing last call. “If we don’t deal with it now, it’s just going to get worse.” In an effort to address problems caused by revelers in the downtown bar district, Mathiesen has [...]
County leaders reject proposal to close bars earlier
July 2, 2012 By Michael Cignoli The Saratogian The city of Saratoga Springs’ request to change last call to 3 a.m. was dealt a crushing blow Monday afternoon when a key county committee declined to support the initiative. The City Council voted in June to send a resolution to the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors urging the board to ask the New York State Liquor Authority to roll back last call throughout the county from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m. as a way to improve public safety and reduce police costs. The state Liquor Authority, which would have had the [...]