Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Glens Falls reval a shock to some

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Glens Falls hadn’t done a general reassessment of property values since 2005.

Last week, owners were notified of new preliminary assessments calculated by KLW Appraisal Group of Buffalo.

It’s caused some shock waves.

“I have heard from many constituents,” Diana Palmer, Ward 3’s council member, said in response to a Chronicle inquiry.

“Initially, there were a lot of questions, some anger, some confusion, and a …

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Return of the State Hoop Tourney!

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The New York State High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament returns to the Cool Insuring Arena, Friday to Sunday, March 18 to 20.

“The road to New York State basketball is right through Glens Falls,” says tournament director Arthur “Chip” Corlew, the athletic director of Glens Falls School. “We’re ready,”

It’s been a dry five years for Glens Falls. After 36 years as host — …

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Our music writer Jason, on the Ukraine walk in Glens Falls

By Jason Irwin, Chronicle Freelance

This past Sunday, the Glens Falls community came together to show their support for the people of the Ukraine with an amazing display of unity. By 1 p.m., well over 200 people of different ages and backgrounds stood side by side, braving the below-freezing temperature, and carrying flags, signs and wearing blue and yellow (the colors of the Ukrainian flag), preparing to walk together from …

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St. Paddy’s Day went awry 50 years ago

By Richard F. Kelly, Special to The Chronicle

Saint Patrick’s Day in Glens Falls is, has been, and will always be a special holiday for the residents of Glens Falls.

In the 60’s and 70’s few events could rival stops at Sullivan’s, Hart’s, Toomey’s, the Ridge Manor, the Blue Room, the Embassy, Herb’s and The Lantern Inn, to name a few.

All venues welcomed partygogoers, but — like ancient Rome …

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Our March 17 front page

St. Patrick’s Day Simpson: Nephews robbed. SGF McDonald’s robber still at large. St. Paddy’s Day went awry 50 years ago. Return of the State Hoop Tourney!. GF reval a shock to some. Max Frost in Ukraine. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

Click to download front page as a PDF.

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