Sunday, February 1, 2026

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Crandall Library mulls bird safety but hopes 2024 cedar waxwing die-off was ‘fluke’

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Last May 4, 19 cedar waxwings were found dead at the base of a large window in front of Crandall Public Library.

Tests conducted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation determined the cause of death to be blunt impact trauma. A DEC spokesperson told The Chronicle the birds “likely collided into windows that were reflecting images of the sky or trees.”…

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Family faults Glens Falls in death of woman in clothing bin fire

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The daughter and mother of Michelle McFarren spoke with The Chronicle prior to a protest outside City Hall last Friday.

The body of Michelle McFarren, 43, was found by city police early Thursday, March 6, in a blue clothing donation box on fire behind Talk of the Town restaurant on Hudson Avenue.

The investigation is ongoing. The cause of death was cited as fire-related.…

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Mother & daughter of woman who died in GF clothing bin fire voice concerns

Chronicle Staff Writer Cathy DeDe writes: With a rally and protest planned today, Friday, March 14, at 4 p.m. outside the Glens Falls Police Station at City Hall, the daughter and mother of Michelle McFarren, have spoken with The Chronicle.

The body of Michelle McFarren, 43, was found by city police early Thursday, March 6, in a blue clothing donation box on fire behind Talk of the Town restaurant on

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Bonacio update: Sandy’s Clam Bar, Hotshots, ‘Incubator’

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The City of Glens Falls and Bonacio Development and Construction offered updates in two public meetings last week on renovation of the so-called “Incubator” building at 36 Elm Street plus the former Sandy’s Clam Bar and Hotshots buildings at 41 and 45 South Street.

It’s all part of Phase 1 of developer Sonny Bonacio’s portion of the South Street overhaul partially funded by the …

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Pair of eateries eye Ft. Edward

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Two established local restaurants — Grumbellies from Fort Ann and Kerrie’s from Queensbury — are in the process of moving to Broadway in downtown Fort Edward.

Both came before the Fort Edward Planning/Zoning Board Tuesday night.

The board unanimously approved the Grumbellies plan. Nasrene Haj, Doreen Rabine and Bernard Taylor all voted yes.

Owners Irma and Jeff Hamblin aim to open within two months …

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