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Big events for 2023!

Here it is, nearly as full as ever! The Chronicle’s annual list of dates for some of this area’s signature events. Be aware that everything is subject to change, especially these days.

  • Lake George Winterfest, through March 12. Purchase $20 wristbands for restaurants and hotels discounts and perks, or $30 with added winer outing. Details: lakegeorgewinterfest.com.
  • Strand Theater 100th Anniversary, Jan. 17-21, Hudson Falls. Silent film fest. Free admission, popcorn.

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New Way reopens on South Street!

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

New Way Lunch is back.

After 34 months — nearly three years — the Gazetos family has reopened on South Street in downtown Glens Falls where the 103-year-old hot dog biz began.

“This is huge. Huge for Glens Falls too,” said Nick Gazetos, the fourth generation family member who is going to manage the South Street location, which has undergone substantial renovation.

Nick, his …

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Readers report: Worst roads & intersections

By Zander Frost & Mark Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer & Editor

Huge response again this week to the question we posed in our weekly e-mail to digital Chronicle subscribers. What’s the worst or most dangerous intersection or stretch of road in the area? Readers told us plenty.

John Hall in Lake George: Exit 20 southbound at the exit ramp at the intersection with Gurney Lane. It seems that there is …

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Sweet Rice Thai Sushi on Dix transforms former Sam’s Diner

A Thai couple have transformed the vintage former Sam’s Diner at 23 Dix Avenue in Glens Falls into Sweet Rice Thai Sushi. It opened on November 4.

Wife and husband owners Ae Siraroj and Ake Pholsamak did the renovations themselves over three months. They repainted the walls, re-did the floor and counter, and even built the tables.

Ms. Siraroj said they offer items either new or rare locally — including …

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New pole barn to aid volunteers who groom Cole’s Woods ski trails

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

The volunteers who groom the City of Glens Falls’s cross-country ski trails in Cole’s Woods should have an easier time of it this winter because their equipment will be stored under a new pole barn largely built by volunteers using donated or discounted materials, services and equipment.

“It looks like a very simple structure. And it is to a certain extent, but, boy, it required …

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