By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Three local filmmakers worked on the independent film Anora, which won the highest prize, the Palm D’Or, at the Cannes Film Festival and is now nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. (Please note it is “R” rated for a reason.)

Brothers Stephen Phelps and Christopher Phelps and friend Ryan Fitzgerald …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Notwithstanding last year’s cannabis controversy and legal fight, Saratoga Springs-based Shangri-La Real Estate Holdings proposes to construct 12 greenhouses, a barn and a farmstand on 76 acres it owns at 63 Spier Falls Road in Moreau near Northway Exit 17.

Odors from Shangri-La’s cannabis field drew ire from neighbors last summer and fall, and the town cited Shangri-La for growing cannabis outside of an …

Glens Falls High School said it will retire Joe Girard III’s #11 jersey during a special ceremony on Friday, Feb. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

“This honor recognizes his extraordinary impact on our program and community,” Glens Falls Athletic Director Shane Jones was quoted. “Joseph’s contributions are immeasurable, and his legacy of excellence, leadership, and dedication will forever be a part of our history.

“With that said, we …

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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

In case you haven’t been paying attention: The Glens Falls boys basketball program is really, really good right now.

That much was clear to the mostly full crowd in Hudson Falls on Friday night that watched the Black Bears dismantle the home team 87-49, snapping the Tigers’ eight game winning streak.

Further evidence of Glens Falls’s excellence is the fact that the Black Bears …