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Glens Falls Tae Kwon Do: Lockdown is killing our business

Dear Cathy,

Just wanted to update you on how our circumstances here at GFTKD have devolved since you first requested information for an article 6 weeks ago.

By now you’ve heard the “same storm, different boat” reference regarding the lockdown, and sadly our boat is sinking fast. We’ve lost tens of thousands in revenue.

It took us 31 years to reach a point where there was actually a profit to …

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Queensbury Hotel aims ‘to get rolling’

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“We’re excited to get some things rolling,” says Tyler Herrick, general manager of the Queensbury Hotel in downtown Glens Falls and the new Fairfield Inn at Exit 18 in Queensbury, both owned by Ed Moore and his family.

“Our numbers have been horrible,” Mr. Herrick said without sounding an alarm. “We had 85 percent occupancy at this ime last year. If we get to …

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The Covid divide

By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor

You either get close to people when you’re out and about or you don’t. You either take coronavirus as a clear and present danger or you think the risk is exaggerated.

That’s my realization as I’m more out and about myself in recent weeks.

I’m one of those people who still takes coronavirus as a serious ongoing risk. Our family has been largely out of …

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Our May 28 front page

Heading Towards Summer NYS loosens the reins. Lake George Memorial Day 2020. The Covid divide. Crandall Library aims to reopen with curbside service, in June. Adirondack Extreme thwarted from reopening. LG Music Fest talk: 2020 will go virtual. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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Our May 21 front page

Memorial Day Issue! Lockdown meets reality, gives in. Lake George Village wants biz, not crowds. Stefanik: ‘Investigate Cuomo’ for nursing home COVID deaths. Car dealers: Our showrooms, all departments are open now. Boiled down, mask mandate is voluntary. Whitehall rallies for firefighter Jim Brooks. Youtheatre season cancelled. Music, art, more now live online! Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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