Saturday, October 24, 2026

Ed Deso

Habitat & WAIT House to debut joint project: 10 affordable apts. on Lawrence St.

Three people stand in front of a white house with porches on a sunny day.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties is partnering with the WAIT House in a Glens Falls project on Lawrence Street that will provide 10 affordable rental units catering in part to the youths that are WAIT House’s mission.

A ribbon cutting and community tours of unoccupied units are planned on Thursday, April 6, at 4 p.m. The buildings are across …

Read More »

So sad, death of Bobby Dick

Five men in suits playing instruments on stage, labeled "The Sundowners" at the bottom of the black and white photograph.

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

A lot of people aren’t just sad that Bobby Dick has passed away, we’re shocked. He spread so much joy and so bolstered community morale for more than half a century that we counted on having him forever.

In year-one of The Chronicle, in the summer of 1981, our 4th of July issue loomed incredibly large — not just to our success but to our …

Read More »

30 brewers at Glens Falls Brewfest at Cool, Saturday

Glens Falls Brewfest returns for the second year to the Cool Insuring Arena on Saturday, April 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. — but this year, they’re taking over the spacious main arena floor, rather than setting up in more limited Heritage Hall.

There will be 30 craft brewers from near and far. Admission includes unlimited beer tastings, complimentary food tastings from 11 area restaurants, a vendor show — and …

Read More »

Glens Falls choosing new mascot Monday; Chronicle’s unofficial Insta poll backs Black Bears

Four animal silhouettes with question marks labeled as mascot options: knight on horse, dog, bear, and hawk.

The Glens Falls School Board is due to vote on its new mascot on Monday evening, April 3.

Last week the school announced the Final Four choices — Black Bears, Wolves, Knights, Hawks — as recommended by the Student Cabinet.

Glens Falls is ending its use of Indians and of the arrowhead logo because New York State ordered the end of native American mascots and imagery in public schools.

(It …

Read More »

Pennsylvania biscotti baker relocates to Queensbury, lured by IDA incentives

A person wearing glasses and a light-colored shirt holds a large tray of honeycomb in front of a metal door.

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Bucks County Biscotti relocated from Pennsylvania to Queensbury and in January began making its biscotti in a new 6,000 square-foot building near Warren County Airport.

Bucks County sells nearly entirely wholesale, shipping directly to coffee shops and cafes, with some online retail.

Started in 1992 by husband and wife Craig Silbert and Karen Riley, the twice baked cookie business is now headed by their …

Read More »