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Chris Patten seeks IDA help for South Street project; public hearing today

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Chris Patten is seeking financial help from the Glens Falls Industrial Development Agency for his $5 million renovation under way at 45-56 South Street, on the corner of Elm Street downtown.

He is asking for exemptions on sales tax for materials and the mortgage recording tax plus a PILOT — Payment in Lieu of Taxes — on the property.

He notes it’s his first …

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Glens Falls Country Club’s golf course, a Donald Ross original, draws national praise

By David Nathan, Special to The Chronicle

The 112-year old Glens Falls Country Club (GFCC), has roared out of obscurity and taken its place among national elite golf courses, thanks to recognition by Golf Magazine and famed golf architect and writer Tom Doak and others.

When Doak, playing the Round Pond links at the suggestion of a friend several years ago, finished his 18 hole round, his first question to …

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Jacky Touba’s new history of ‘World’ kids Museum in Glens Falls

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Ten years in the writing, Dr. Jacquiline Touba’s latest book is a history of the World Awareness Children’s Museum, which the world-traveling sociologist founded in her adopted hometown, Glens Falls, in 1985.

“The book is about how the museum got started, in all the phases that went through right from the beginning, from an idea to a reality,” Dr. Touba said.

“It was really …

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Our May 22 front page

Memorial Day Issue! 2025 Memorial Day Parades & Ceremonies. Glens Falls loves to gather. South Street transformation. 42nd Americade rolls into LG May 27-31. Salem Health Center debut. Debut of ‘The Ed’ Market & Events Center. Vinnie Crocitto pursues attraction at Water Slide World site. Boaters must have proof they passed boater safety course; Park Commission to issue tickets. An interview with Gen. Grant. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always

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Human Bones Found at Site of Former Rite Aid, South Street, Glens Falls

Zander Frost reports: Human bones were discovered on the site of the former Rite Aid on South Street in Glens Falls.

Glens Falls Police Detective Seth French told The Chronicle, “A construction company working in the area found remnants of grave. Human bones were discovered and we were contacted as a result.”

“We spoke with the city historian and were provided historical records of the location. The city historian advised

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