Tag Archives: Glens Falls

Normandin suggests ‘solution for disadvantaged’: Comprehensive care facility in rural setting

To the Editor:

Statistics clearly indicate the disadvantaged population isn’t just growing in our community, it’s a nationwide crisis. Homelessness, poverty, and mental illness are complex issues that are caused by several factors.

The reality is most of us know someone who is struggling right now. Additionally, even those who are doing ok today may not be in a few years as technology experts are predicting that within the next …

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Fountain Square ‘Outpost’ set to open in former Orvis this Friday

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Fountain Square Outfitters owners Matt and Nancy Fuller said their second shop “outpost” will open in time for Black Friday, Nov. 29 in the former Orvis store on the “Million Dollar Half Mile,” on Route 9 north of Northway Exit 20 in Lake George/Queensbury.

The Fullers’ flagship Fountain Square Outfitters store on Centennial Circle in Glens Falls opened 14 years ago.

“The FSO Trading …

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Raúl’s building & restaurant for sale: $998,500

Raúl’s Mexican Restaurant and its signature three-story building at 162 Glen Street on Centennial Circle are for sale.

Asking price is $998,500. Mark Levack of Levack Real Estate has the listing.

It says of owner Russell Porreca, “After 18 years operating a Mexican Restaurant and Grill at 162 Glen Street, the owner is relocating downstate to be with family.”

“The building can be sold with or without the restaurant,” Mr. …

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Chester St. friction over Glens Falls mental health group home

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The CEO of Ascend Mental Wellness — formerly Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health — plans to meet on Friday, Nov. 21, with neighbors of its Genesis House residence on Chester Street in response to their complaints.

The facility with space for 13 residents working through psychiatric disabilities has been on Chester Street since the 1980s, but neighbors say disturbing problems have arisen in recent …

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Our November 13 front page

Election Charts! Can Elise win? Bonacio gets its parking. Mayor Bill’s plea. Chester St. friction over GF mental health group home. Couple plans ‘Hometown Shop,’ Patten South St. bldg. Fort Ann girls seeks NYS soccer title in Final Four this weekend. Neighbors balk; GF Planning Board tables 196 Ridge. BOCES breaks ground: $98M Wilton Campus, Sept. ’27 open. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts &

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