End of an era, maybe even several eras: The Marcabes will play their final gig — ever, they say — on Wednesday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. free and outdoors at the gazebo at South Glens Falls Historical Park, off First Street.

“It’s been a great run, but it is time,” guitarist Max McDonnell says.

The Marcabes formed in 1964. Original members Dave McDonnell, Pat Fiore and Joe …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Far fewer, if any, homeless or housing-insecure people are congregating in City Park downtown than in recent years, but they’re still in the community, says Glens Falls Ward 2 Councilman Bob Landry, who chairs the City “Day Spenders” Task Force.

“We’re hoping that some of the things we’ve done up to this point may have helped,” Mr. Landry said. “We asked the Police Chief …

Summer Home Issue! Portnoy, Lucky Puppy. Marcabes. Our man Ben is climbing a mountain a day. Touring Vietnam War Wall at HF Legion, 7/25-28. Hayden Knapp wins NYS Women’s Amateur Golf Championship. Sears Kit House tour in Saratoga. County aims to open homeless family shelter on Gurney Lane. GF Youth Center at $800,000 of $900,000 goal for Wellness Center addition. Glens Falls requires registration by all short-term rentals. Concerts, comedy, …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The New York Yankees will honor Fred Valastro, 91, of South Glens Falls as its Veteran of the Game on Saturday, July 26, at Yankee Stadium.

The Whitehall High School grad who has lived in South Glens Falls for 58 years served in the Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan from 1953 to 1956 during the Korean War.

His granddaughter Nicki Valastro was the one …

Torrent of Local Events! Woman, 21, drowns in Lake George. SGF man will be NY Yankees’ vet of the game 7/26. Rock the Dock, Steamboat Co’s big fest!. Bill Gates passed away on July 4. ‘LG Journey’: New book aims both for kids & coffee tables. Zerbini Circus! 5 shows in GF & HF. Fort Miller’s bell. Adirondack Thunder name Sylvain Cloutier new coach. No more Greenjackets at GF High …