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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The 53rd Adirondack Balloon Festival opens on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 17, at Crandall Park on Glen Street in Glens Falls.

It continues with events on Friday afternoon to evening, Saturday early morning to night, and Sunday morning — all at Warren County’s Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury.

The 10 expected special shape balloons this year begin with a patriotic theme to celebrate the …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: “Leadership Change at Harding Mazzotti Arena and Adirondack Thunder,” headlined a Friday afternoon pre-Labor Day weekend press release from the The Adirondack Civic Center Coalition.

It delivered shocking news: “Jeff Mead is no longer employed as president and general manager of the Harding Mazzotti Arena, nor as president of the Adirondack Thunder ECHL hockey team.”

No explanation was given.

Mr. Mead, reached by The …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“DEC sewer uncertainty is stopping Queensbury development,” says Ward 4 Councilman Tim McNulty.

He reached out to The Chronicle to describe the Town’s efforts to resolve issues with the Department of Environmental Conservation on sewer requirements and development project approvals.

Mr. McNulty says the medical complex planned on Corinth Road has dropped its 48-unit residential component intended to house medical professionals, staff and families …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

CBS Sunday Morning will air as soon as this Sunday, Sept. 13, or Sept. 20, a feature on the documentary project based on Matt Rozell’s book A Train Near Magdeburg, timed with the Jewish High Holy Days.

Retired Hudson Falls history teacher Mr. Rozell told The Chronicle he and the filmmakers were interviewed by correspondent Seth Doane. He said the segment will include newly …

After college he went to North Carolina and worked in sales.

“I’ve always wanted to own a business, just kind of waiting for the right opportunity,” he said. “I know how great of an area it is, so the opportunity to hop in here and start a business I know that’s somewhere that I’ll commit to staying and growing at.”

Mr. O’Mara said he started putting a plan together in …