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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

We can’t visit Steve’s Place any more, but we can still hang out in the classic booths. They’re now installed at Kerrie’s Northway Diner, less than a half mile up Broad Street-Main Street in Queensbury, a little closer to Northway Exit 18.

Owner Kerrie LeClair purchased the eight cream-and-brown leatherette seating booths from Steve’s Place owner Christine Vamvalis-Haley.
Steve’s Place closed on March 15.…

A solar eclipse — where the moon passes in front of the moon — will cross New York State on Monday afternoon, April 8.

Portions of the Adirondacks will be in the path of “The Totality” causing darkness for more than 3 minutes between 3 and 3:30 p.m.

“The temperature drops. Insects and birds are singing and then it’s total silence. Animal behavior changes. It feels like dusk,” Scientist Mindy …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

“It’s all green light,” says Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins, now that Governor Kathy Hochul approved $6.6-million in Home and Community Renewal tax credits for Phase Two of developer Sonny Bonacio’s Spring City projects on South and Elm Streets. It also activates Phase One.

“I think they’re full speed ahead. We believe that Phase One should break ground in June,” said the mayor.

Phase …

Chronicle reporter Ben Westcott writes: Six Flags Great Escape Lodge announced that Florida-based chain Hurricane Grill & Wings will open this summer as its new flagship dining option.

The press release said Hurricane Grill & Wings, with almost 50 locations, is known for its “jumbo, fresh wings, featuring more than 35 signature sauces and rubs” and its “laid-back vibe.”

Hurricane Grill & Wings will not occupy the space of the …

Health & Fitness Quarterly Solar eclipse April 8. West Mountain makes its move. Steve’s Place booths now at Kerrie’s, nearby. Bonacio projects ‘all green light’; GF must fulfill contract to give it free parking. JG3 went out with a bang! RAM free health clinic April 6 & 7 in Hudson Falls. GFH staffer won Toyota RAV-4 in Romeo GFH benefit. Hurricane Grill & Wings to open at Great Escape Lodge. …