By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The Glens Falls YMCA — now a branch of the Saratoga Regional YMCA — is seeking $4 million in the public portion of its $5.5 million capital campaign to upgrade its building and expand its parking.
Allison D’Antonio, Interim CEO of the Saratoga Y and its Vice President of Operations, said, “When the management agreement began, we recognized right from the start that the …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
On the first Saturday of August, I rowed in The Great Brant Lake Canoe Race, a six-mile paddle starting at Hoyt’s Beach on the lake’s north end and finishing on Mill Pond at the lake’s south end.
It was my first time seriously paddling a canoe over any considerable stretch of water. I remarked to some fellow paddlers pre-race that it would be a …
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Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The 135th Washington County Fair opens Monday, Aug. 18, and runs to Sunday, Aug. 24.
What’s the biggest draw?
“It’s the package,” replies Frank Nestle, the Fair treasurer. “We offer so much, and everything except amusement rides are included in the admission — all the exhibits, motor sports, music, vendors, community organizations. And of course the foods!”
He says, “Last year was a …
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Washington County Fair! Dave Portnoy. Stefanik gains on Hochul. Love of Lake George
became lifelong. Planning Board upbeat; neighbors voice concerns about 196 Ridge St. plan. LG Shepard Park amphitheater plan is out to bid. Clinton Shanks arrested regarding youth shooting. Scott Lufkin in Argyle has his own YouTube channel: ‘The Town Tinker’ Many will miss Sheriff’s Officer Tim Guy, 68. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s …
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