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Hudson Falls High School’s popular Tiger Den Cafe operated by special needs students

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Twenty students with special needs in the SUCCESS program at Hudson Falls High School have been learning valuable life skills over the past year running the Tiger Den Cafe, delivering drinks, baked goods and smiles to teachers and staff.

Students decide the weekly menu, keep track of the ingredient supply, shop for what is needed, maintain a budget, make and package the products, do …

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Steakhouse at the Courthouse in Hudson Falls

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 …

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Blake Gendebien, Democrats’ pick for Congress, spoke in Hudson Falls

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Blake Gendebien, the Democratic candidate for the upcoming NY-21 Congressional special election, spoke to a packed 5th floor of the Sandy Hill Arts Center in Hudson Falls at a meet and greet Sunday.

He introduced himself as “a family man, a dairy farmer, a father and a small business owner born and raised in Lisbon, New York, in the district,” adding, “I love this …

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Hudson Falls Strand opens up the back wall, will add 40 seats

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls is undergoing yet another renovation — even as it continues staging all performances.

On Monday, Pete Sabo of Proficient Construction and Roofing and crew removed the back wall of the stage, revealing the original brick backstage wall.

The next step is to rebuild the stage eight feet back from where it was.
They’ll add two rows of seating …

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New in Hudson Falls: Falcons Brewhouse Bistro, Tavern

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Five years ago, when Kim Bender bought the 171 Main Street, Hudson Falls building now housing her new Falcons Brewhouse Bistro and Tavern, it didn’t have the inviting atmosphere and upscale ambiance that greets visitors today.

“It was pretty much flooded,” Ms. Bender said of the long-ago bank and former shoe shop dating from 1910. It had sat vacant for years. “None of this …

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