By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Queensbury At-Large County Supervisor Doug Beaty has unveiled a proposal to raise the sales tax in Warren County from 7% to 8%, with a promise to use half the projected proceeds of $18-million to slash school tax bills by approximately 10 percent and provide the other half to all the county’s towns and the City of Glens Falls based on their population.

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Health & Fitness Quarterly 47th Adirondack Balloon Festival. Hospital CEO: Why Albany Med pact is a win. The late Nick Heald becomes a dad two years after. Tony DeSare got his tonsils out. County will add $100,000 in yearly funding for Cool Arena infrastructure. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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Lake George Boat Show! Lake George Jazz Fest. 47th Balloon Fest. Fort Edward’s St. Joseph’s to mark its 150th. Doc’s: New chef, menu, use of ‘Doctor’ theme. Farewell to Lewis Super. Burglary wave in GF & Qby; sheriff, GF police ask help. See comedy star Bill Engvall in Glens Falls 9/13. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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By Patrick Daley, Chronicle Music Writer

Columnist’s note: This is the inaugural column of Pat’s Picks, my spotlight on local and locally linked music. Each column highlights music that I’m recommending, whether new or old. Feel free to write in with suggestions. Hope you enjoy!

Leading off Pat’s Picks is Saratoga Springs Irish and folk duo Drank the Gold — fiddler Oona Grady and her partner (in …

Autumn Wedding issue WOW! Craft on 9 restaurant space is a game-changer. Wedding planning: Pro’s tips. Weekend of the car shows. Hudson Falls: Sandy Hill Days are Friday and Saturday. Cooper St. apartments for homeless OK’d. 13th Washington County Cheese (& wine, beer) tour. Stan Rummel, 77, to be honored Sunday at GF High. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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