By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
Lake George Mayor Ray Perry says it was a good summer for tourism. The Village says parking revenue for June-July-August was up 15.5% from 2025.
“It’s a weird economy right now,” Mayor Perry told The Chronicle. “I’m understanding of that. But I still think we drew a lot of people into the area based on just visual observations as well as factual ones. The …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The Albany Rods and Kustoms’ 37th Adirondack Nationals car show roars back into Lake George Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 10 to 13 An annual staple at the Fort William Henry since 1989, it’s grown from about 300 entries to typically 1,500 hot rods, muscle cars, classic and restored antique vehicles almost as quickly as they’re …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The 53rd Adirondack Balloon Festival opens on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 17, at Crandall Park on Glen Street in Glens Falls.
It continues with events on Friday afternoon to evening, Saturday early morning to night, and Sunday morning — all at Warren County’s Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury.
The 10 expected special shape balloons this year begin with a patriotic theme to celebrate the …
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Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: “Leadership Change at Harding Mazzotti Arena and Adirondack Thunder,” headlined a Friday afternoon pre-Labor Day weekend press release from the The Adirondack Civic Center Coalition.
It delivered shocking news: “Jeff Mead is no longer employed as president and general manager of the Harding Mazzotti Arena, nor as president of the Adirondack Thunder ECHL hockey team.”
No explanation was given.
Mr. Mead, reached by The …
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“DEC sewer uncertainty is stopping Queensbury development,” says Ward 4 Councilman Tim McNulty.
He reached out to The Chronicle to describe the Town’s efforts to resolve issues with the Department of Environmental Conservation on sewer requirements and development project approvals.
Mr. McNulty says the medical complex planned on Corinth Road has dropped its 48-unit residential component intended to house medical professionals, staff and families …
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