Warren County Administrator John Taflan writes:
On May 23rd, Warren County issued Emergency Order 1 of 2023 to preempt the unilateral relocation of groups of asylum seekers from New York City to Warren County.
I wanted to explain the purpose behind this Emergency Order and the steps Warren County has taken since the issuance of that order.
First and foremost, it is not our intent to prevent migrants from coming …
Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Habitat for Humanity’s multi-unit apartment project on Lawrence Street in Glens Falls — a collaboration with WAIT House — is not an approved use of the $200,000 that the City provided from its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Ward 3 Common Councilwoman Diana Palmer, who chairs the Building and Codes Committee, pointed out the flaw.
“In 2021, with our vacant property law, and …
Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The story of SPCA of Upstate New York and Warren County continues.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee met last week to consider — then reject — SPCA’s proposal to contract with the County for services it has previously provided at no charge.
Specifically, that involved physical and technical support on animal cruelty cases, housing and caring for seized animals and documenting …
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By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer
Where are you, Alfie?, written by Mary Jean DeSantis and illustrated by Anthony Richichi, is an ode to Glens Falls.
The paperback children’s book tells the true story of Alfie — the year-old mini Australian shepherd brought here last summer by Pittsburgh vacationers and lost from a Glens Falls doggy daycare business for 16 days.
Last week Alfie and his family returned at the …
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Our 2000th Issue! Northway racers cause injury. Jimmer goes silver. County: Prepping for asylum
seekers, not rejecting them. 2 motorcyclists die in Wash. Co. crashes; 1 collided with a deer. Travelers will exit downtown for Queensbury. Diana Palmer: Habitat-WAIT House apartments don’t meet terms of ARPA funding. Immunotek Plasma Donation Center open soon at former Aldi. Warren County rejects SPCA’s $180,000 plan. Shirt Factory: New Flea Market, and Corrals. Peter …
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