By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Belmont was a bust for Warren County Floyd Bennett Airport.

Airport Manager Robin Mapp said that over a six-day period they only had five aircraft arrive, when somewhere between 20 and 30 were projected.

“It was way, way below what we were expecting,” Mr. Mapp said. Explaining the reason, he said, “We got multiple reports from pilots stating that they were unable to …

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Two wildlife items of particular local interest were reported in the July 5 Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol, released by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Nuisance Bear – Washington County. “On June 21, ECO Kelley received a report that a black bear broke into residence in the town of White Creek and destroyed the owner’s kitchen, apparently in search of food.

“While Officer Kelley was at the residence …

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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Home Made Theater in its 39th year in Saratoga Springs announced that it will become an all-volunteer company, “releasing our entire paid staff as of the end of our fiscal year on June 30th.”

Laid off were three full-timers: Executive and Artistic Director Eric Rudy and the business manager and the tech director, plus a part-time administrator/volunteer coordinator.

Mr. Rudy told The Chronicle it …

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So Many Events! County mulls sales tax hike. Mosers plan Athletic Center at former Nautilus. Q&A: Biden stay or go? Rob Girard chosen for NYS Basketball Hall of Fame. Many fewer jets than expected came to airport during Belmont; not like eclipse. Saratoga Race Course: Tumbler, hat, give-aways. Rock the Dock! Saturday in Lake George. Spa’s Homemade Theater terminates paid staff trying ‘to survive’. Town of Chester celebrates 225th; Saturday …

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Happy Independence Day! So much to do on July 3, 4, 5, 6, 7! Shepard Park stage destroyed by fire. Trump vs. Biden reactions. Glens Falls installs security cameras in parks. Dog bitten by rattlesnake. ProcellaCOR used in Lake George after Muller lifts restraining order. Paula Collins’ ‘reeducation camp’ comment blew up in race vs. Elise Stefanik. City Park stabbing under investigation; ‘no public danger’. Jimmer joins Reese’s. Concerts, comedy, …

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