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NY Post gives Elise front page play as Governor candidate

“The Right Stef,” declared page one of Sunday’s New York Post in boosting Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s possible run next year against Governor Kathy Hochul.

The tabloid wrote, “In an exclusive interview with The Post, Stefanik (R-NY) confidently rattled off several ‘Day 1’ priorities for a potential term — tax, education, crime, immigration and energy — before taking a shot at the unpopular liberal governor.”

The Post said Rep. Stefani “sniped”: …

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Adirondack Studios at 50 years; employs 150 in Argyle, 300 world-wide

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Situated in a non-descript former catheter factory on a curve of County Route 45 in Argyle, Adirondack Studios flies mostly under the local radar, but it’s no stretch to argue magic made here travels from Washington County around the world.

The company, which began as Adirondack Scenic, is marking its 50th year.

If you’ve experienced themed rides — Harry Potter, Star Wars, Indiana Jones …

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Our May 8 front page

Happy Mother’s Day! Past Hyde chief’s hot new book. Motorcycle deaths. Adk. Studios at 50. GF has 10,070 voters; 3,629 Dems. Owners of two Saratoga bars plan Moreau Tavern, Rt. 9, south of Exit 17. NY Post gives Elise front page play as Governor candidate. Salvation Army marks its 140th year in Glens Falls; May 15 celebration, BBQ. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts &

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Queensbury to fix perilous Round Pond Road-Rt. 9 intersection

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Queensbury plans to fix the troublesome intersection where Round Pond Road meets Route 9 in Queensbury across from Martha’s Dandee Cream, just south of The Great Escape.

It will add traffic management, “smart” stoplights, pedestrian crosswalks, new curb cuts and upgraded sidewalks.

It will take about three years to plan, fund and build, and cost $1.88-million, Town Supervisor John Strough told The Chronicle.

“We …

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No more Winter’s Dream

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Winter’s Dream is done. The Warren County Coalition plans to end its affiliation with Moment Factory, the Montreal-company they hired to create the attraction at Fort William Henry.

Envisioned as a perennial event, it only ran one winter, 2023-2024.

Fort William Henry President Sam Luciano, speaking for the Coalition, tells The Chronicle they aim to use assets from Winter’s Dream to create a new …

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