Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Buys ‘weed’ locally

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Last week I bought marijuana at a weed shop in Queensbury.

Well, I bought a sticker and received marijuana as a gift.

I had heard about the store for over a year.

I’d been told that stores like this exploit a loophole.

You buy a sticker and they give you marijuana as a gift.

So you’re not technically buying marijuana.

After enough rumors, I …

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Remembering their heyday: Rich Mozal & Sandy’s Clam Bar

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

I’m saddened by the death at the age of 73 of my lifelong pal Rich Mozal [mo-zell], but I smile at the thought of him.

Richie operated Sandy’s Clam Bar on the corner of South Street and Elm. When Richie took the reins from his father Joe, the place was edgy. South Street’s “Street of Dreams” nickname was sarcastic. Richie reveled in the rough, down-and-out …

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Stefanik, Haley, Gillibrand gain from pro-Israel political groups

By Maury Thompson, Special to The Chronicle

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, has received a campaign finance boost from pro-Israel political groups since the Israel-Hamas War broke out.

They also aided U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.

Campaign contributions through pro-Israel political action committees accounted for about 8.7% of the Rep. Stefanik’s $1.89 million in campaign contributions in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The fourth …

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Diana Palmer: Join forces on economic development

By Diana Palmer, Special to The Chronicle

In the last two years, several businesses have closed or announced closings in the Glens Falls region, resulting in approximately 1100 lost jobs and wide speculation on which large employer may be next.

At the same time, Warren County, the town of Queensbury and soon the City of Glens Falls are all renewing planning efforts through the creation of new comprehensive plans.

Our …

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Finch Paper upbeat

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Facebook rumor mill was busy last week churning out purported news that Finch Paper was about to shut down.

The Chronicle directly asked Eric Wood, the Glens Falls mill president: Is it true?

“We are happy to re-port that there is absolutely no truth to the rumors,” Mr. Wood replied.

“In fact,” the Finch president told The Chronicle, “our employee meetings this week …

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