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Glens Falls arrest: Mercedes Stolen in New Jersey

An arrest was made in Glens Falls last night, August 5, for charges related to a white Mercedes-Benz allegedly stolen from New Jersey.

Warren County Sheriff’s said around 10 p.m., they were “alerted by a license plate reader to a possible stolen white Mercedes-Benz operating on Glen Street in the City of Glens Falls.”

“Officers located the Mercedes-Benz in question on Glen Street in the area of Chester Street in …

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Dave Portnoy reviews Pizza Jerks, Glens Falls

SCOOP • Zander Frost reports: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has done his first review in the Glens Falls market, at Pizza Jerks in Broad Street Plaza.

Mr. Portnoy’s viral “One Bite Pizza Reviews” have boosted local pizzerias nationwide. He was at the shop this afternoon, August 5.

The review is not yet released — nor has Pizza Jerks’ score been revealed.

The staff did not know he was coming. …

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The duo remaking Autoworld

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

In May Ben Alden and Brian McKenzie spent $1-million to buy the long vacant Autoworld Suzuki building on Route 9 in Moreau.

Now they are transforming the 12,000- square foot building into Moreau Commons, with space for seven or eight businesses and a shared common area. They hope to open it by Nov. 1. Tenants already signed up include Stinky’s Coffee (their first first …

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At age 105, she earns honorary South Glens Falls diploma


By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Ruth Scinto, who turns 106 years old on Aug. 1, achieved a longtime dream on July 9 when she received an honorary South Glens Falls High School diploma.

Mrs. Scinto left her school in Connecticut in 10th grade after World War I.

“We were dirt poor. I remember picking up coal on the train tracks,” she said.

“I didn’t have any clothes to wear …

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2 youths hurt in accidental shooting; 56 Walnut St. GF, long cited by neighbors

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Two juveniles were injured Saturday from “the accidental discharge of a firearm” at a residence on Walnut Street, “between Lawrence Street and Dix Avenue,” the Glens Falls Police Department said.

Both were transported by the Glens Falls Fire Department to Glens Falls Hospital, and later to Albany Medical Center for further treatment, said the report.

“This incident is isolated,” the Police wrote. “There is …

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