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Chronicle editor Mark Frost writes: Our son Max — reporting for RocaNews.com, the digital news company he founded with two friends in 2020 — crossed the border from Poland into Ukraine on March 4, hitchhiking with a driver transporting relief supplies. The man invited Max to stay in his three-generation household as long as Max wanted. Max stayed three nights, four days.

After the third day, Max Facetimed with us. …

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

Glens Falls hadn’t done a general reassessment of property values since 2005.

Last week, owners were notified of new preliminary assessments calculated by KLW Appraisal Group of Buffalo.

It’s caused some shock waves.

“I have heard from many constituents,” Diana Palmer, Ward 3’s council member, said in response to a Chronicle inquiry.

“Initially, there were a lot of questions, some anger, some confusion, and a …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The New York State High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament returns to the Cool Insuring Arena, Friday to Sunday, March 18 to 20.

“The road to New York State basketball is right through Glens Falls,” says tournament director Arthur “Chip” Corlew, the athletic director of Glens Falls School. “We’re ready,”

It’s been a dry five years for Glens Falls. After 36 years as host — …

By Jason Irwin, Chronicle Freelance

This past Sunday, the Glens Falls community came together to show their support for the people of the Ukraine with an amazing display of unity. By 1 p.m., well over 200 people of different ages and backgrounds stood side by side, braving the below-freezing temperature, and carrying flags, signs and wearing blue and yellow (the colors of the Ukrainian flag), preparing to walk together from …

By Richard F. Kelly, Special to The Chronicle

Saint Patrick’s Day in Glens Falls is, has been, and will always be a special holiday for the residents of Glens Falls.

In the 60’s and 70’s few events could rival stops at Sullivan’s, Hart’s, Toomey’s, the Ridge Manor, the Blue Room, the Embassy, Herb’s and The Lantern Inn, to name a few.

All venues welcomed partygogoers, but — like ancient Rome …