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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

In December Amsterdam snapped Glens Falls boys basketball’s 56-game Section 2-record winning streak with a convincing 61-36 win in Amsterdam.

In Friday night’s rematch in Glens Falls, the Black Bears led 24-23 at the half, but the Rams came on strong to win 59-51 and secure a season sweep.

Amsterdam (13-2) has handed Glens Falls (13-2) its only two losses of the season.

It …

White Plains-based Marsh McLennan Agency Monday announced the acquisition of Robinson & Son, LLC insurance agency in Hudson Falls. Terms were not disclosed.

“Founded in 2005 by James Robinson and his father Peter Robinson, who has since retired, Robinson & Son provides property/casualty insurance solutions to businesses and individuals across the country, with a deep specialization in marine insurance.

“All employees, including Co-Founder and Agency Principal James Robinson, will join …

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SCOOP • Zander Frost reports: Burlington (formerly Burlington Coat Factory) plans to open in the former JoAnn Fabrics location on Route 9 in Queensbury.

The company calls itself an “off-price retailer” that offers “low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home.”

Burlington is seeking a sign variance and will appear before the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals on February 18.

JoAnn Fabrics filed for bankruptcy …

By Ben Westcott & Staff

Republican Congressional candidate Robert Smullen is making the rounds across the vast NY-21 district. “I’m going around everywhere in the district, talking to people, including the media, so they understand what I’m about and what I want to do in Washington.”

One of those stops was Fri-day at The Chronicle’s office, where Mr. Smullen described himself as a “listen, think and then act sort of …