By Diana Palmer, Glens Falls Ward 3 Councilwoman

Glens Falls’ Financial Future — A Chance to Get Real About Our Budget.

Mayor Collins recently pointed to the $7.88 million fund balance as proof that Glens Falls is financially strong.

While the numbers may look healthy at first glance, the reality is more complex. The proposed budget this year projects a $1.6 million deficit, and in previous years, we faced similar …

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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Spargel on 9, the German restaurant that opened last December in the former Outback Steakhouse in Queensbury, is in the midst of its first Oktoberfest celebration — but chef-owner Christian Raeth (“Räth” in German) wants you to know this is not the cuckoo-clock oompah style typical of German fare in America.

“My idea was always to give the customer a true experience as they …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Key question: What will the Market Center cost Glens Falls taxpayers once it is built?

The project has two parts:

• The City-owned birch leaf-shaped Market Center to house the Farmer’s Market and host other events, which is currently under construction.
• 36 Elm, the former Incubator building, which Bonacio Construction’s Spring City Development is just beginning to renovate. The City will use the first floor

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“Shop ‘til you Drop & Feast Like a King!” declare organizers of Warrensburg’s World’s Largest Garage Sale, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 4-6. “Rain or shine, sunrise to sunset.”

“Get ready for a shopper’s paradise and a foodie’s dream. This epic event transforms our charming town into a treasure hunter’s playground, with vendors lining the streets and over 100 residential yard sales happening simultaneously.”

Parking …