By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
Four days before the March 18 Fort Ann village election, Jon Lashinsky says he decided to run for mayor as a write-in.
He won, defeating incumbent Denis Langlois 44-21.
Mr. Lashinsky, 32, has been Chief of the Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company since 2020 and is credited by members for helping turn it around.
“They kept pushing me, saying the village is messed up …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
The Great Upstate Boat Show takes place this weekend at Afrim’s Sports Dome in Queensbury at 326 Upper Sherman Avenue in Queensbury.
Admission is $13 for adults, free for children 12 and under. They can be purchased on the show’s website at www.thegreatupstateboatshow.com.
Event days and hours are:
Friday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, March …
By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
“In my eyes it’s got to be probably the best team ever to come out of Glens Falls,” Head Boys Basketball Coach Rob Girard said after his squad won its second straight state championship Sunday afternoon, completing consecutive undefeated seasons and extending its win streak to 54 games.
That’s saying a lot for a program that’s featured such distinguished hoops alums as Jimmer Fredette …
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By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
Scott Boucher, owner of Mullen’s Pub on Main Street in Hudson Falls, has opened a steakhouse just down the street at the former county courthouse.
The Heisman Court Grill “soft opened” Thursday by reservation only.
“I’m glad to see it finally come to fruition,” Mr. Boucher, a 1997 Hudson Falls High School grad, told The Chronicle.
“Everyone loves this building. Everyone’s been anticipating it …
By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again — the sap is starting to flow freely in sugar maple trees.
The Chronicle checked in with three local maple syrup producers — Toad Hill Maple Farm in Thurman, Mapleland Farms in Salem and Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House in Whitefall.
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