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Chronicle Summer Staffer Hannah Hughes writes: A Summer Work & Travel Welcome Orientation was held at the Caldwell Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, June 14 to welcome international students to Lake George for the 2023 summer.

“We’re just so pleased that you’re here. You are a big part of our summer success,” said Gina Mintzer, Executive Director of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.

“We know you chose us… We …

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Arrow Financial — the parent of Glens Falls National and Saratoga National Banks — as of last week still hadn’t filed its tardy financial reports for 2022 and this year’s first quarter, but new CEO David DeMarco was only upbeat when The Chronicle interviewed him last Friday.

Is the bank in trouble?, we asked. “Absolutely not,” Mr. DeMarco replied. “We are so strong.” He cited …

Thomas L. Hoy, civic leader, philanthropist, and business leader passed away at his home in Queensbury, on June 11, 2023, of pancreatic cancer, at the age of 74.

Tom, whose love of the local community was second only to that of his family, was grateful to be surrounded by his loving wife Sally, as well as his children and grandchildren, during his final days.

Hailing from Bovina Center, New York, …