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By Christopher D. Hoy, MD

The Healthcare Coalition for the North Country, of which I am a member, has just released a report on the impact on the North Country of the Medicaid cuts in the ”One Big Beautiful Bill” (HR 1).

The goal of this article is not to review all the findings in our report, but to focus on those findings most relevant to readers of the Chronicle.…

By Maury Thompson, Special to The Chronicle

Glens Falls native Liz Lemery Joy has opted out of a possible run for the 21st Congressional District seat next year.

Contacted, Mrs. Joy said, “I won’t be running. I’m going to stay focused on Schenectady County,” where she was recently elected Schenectady County Republican Chairwoman.

Mrs. Joy had eyed pursuit of the Republican nomination in the expected 21st District special election that …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Adirondack Thunder Hockey is a month from opening night — but the “Heavy Hitters” are here before a single player hits the boards.

Albany’s Harding Mazzotti law firm purchased the naming rights to what was originally the Glens Falls Civic Center and then was the Cool Insuring Arena.

Based in Colonie, the personal injury practice is well known for its “Heavy Hitter” catch phrase, …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

New York State will require new home construction to be all electric as of Jan. 1, 2026.

State Senator Dan Stec and Assemblyman Matt Simpson, both Republicans, voted against the law.

Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, a Democrat, says the mandate was embedded in the 2023 budget, which she voted for. But she tells The Chronicle, “I absolutely wish it had never been put into the …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Owners of several of the 21 dogs that died from alleged lack of water and ventilation at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding came to the Sept. 16 Argyle court arraignments of Robert and Anastasia Palulis, who owned the business.

Several told The Chronicle about how they found out their dogs were dead, how they view the court case, and how they are pushing for justice.…