Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Glens Falls Planning Board tables apt. plan at former Post-Star; Unkauf balks at ‘tin’

The Chronicle’s Ben Westcott reports: The Glens Falls Planning Board at its April 2 meeting tabled Morris Friedman’s plan to convert the former Post-Star building on Lawrence Street into a 33 unit two-story apartment building.

Eric Unkauf, owner of the Shirt Factory building across the street, argued that the proposed upper story facade would clash with the neighborhood aesthetic.

“Basically on top of this brick building we’re going to add …

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Bill Collins gets Conservative line

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe reports: Incumbent Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins will have the Conservative party line in the November general election, according to Warren County Board of Elections documents provided  in response to a Chronicle inquiry.

Mr. Collins and Ward 3 Councilperson Diana Palmer will vie on June 24 for the Democratic nomination for Mayor.

No Republican or Working Families Party candidate is on the ballot for Mayor, …

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Flooding at The Mill forces some from apartment

The Chronicle’s Ben Westcott reports: A sprinkler malfunction on March 16 on the fifth floor of The Mill in downtown Glens Falls caused water damage requiring some residents to find alternative housing as repairs continue to be made.

The Chronicle had heard about the incident from several people and asked building manager Cass Hill Development of Latham about it.

Spencer B Jones, Senior Vice President of Operations for Cass Hill, …

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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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