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Glens Falls grad, resident on Paralympic ski team

January 22, 2026

A smiling young skier wearing a red winter jacket and red beanie with yellow-tinted ski goggles against a white background.

Glens Falls High School Class of 2025 grad Lyndsay Strange has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. Paralympic Alpine Ski Team at the Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, March 6-15. She previously was head coach for the Mexico Alpine Ski Team for the past two Olympics in PyeongChang and Beijing.

One of Coach Strange’s athletes on the U.S. Paralympic team is Glens Falls resident Kelsey O’Driscoll, …

Argyle dog defendants in court; judge advances case

January 22, 2026

People stand in an indoor office or community center with a counter desk, fluorescent lighting, and seated staff members present.

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes: Defendants Robert and Anastasia Palulis appeared in Argyle Town Court Tuesday night, and Judge Stacy Davis made a determination that “the accusatory instruments are facially sufficient” for their criminal case to proceed.

Twenty-one dogs died overnight at the Palulises’ Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding facility in Argyle on Aug. 23-24.

The couple are charged with 22 misdemeanor counts of overdriving/torturing/injuring animals and failure to provide proper …

BYU will retire Jimmer’s 32 jersey

January 22, 2026

A basketball player wearing a Brigham Young jersey number 32 shoots the ball during a game with spectators in the background.

Glens Falls native Jimmer Fredette will have his No. 32 jersey retired by Brigham Young University at the Cougars’ game against Colorado Feb. 14, becoming the fifth BYU player to receive the honor.

“Ever since I stepped on campus at BYU, I was welcomed,” Fredette was quoted in a BYU Athletics press release.

“I felt the love from my coaches, teammates, students and faculty. I wanted to be successful at …

Ice Bars return! New winter staple

January 22, 2026

A group of people gathered around tall white chairs at an outdoor fire pit on a nighttime beach setting.

Time again for the North Country equivalent of a Tiki bar. Sure, we could cozy up in front of a warm fire, but why not embrace the season? Bundle up for outdoor bars and interactive sculptures crafted from ice, themed drinks and activities. Each is unique. Admission is free except where noted.

Funky Ice Fest, Adirondack Pub and Brewery, Lake George. Friday-Saturdays, Jan. 23-24 and 30-31, 5-10 p.m. Think 70s

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Bob Landry: Ridge Street alley is a ‘fire waiting to happen’

January 22, 2026

Snow-covered alley between brick buildings with stacked wooden pallets and metal containers.

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes; Glens Falls Ward 2 Councilman Bob Landry is concerned the condition of the alleyway off the City Hall Ridge Street parking lot poses a fire hazard.

The alley is behind restaurants Farmacy and Radici on Ridge Street and The Mikado on Glen Street.

At the Jan. 13 Common Council meeting, Mr. Landry said the alley has large plastic 55-gallon cooking oil drums and wooden pallets …