Tag Archives: Glens Falls

‘Where’s Alfie?’: Duo combine on children’s book that is Glens Falls to the core

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Where are you, Alfie?, written by Mary Jean DeSantis and illustrated by Anthony Richichi, is an ode to Glens Falls.

The paperback children’s book tells the true story of Alfie — the year-old mini Australian shepherd brought here last summer by Pittsburgh vacationers and lost from a Glens Falls doggy daycare business for 16 days.

Last week Alfie and his family returned at the …

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Memorial Day Observances

Parades & programs to honor the fallen

Communities commemorate those who fell in service to our country with parades and ceremonies around the region. Here’s some of what’s planned.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

South Glens Falls: Parade, 6 p.m., on Main Street from intersection with McHugh Street to 5th St. Proceeding on 5th Street to Veterans Memorial Park for ceremony at approximately 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. …

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Arrow Financial CFO responds to Mark’s questions: Bank’s condition

Chronicle Editor Mark Frost writes: “Arrow Financial Corporation Announces Receipt of NASDAQ Noncompliance Notice,” headlined an April 5 press release from the Glens Falls-based parent company of Glens Falls National and Saratoga National Banks.

It said Arrow Financial had failed to file its annual report on time and “If the company remains noncompliant at the end of the 180-day exception period, the Company’s shares of common stock will be subject …

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Asked: Your favorite tree?

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

What is your favorite tree? is the question we posed last week to our digital subscribers. Answers were interesting as always. I’m happy that two people (see final replies) chose a tree that is my favorite, too.


Gina Mintzer of Lake Luzerne: The Willow Tree is my favorite as it bends, flows and and goes with the times whatever comes its way, i.e. weather, …

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Glens Falls mayor hopes Bonacio will break ground by summer, still hunts financing

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins told The Chronicle the start of construction has been delayed on Phase One of Sonny Bonacio’s South and Elm Street project as the Saratoga developer negotiates loans and other funding, especially given changing interest rates.

The Mayor said he hopes Mr. Bonacio will be able to begin by the summer. Phase One includes renovation of the former Hot Shots, …

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