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The music plays on at Shepard Park after fire
The Lake George Summer Concert Series is coming back Tuesday night after a fire destroyed the Shepard Park Bandstand on Sunday morning. The charred husk of the amphitheater was removed Sunday afternoon and only its foundation remains.
Tom Petty tribute band concert back on in Lake George
The Tom Petty tribute band concert is back on tonight in Lake George. The village had initially canceled the show after a fire destroyed the Shepard Park Amphitheater early Sunday morning. The cause of the fire is thought to be electrical in origin. The concert is back on after the...
Herbicide used in Lake George for first time
After years of controversy, state officials apply ProcellaCOR in fight against invasive milfoil. In a first for Lake George, a state contractor dropped an herbicide into a pair of northern basin bays to fight Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive plant that poses problems in many Adirondack lakes. The application, early Saturday,...
ProcellaCOR used in Lake George following Warren County Supreme Court Decision
A controversial herbicide was used in Lake George for the first time over the weekend after a judge declined to intervene on Friday. Judge Robert Muller, who had blocked the use of the chemical in 2023, denied a request for a permanent injunction against the Lake George Park Commission’s proposed use of ProcellaCOR, which is deployed to combat invasive Eruasian watermilfoil.
Town of Chester to celebrate its 225th Anniversary July 13
Local Legion, Rotary Club also celebrating historic milestones. CHESTERTOWN | On July 13, hundreds of residents of northern Warren County will be gathering to celebrate the 225th anniversary of their town’s founding. This festival features lawn games, fireworks, children's activities, a vintage car show, vendors of craftworks, fair food and more.
Glens Falls installs security cameras in parks
Last week, someone asked in a Glens Falls community Facebook group, “What is the new ‘monitoring station’ at Crandall Park?”. “Cameras,” Glens Falls 2nd Ward Councilman Bob Landry replied. “They now monitor all our City parks.”. A city official told The Chronicle that the so-called...
Our July 3 front page
Happy Independence Day! So much to do on July 3, 4, 5, 6, 7! Shepard Park stage destroyed by fire. Trump vs. Biden reactions. Glens Falls installs security cameras in parks. Dog bitten by rattlesnake. ProcellaCOR used in Lake George after Muller lifts restraining order. Paula Collins’ ‘reeducation camp’ comment blew up in race vs. Elise Stefanik. City Park stabbing under investigation; ‘no public danger’. Jimmer joins Reese’s. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!
Glens Falls man gets 2 to 4 years in prison for stealing tow truck
A Glens Falls man has been sentenced to 2 to 4 years in prison for stealing a tow truck from a Moreau business. Dakotah R. McNabb stole the truck from the business on Route 9 in the early morning hours of Oct. 17. He was later stopped by police in Glens Falls and arrested. Police said he actually had driven a stolen car to get to the site where he stole the truck.
What $40 million in Tech Hub funding will mean for future of Western New York
It was announced Tuesday that a major $40 million in federal funding was granted to the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region thanks to a special Tech Hub designation for the region. How will that impact the region’s future? Read more from WBEN:
Massive New York Ice Cream Recall: Many Popular Items May Kill
The recall includes Friendly’s, Hershey's and many other very popular national brands. The FDA confirmed the massive ice cream recall on Monday. Below are photos and names of some of the recalled products:. Note: these photos don't show every recalled item. CLICK HERE for the full list from the...
$40 Million Boost Announced for New York’s Veterans – Find Out Who’s Benefiting
In a significant move to bolster New York State's nonprofit sector, more than $40 million in capital grants has been announced for 136 nonprofit organizations. The funding, allocated through the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP) and the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP), aims to address critical infrastructure needs and enhance services for veterans and families across the state.
Pizzeria With 150 New York Locations Confirms Closures, More At Risk
A popular pizzeria is closing about 20 locations and officials fear over 100 more are in danger. Pizza Hut suddenly shut down several restaurants. Pizza Hut shut down 19 locations across two states. Four are in Ohio while 15 are located in Indiana, Eat This, Not That Reports. There are...
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
WARNING: Bold Thieves On The Move In New York State
Just when you though you had seen everything, some bold thieves show you another move. There are reports of unique theft in areas of New York State that has law enforcement on the lookout. The summer is here and as busy as we are, it never hurts to remind people...
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