By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

2023 was another record breaking digital year for The Chronicle. Our posts reached over 3.3-million people via Facebook and Instagram — 1.9-million on Instagram, 1.4-million on Facebook.

We posted more frequently than ever — and our average post generated more impressions than ever before.

All of this growth is organic, without “buying” audience or subscribers on the Internet. It’s thanks to you, our readers.…

Happy New Year! What went viral. Glens Falls parking. Why so optimistic. Tyler Mattison – Big Leagues. Chris Patten starts building 28-unit GF ‘Washington Manor’ Adele Kurtz of Moreau declares run for Saratoga County Judge. Mayor: We are not using sensors for parking fines. Glens Falls cut from 1,021 to 565 the parking spaces required of 9-story 333 Glen. Judy Calogero graduated from College of Saint Rose & chaired board; …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

2017 Fort Ann graduate Tyler Mattison has been spending some time with friends and family at home this off-season after a successful year of professional baseball with the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps and AA Erie SeaWolves.

The 24-year-old 6’4”, 235 pound right-hander was drafted in 2021 by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round.

This past season, he was called up to Erie on …

****
UPDATE 12/13: It’s open! River Street, Route 254, between Glens Falls and Hudson Falls has finally reopened, the State Department of Transportation announced.

The Route, located in Queensbury, had been closed since March for repair work of the Feeder Canal culvert.
The long construction time and detour had deeply frustrated nearby businesses.

The State DOT said, “State Route 254, also known as River Street, in the Town of Queensbury, …

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

CHRONICLE FIRST: Uncommon Grounds — the downtown Saratoga Springs coffee and bagel mainstay — will open in Queensbury at the former site of Recovery Grill, The Chronicle has learned.

“This is a special location and we believe Uncommon Grounds will provide the community with another place to gather and connect in an inviting and welcoming atmosphere,” said an Uncommon Grounds official. “We look forward …