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Temple Beth El in GF mulls sale of its 100-year old building

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The 100-year-old congregation at Temple Beth El is considering selling its building on Marion Avenue, Glens Falls.

Temple president Sara Friedman told The Chronicle “in no way” have they decided at this point to sell the building. They are “undertaking a strategic exploration of options.”

Ms. Friedman said the Reform Jewish Congregation numbers about 75 families.

With talk of possibly selling the building, Ms. …

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Prom time!

Queensbury and Greenwich lead off the 2025 season with proms this week, Saturday, April 5. Glens Falls closes the season with its prom on Saturday, June 7. Here’s more of what we learned!

Queensbury: Hiland

Queensbury High School: Saturday, April 5, 7-10 p.m. at Hiland Country Club
Entertainment: DJ, food and dancing. Tix: $65
Pre-prom Spartan Promenade: 5-6 p.m. High School Auditorium. Open admission
After-Prom Party: 11 p.m.-1 a.m. at …

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Bob Blais has left events post; Lake George Mayor Ray Perry seeks $25,000 more to take it on

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Former Lake George Mayor Bob Blais stepped down as of December 31 as the special events director for the Town and Village of Lake George and for Warren County events in Lake George, particularly at the Charles R. Wood Park.

He was being paid $35,000 per year from Occupancy Tax funds — $15,000 through the Village, $15,000 through the County, which co-own Wood Park, …

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Glens Falls okays $10,000 to move & re-erect South St. Pavilion at Shirt Factory

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: The Common Council at its Tuesday, March 25, meeting approved providing $10,000 of City Occupancy Tax funds to help Shirt Factory owner Eric Unkauf move the Glens Falls Farmers Market Pavilion to his Cooper Street complex.

The City amended its resolution to give $5,000 now to move the Pavilion, pending approval by the Planning Board of its siting at the Shirt Factory, and $5,000 …

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Timeline develops; Lapham asks questions in death of Michelle McFarren

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: “The investigating detectives have developed a timeline,” and “have conducted interviews” regarding the death of Michelle McFarren, City Communications Director Paul Ghenoiu tells The Chronicle. Ms. McFarren’s body was discovered in a clothing donation bin on fire behind Talk of the Town restaurant on Broad Street, around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 6.

The Chronicle requested an update from Glens Falls Police Chief Jarred …

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