Friday, September 25, 2026

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Guilty plea, probation in Argyle dog deaths

Two pairs of people embrace each other on an asphalt surface with a vehicle visible in the background.

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Anastasia Palulis, co-owner of Anastasia’s Acres dog boarding in Argyle, was sentenced to two years probation Wednesday, May 27, after pleading guilty in Argyle Town Court to misdemeanors in the deaths of 21 dogs left overnight at the facility with no water or ventilation in August 2025.

Magistrate Stacy Davis pronounced the sentence.

Standing before her, Mrs. Palulis said, “I was solely responsible for …

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Our June 4 front page

Scanned front page of The Chronicle newspaper from June 4-10, 2026, featuring headlines about a guilty plea in a dog death case and a health project in…

Support Small Business! Guilty plea, probation in Argyle dog deaths. Valedictorians. Moreau flag vote. Major health, biz, apt project eyed in Qby. Pride Fest & its driving force. Airport plan. City of GF: Getting many complaints on ‘individuals’ making others ‘uncomfortable’; gives guidance. South High Marathon Dance: Chair for the 50th & seeking recipient apps now. LG motorcycle crash kills 1; brother charged with DWI. City approves solar on roof …

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Our May 28 front page

Scanned front page of The Chronicle newspaper from May 28-June 3, 2026, featuring a historical reenactment of soldiers carrying a coffin at a memorial ceremony.

Americade Rolls In! ‘Repose of the Fallen’ The wedding of Max & Kira. Peltz seeks 250 to sing at July 3 concert. Electric school bust. Bird Trust-Boralex deal. Adirondac aims to cruise with 2 decks by summer; 3rd deck in 2027. Glens Falls Hospital eyes June opening for new ambulance bay & Emergency Dept. addition. LG Music Fest’s secret formula? Artists crave connecting with each other & an ardent audience. …

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Our May 21 front page

Scanned front page of the Chronicle newspaper from May 27, 2026, featuring young musicians in red shirts holding saxophones at a Memorial Day parade.

Memorial Day Issue! New Police & Fire Chiefs in Glens Falls. Americade motorcycle rally in Lake George: May 27-30. Brodie’s acquires Chaparral boat line long held by Pilot Knob Marina. Who were these LG Patriots of 1776? FW Webb opens 90,000 sq. foot facility in Qby. Scratch Kitchen opens, downtown on Ridge St. Should bathroom at GF police station be open to public 24 hours? Kay’Z Bubble Tea to open …

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St. Mary’s pays abuse victims $1.27- million

A red brick church with a tall steeple, Gothic-style windows, and white stone trim stands against a clear blue sky.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Glens Falls will pay $1.27 million as its share of the Albany Diocese’s $148 million settlement with survivors of sexual abuse by Diocese clergy members.

St. Mary’s Pastor Father Scott VanDerveer informed parishion-ers of the payment in a letter.

“Of the 440 cases of sexual abuse in our Diocese that were surfaced during the two-year lookback window of …

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