Friday, January 30, 2026

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Glens Falls: 3 attempted armed robberies; Mayor: ‘People will feel comfortable’ in next week or two

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins confirms that police have “a person of interest” in the three alleged armed robbery attempts on City Streets over 36 hours, Jan. 10-11.

“Soon there will be enough information for everybody to feel comfortable — within a week or two weeks,” Mayor Collins told The Chronicle Monday.

We asked: Is there a crime wave, or increased danger in the …

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Our January 19 front page

Health & Fitness Quarterly Issue Mayor reassures on armed robbery attempts. Hilary Stec seeks seat of Seeber. Johnsburg’s Andrea Hogan is resigning. IDA does us wrong, say Wash. Co. chiefs. Bridge over tranquil water. Beagle keeps coming up big. Dog attack advice. Shirt Factory’s Food Truck fate still awaits price setting by City. Yankee Boating lands exclusive Nautique dealer. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts

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Big events for 2023!

Here it is, nearly as full as ever! The Chronicle’s annual list of dates for some of this area’s signature events. Be aware that everything is subject to change, especially these days.

  • Lake George Winterfest, through March 12. Purchase $20 wristbands for restaurants and hotels discounts and perks, or $30 with added winer outing. Details: lakegeorgewinterfest.com.
  • Strand Theater 100th Anniversary, Jan. 17-21, Hudson Falls. Silent film fest. Free admission, popcorn.

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Glens Falls Mayor Collins catching much flak; his response

By Zander Frost & Mark Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer & Editor

Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins is catching flak on several fronts as 2023 begins.
• Food truck fees.
• Parking fees and penalties.
• Building permits, stop work orders.

“None of these issues are easy,” Mayor Collins told The Chronicle in a wide-ranging phone conversation Tuesday.


The building permit issue was raised angrily by Mark Shaw. He is …

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Darryl & Sharon Getman, former Qby. couple in Florida, murdered

Chronicle Editor Mark Frost writes: A 50-year-old woman is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Darryl and Sharon Getman in Mount Dora, Florida. Their bodies were found on New Year’s Eve, said news reports.

The Getmans — Darryl was 83, Sharon was 80 — lived at Waterman Village senior living facility, said Fox 35 Orlando.

The Albany Times-Union said, “Public records show Darryl and Sharon Getman lived on …

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