Editor:
Regarding the Chronicle’s article [County Administrator John Taflan’s essay, June 8] about Warren County preparing for asylum seekers, my first thought was that this is a leftover April fool article.
After reading it, I have several comments and questions. It apparently refers to immigrants being farmed out from New York City, one of three sanctuary cities in New York State (Albany and Ithaca the other two, plus Westchester County).…
Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The story of SPCA of Upstate New York and Warren County continues.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee met last week to consider — then reject — SPCA’s proposal to contract with the County for services it has previously provided at no charge.
Specifically, that involved physical and technical support on animal cruelty cases, housing and caring for seized animals and documenting …
Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Warren County on Tuesday issued an emergency declaration regarding Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans to address the influx of migrant asylum seekers coming from the United States’ southern border to New York City by sending some of them to upstate counties.
Warren County Administrator John Taflan tells The Chronicle the emergency declaration sends a message to hotels, or other places that could be contacted by …
Read More »Readers,
Recently the W/C board of supervisors sold their taxpayers down the river in so many ways.
The GFTA (Glens Falls transportation authority) has the authority to dictate bus routes throughout the county. This is important on many levels for seniors, and those seeking transportation to and from work.
They have done a good job getting those needing transportation around the county.
The GFTA did NOT have a negative budget. …
Read More »By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
I attended Friday’s monthly meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. What emerged then and in the days thereafter was more than I bargained for.
The board approved the 2023 budget, rebuffing two attempts to table it by supervisors who wanted the whole board and the public to take a fresh look.
But the budget was upstaged by word that new County Tourism …
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