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By Sandra Hutchinson, Chronicle Chief Operating Officer

New York State on May 6 issues revised guidelines that now allow for some use of motorized golf carts.

The New York State Club Association sought the clarification.

It reads, “If an individual is seeking a reasonable accommodation in the form of a motorized golf cart and the private operator is permitting individuals who are members of the public access to the course, …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

New York Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner is urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to allow thoroughbred racing to begin at Belmont Park, without fans in the stands, as a prelude to saving the Saratoga racing season due to start on July 16.

“We want to get that started there, in hopes it makes the shift to Saratoga much more feasible,” Ms. Woerner told The Chronicle.

“They have …

Prime Time Seniors Issue! Push quickens to reopen. DEC: Docks going in at LG. Washington County preps steps to reopen. LeRoux boomed at Mother’s Day reopening; plans outdoor seating. Carrie Woerner: Start racing at Belmont (then in Saratoga). Drive-thru food pantry big success at Washington County Fairgrounds. Shirt Factory’s Food Truck Corrals return; big changes. Music, art, more now live online! Concerts, comedy, shows… The Chronicle always has the region’s …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: The Thursday Market & Food Truck Corral returns to the Shirt Factory on Lawrence and Cooper Streets in Glens Falls on May 21 — though with significant changes due to Social Distancing protocols, says organizer and Shirt Factory owner Eric Unkauf.

Hours are 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Again there will be food truck vendors offering dinners, sweets, baked goods, farmers’ market items and more. …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a Glens Falls family is dealing with the equally frightening specter of childhood cancer.

George Hall, the 23-month-old son of Kevin and Sarah Hall, was diagnosed with leukemia last month.

He started his first round of chemotherapy at Albany Medical Center two weeks ago — and is doing “really well, as good as anybody can ask him to,” says Sarah.…