Friday, September 25, 2026

Ed Deso

Glens Falls played Amsterdam Rams tough, fell 59-51; eyes sectionals

A high school basketball team in white and red uniforms huddles together on court during a timeout in a packed gymnasium.

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

In December Amsterdam snapped Glens Falls boys basketball’s 56-game Section 2-record winning streak with a convincing 61-36 win in Amsterdam.

In Friday night’s rematch in Glens Falls, the Black Bears led 24-23 at the half, but the Rams came on strong to win 59-51 and secure a season sweep.

Amsterdam (13-2) has handed Glens Falls (13-2) its only two losses of the season.

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Marsh McLennan buys Robinson & Son

White Plains-based Marsh McLennan Agency Monday announced the acquisition of Robinson & Son, LLC insurance agency in Hudson Falls. Terms were not disclosed.

“Founded in 2005 by James Robinson and his father Peter Robinson, who has since retired, Robinson & Son provides property/casualty insurance solutions to businesses and individuals across the country, with a deep specialization in marine insurance.

“All employees, including Co-Founder and Agency Principal James Robinson, will join …

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Our February 5 front page

Scanned front page of The Chronicle newspaper from February 5-11, 2026, featuring a large photo of frozen Lake George with surrounding mountains and shoreline.

Super Bowl is Sunday! Black Bears fall to Rams. Winter Carnival loving the ice & snow! Burlington
off-price retailer planned in Qby. at former JoAnn’s. GF Burger King goes to 24 hours — for drive-thru, delivery. Officer Hogan pled guilty to Disorderly Conduct, a violation. Warren County GOP ‘overwhelmingly’ backs Smullen, NY-21; Constantino appeared. West Mountain: ‘Best snow since 2013!’ Newly elected Johnsburg Supervisor Smith dies at 62; town to …

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Congress hopeful Smullen came to Chronicle

A middle-aged man with gray hair smiling at the camera while wearing a light blue shirt and tan jacket.

By Ben Westcott & Staff

Republican Congressional candidate Robert Smullen is making the rounds across the vast NY-21 district. “I’m going around everywhere in the district, talking to people, including the media, so they understand what I’m about and what I want to do in Washington.”

One of those stops was Fri-day at The Chronicle’s office, where Mr. Smullen described himself as a “listen, think and then act sort of …

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Glens Falls Police Officer John Hogan III, who PBA said stole, paid $$ back; case sealed

A black Ford police vehicle with "Glens Falls Police" visible on the side, parked near brick buildings in an urban setting.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Official word came from the Glens Falls Police Department on December 3 that one of their own, former Officer John Hogan III, had been arrested on Dec. 2, accused of stealing more than $5,000 from the Glens Falls Police Benevolent Association while he was PBA Treasurer.

The Chronicle has now learned the arrest, arraignment and plea all happened on that day. The case is …

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