Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Springbrook Distillery debuts its new tap room on Rt. 149

By Cathy DeDe
Chronicle Managing Editor

Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery will have a soft opening on Friday, Jan. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. for its new year-round tasting room and distilling facility, located on Route 149 in Fort Ann, just east of the intersection with Ridge Road.

The facility opened last week at the new location. It’s a much higher-profile spot than the former converted barn site was at …

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Carrie Woerner named chair of Assembly Small Biz Committee

By Maury Thompson, Special to The Chronicle

State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, has appointed Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, to chair the Small Business Committee. She previously was a member of the committee.

The announcement was made Jan. 8

“Small businesses provide about 90% of the employment across the state,” Assemblywoman Woerner told The Chronicle. “So, I have a platform to bring attention to the challenges.”

Assemblyman Matt Simpson, …

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Hudson Falls Class of ’68 library gift spurs more $$

Kate McCann sent this report on a spontaneous fund-raiser at the 55th year reunion of her Hudson Falls Class of 1968 in October.


“For the Hudson Falls Class of 1968, staying in touch and honouring the past comes naturally.

“High school friends have remained close. Reunions have been held every five years and are always well attended. Their 55th reunion took place this past October at the Sandy Hill …

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Jeff Dunham & his puppets packed Cool Arena & kept it laughing Friday

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Ventriloquist comedian Jeff Dunham had a sold out crowd of 5,286 at the Cool Insuring Arena laughing for two hours on Friday night, as the popular performer and his rambunctious quintet of puppets returned to Glens Falls for the first time since 2013.

Love was in the air as Mr. Dunham and his prankster puppet pals tried out material for their 11th special, “I’m …

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Big events for 2024!

Here it is, The Chronicle’s annual list of dates for some of our area’s most signature events. Be aware: It’s early in the year. Everything is subject to change!

  • Winter Realms, now to March 3 in Charles R. Wood Park, Lake George. Walk through light attractions, skating, ice bar, more.
  • Winter’s Dream, now to March 30 at Fort William Henry, Lake George. Interactive light-and-sound installation.
  • Battle for the Bridge, Jan.

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