Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Former Copperfield in North Creek sells for $1.94-million


Chronicle staff writer Zander Frost writes: The Phoenix Inn, formerly the Copperfield Inn, in North Creek sold for $1.94-million on February 1, Realtor Mitchell Muroff told The Chronicle.

Mr. Muroff said the buyers are a daughter and father, Zihan “Hannah” Ren and Buhai Ren, from Chelsea, Massachusetts under the name Vision Landmark, LLC.

Mr. Muroff said the Rens own other properties, but the Phoenix is their first hotel. He said …

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DEC: Lake George day use passes will now be sold online only; can buy 7 days in advance

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced “the transition to automated, online sales for all day use permits at the Lake George Islands.”

“Online day use sales are anticipated to begin May 12, seven days prior to the opening of the Lake George Islands campgrounds,” said the DEC press release.

“Reservations can be booked as early as seven days prior to the day of arrival and as late …

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Zander: NY rakes in billions on sports gambling exploiting addiction

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

I tried mobile sports betting for the first time three weeks ago before the NFL playoff season.

A friend referred me through the popular FanDuel sportsbook.

I’m a seasoned sports fan, and I’m a regular fantasy football player, but I had always held off on real gambling.

But after a few weeks on this app, I’m convinced that this will be the next Opioid-esque …

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Luce family: Youtheatre has ended its run

“After over forty years, YOUTHEATRE is taking its final bow,” read the message posted Sunday afternoon signed by founders Mickey and Sharon Luce and their daughters Amity and Lanni.

“We are grateful for all who created the music and magic, and for those who were part of the madness and for making miracles. You will live in our hearts, and we are eternally grateful for all the memories.”

The Chronicle …

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61st Lake George Winter Carnival opens!

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The 61st Lake George Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend with opening ceremonies, the annual Winter Carnival Parade including guest float the Oscar Mayer “Weinermobile” and many regional fire companies, the first of two-this-year Outhouse Race weekends, a new “Jeepin Duck Hunt Scavenger Hunt” by 518 Jeep-in’ Club, a chili cookoff, and much more.

“We’re excited,” said Lake George Winter Carnival’s Nancy Nichols on …

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