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Nancy Armstrong’s passing is one that hits hard in a year already filled with much trauma and tragedy. And perhaps that is exactly why I’m compelled to write. Because in a bleak and dark world, Nancy was the kind of person who added color and incandescent light to any place she inhabited.

And the remarkable thing was that she didn’t even have to remain there for that …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

In December Amsterdam snapped Glens Falls boys basketball’s 56-game Section 2-record winning streak with a convincing 61-36 win in Amsterdam.

In Friday night’s rematch in Glens Falls, the Black Bears led 24-23 at the half, but the Rams came on strong to win 59-51 and secure a season sweep.

Amsterdam (13-2) has handed Glens Falls (13-2) its only two losses of the season.

It …

White Plains-based Marsh McLennan Agency Monday announced the acquisition of Robinson & Son, LLC insurance agency in Hudson Falls. Terms were not disclosed.

“Founded in 2005 by James Robinson and his father Peter Robinson, who has since retired, Robinson & Son provides property/casualty insurance solutions to businesses and individuals across the country, with a deep specialization in marine insurance.

“All employees, including Co-Founder and Agency Principal James Robinson, will join …

SCOOP • Zander Frost reports: Burlington (formerly Burlington Coat Factory) plans to open in the former JoAnn Fabrics location on Route 9 in Queensbury.

The company calls itself an “off-price retailer” that offers “low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home.”

Burlington is seeking a sign variance and will appear before the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals on February 18.

JoAnn Fabrics filed for bankruptcy …

By Ben Westcott & Staff

Republican Congressional candidate Robert Smullen is making the rounds across the vast NY-21 district. “I’m going around everywhere in the district, talking to people, including the media, so they understand what I’m about and what I want to do in Washington.”

One of those stops was Fri-day at The Chronicle’s office, where Mr. Smullen described himself as a “listen, think and then act sort of …