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Chris Patten’s pitch: 5-story, 64 apartments at Bay & Glen

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Editor

Developer Chris Patten says the five-story, 64-unit apartment building he wants to construct on the current green space at the corner of Glen and Bay Streets will harken back to the Glens Falls Insurance Company building that once stood there.

“I’m trying to bring that back,” he told the Common Council on August 25, citing a picture of the building that Mayor Dan Hall pulled …

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Our October 15 front page

Prime Time Seniors issue Hemlock killer bug found on protected Dome Island. Glens Falls shaped Joe Bruno. Warren County: The race for judge. ‘Fuel Up for Finn’: 394 trucks, $60,000+ Chris Patten’s pitch: 5-story, 64 apartments at Bay & Glen. SGF Marathon Dance: April 30. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s best Arts & Entertainment section!

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Chronicle Exclusive: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid found on Dome Island


Hemlock trees on the south end of Dome Island on Lake George were found today to be seriously infested with the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA).

Cornell forest entomologist Mark Whitmore led a research team on to the island this morning. A team member soon found evidence of the infestation. The extent of the HWA suggests the infestation may have begun five or more years ago.

The Chronicle’s Mark Frost accompanied …

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Our October 8 front page

Fall is in the Air The new trail up Potash Mountain. How COVID-wary are you? Bid to subdivide parcel at Glen & Bay, where GF Insurance stood, draws concern. Consultant on SGF-FE merger process was on GF-Abe Wing merger talk too. Sandy Hill Arts Center in HF officially opens. Ice is hot at the Cool Arena; best September ever, says Mead. Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s

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Rep. Stefanik touts Chronicle 40th on House floor; Facebook pro & con ensues

Chronicle editor Mark Frost writes: Last week, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik honored The Chronicle’s 40th anniversary with remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives.

As might be expected, it prompted many comments — pro and con — on Facebook.

Here’s an extended excerpt from one of the comment threads.

Rollie Surprenant: This is community recognition at the national level, well done Elise, Mark and the whole …

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