Chronicle editor Mark Frost writes: There’s no understating how significant it was that LOOK Magazine in 1944 spotlighted Glens Falls in six issues, telling our story in voluminous photos, catching the character of what it titled “Hometown, U.S.A.” as LOOK looked to inspire the nation during World War II.
LOOK succeeded magnificently. Its 5,000 photos are diverse, …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
WSWHE BOCES plans to close its three main educational operations in Hudson Falls, Saratoga and Glens Falls — and build a new $96 million facility on 25 acres off Northway Exit 16 in Wilton.
The Southern Adirondack Education Center on Dix Avenue in Hudson Falls and F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga would be closed and likely sold, and BOCES would no longer …
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Chronicle staff writer Ben Westcott reports: Glens Falls Planning Board members reacted favorably Monday night when developer Chris Patten showed a rendering of “The Point at 10 Broadstreet,” his plan for the former Rite-Aid site where Broad and South Streets meet. It proposes 24 apartment units and 56 parking spaces that would also serve tenants and customers of the currently vacant 46-56 South Street building Mr. Patten intends to renovate …
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The City of Glens Falls is looking to change its zoning law to establish rules and limits on short-term rentals throughout the city.
One provision would prohibit unhosted Short Term Rental properties in all residential districts. It would allow hosted short term rentals with site plan review and approval by the City Planning Board.
A “Sunset Clause” would allow current short-term rentals to continue …
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By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer
RR Legacy Dispensary — the City of Glens Falls’s first cannabis shop — had its ribbon cutting and open for business on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The Albany Black Chamber of Commerce hosted the event.
The dispensary opened in downtown Glens Falls at 12 Hudson Ave at the former site of Pizza Hut.
It’s the second location for COO Matthew Robinson, after his first in …
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