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Some urge ‘Get tougher’ with ‘day spenders’

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The public was invited to weigh in at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Day User Task Force Committee.

Drew Gerster said he moved to Glens Falls from Buffalo two years ago and that he had been “a homeless drug addict for 10 years” throughout New York before he “got out of it himself.”

He said, “Nothing’s being done” to fix the situation at …

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Portnoy effect: Pizzerias say his viral reviews increased sales

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Chronicle caught up with the local pizzerias that Barstool Sports founder and social media personality Dave Portnoy rated last month. All but one of them said his viral reviews increased sales.

Crave Pizza at Mount Royal Plaza in Queensbury got a 7.7 rating, Portnoy’s highest local review and said a big boost.

“After the interview got released, those next two weeks were crazy,” …

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Bonacio starts Phase 2 of Glens Falls South St. plans

Bonacio Development did a ground breaking Wednesday, Oct. 15, for its South Street Apartments, Phase 2 of the Saratoga company’s downtown Glens Falls projects on South and Elm Streets.

The $26 million, five-story complex on the site of the former Glens Falls Farmers Market pavilion will have 70 residential units including 11 supportive housing units. SUNY Adirondack plans to lease the first floor facing South Street for its workforce development …

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Texas BBQ set in Glens Falls

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Slickfin Brewing and Carnivore Brothers BBQ are partnering to open Texas-style barbecue joint “Fire Mission Smokehouse & Taproom” at the corner of Glen and Park Streets, former site of Go Play With Your Food in downtown Glens Falls. It’s set to open on Oct. 23.

Kris and Heather March own Slickfin, which they opened in March 2019. It will continue to brew and operate …

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NYS Special Olympics here this weekend


Special Olympics 2025 State Fall Games brings 900 athletes and coaches to Glens Falls Oct. 17-18. Opening Ceremonies featuring a parade of athletes are at City Park Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Athletes compete in bocce at the Adirondack Sports Complex, cross country running at Cole’s Woods, cycling at the Warren County Municipal Center, soccer at the Morse Athletic Complex, equestrian at the Skidmore College-Van Lennep Riding Center, golf …

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