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GF eyes 2 parties to operate ‘The Ed’ & first floor of Bonacio 36 Elm

A modern commercial building with glass garage doors sits next to a multi-story white residential or office building on a sunny day.

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Two separate operators may jointly run The Ed and the adjacent 5,000 square-foot first floor commercial space of 36 Elm (the former “Incubator”) that Glens Falls contracted to lease (now the City’s LDC) from owner Bonacio Development — for $900,000 over the next 10 years.

“We did have three interested parties,” Mayor Diana Palmer told the May 22 Glens Falls Local Development Corporation meeting. …

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Brittney Englemann chairs South High Marathon Dance for 50th in 2027

A smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a bright yellow shirt against a white background.

Brittney Englemann is charged with organizing the 50th anniversary South High Marathon Dance on March 5-6, 2027. The Chronicle asked Brittney to tell us a little about herself, her motivation and her plans for the milestone.


“I am a 2008 graduate of South High. This is a volunteer position,” Brittney said.

“I danced all four years and have returned as alumni, as well as watched my little sister dance …

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‘Insane Bricks,’ new Lego store to open June 13 in Aviation Mall

A detailed LEGO display of a city skyline with buildings, vehicles, and figures on a green baseplate, housed in a display case with shelving.

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Insane Bricks — a new Lego store at Aviation Mall — has its Grand Opening on Saturday June 13, at 10 a.m.

“We are giving away Lego sets for the first 200 people in the store — plus free pizza for all kids from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,” owner Dan Shevlin tells The Chronicle.

“We will be doing raffles and giveaways all-day long …

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Airport Master Plan process starts; 40+ turn out, voice input

Five people sit at a panel table during what appears to be a public forum or conference event.

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The June 4 public meeting at SUNY Adirondack on a proposed update to the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport master plan drew a mix of support, skepticism and cautious optimism from the 40-plus attendees.

County officials and consultants from McFarland Johnson, a Binghamton-based infrastructure engineering and planning firm. said emphasized the master plan process is in its early stages.

The plan’s cost of $250,000 is …

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Our June 11 front page

Scanned front page of The Chronicle newspaper from June 11-17, 2026, featuring stories about Great Escape's new president, a local park owner, and an…

LARAC Saturday & Sunday! Great Escape’s new prez, 35, is homegrown. Congress candidate statements. Sorrentino’s farewell. Who will win Elise seat? SGF sophomore Hayden Knapp wins high school NYS golf title. GF eyes 2 parties to operate ‘The Ed’ & first floor of Bonacio 36 Elm. LG: Vol. Firefighters Convention, 11-13. ‘Insane Bricks,’ new Lego store to open June 13 in Aviation Mall. Airport Master Plan process starts; 40+ turn …

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