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Bill Collins gets Conservative line

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Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe reports: Incumbent Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins will have the Conservative party line in the November general election, according to Warren County Board of Elections documents provided  in response to a Chronicle inquiry.

Mr. Collins and Ward 3 Councilperson Diana Palmer will vie on June 24 for the Democratic nomination for Mayor.

No Republican or Working Families Party candidate is on the ballot for Mayor, …

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Our April 10 front page

Scanned front page of The Chronicle newspaper from April 10-16, 2025, featuring headlines about Lake George statues, a Queensbury prom, and local news stories.

Small Business Spotlight. Queensbury Prom. Restoring the Lake George statues. Elise for Prez? Sheriffs mourn death of K9 Ozzy. Warren County Head Start says it may suspend as of April 19; U.S. hasn’t paid. In 21st District, Dems’ enrollment fell 817; GOP rose 1,888 Nov. 1 to Feb. 20. Moody’s raises Glens Falls bond rating. Ed Donohue runs for 2nd term, GF Ward 1 Council. GF Planning Board tables apt. …

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Flooding at The Mill forces some from apartment

A pickup truck with red signage parked in front of a multi-story residential building with retail space below.

The Chronicle’s Ben Westcott reports: A sprinkler malfunction on March 16 on the fifth floor of The Mill in downtown Glens Falls caused water damage requiring some residents to find alternative housing as repairs continue to be made.

The Chronicle had heard about the incident from several people and asked building manager Cass Hill Development of Latham about it.

Spencer B Jones, Senior Vice President of Operations for Cass Hill, …

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Temple Beth El in GF mulls sale of its 100-year old building

A red brick building with white columns, a blue front door, and arched windows flanked by landscaping.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The 100-year-old congregation at Temple Beth El is considering selling its building on Marion Avenue, Glens Falls.

Temple president Sara Friedman told The Chronicle “in no way” have they decided at this point to sell the building. They are “undertaking a strategic exploration of options.”

Ms. Friedman said the Reform Jewish Congregation numbers about 75 families.

With talk of possibly selling the building, Ms. …

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Prom time!

Two people wearing sunglasses and colorful formal attire pose together outdoors holding flowers.

Queensbury and Greenwich lead off the 2025 season with proms this week, Saturday, April 5. Glens Falls closes the season with its prom on Saturday, June 7. Here’s more of what we learned!

Queensbury: Hiland

Queensbury High School: Saturday, April 5, 7-10 p.m. at Hiland Country Club
Entertainment: DJ, food and dancing. Tix: $65
Pre-prom Spartan Promenade: 5-6 p.m. High School Auditorium. Open admission
After-Prom Party: 11 p.m.-1 a.m. at …

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