Adirondack Balloon Festival organizer Mark Donahue expects the balloon count to be “down” from last year, when nearly 100 came for the 50th festival.
“But people don’t realize that the normal event is already a magnitude that’s unbelievable as it is,” he adds.
It’s one of the three largest in the Country, “and the only one with free admission and an all-volunteer committee.”
Mr. Donahue urges, “Wear boots. Pack your …
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Read More »Glens Falls Police said that on Tuesday evening, September 10, at around 5:30 p.m., they responded to an altercation between a teen cyclist and a motorist at Centennial Circle.
Police said, “The incident [as] reported to responding officers was that the driver of the motor vehicle addressed the teenager who was riding the bicycle in the roadway and impeding traffic.”
The press release continued, “As a result, a confrontation occurred …
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By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
“Welcome to the Glens Falls Hospital Monsoon Gala,” emcee Mark Behan said to open Saturday night’s “Savor” gala, held under tents in the Emergency Department parking area. More than 300 people withstood the rain to attend.
The tone was celebratory as hospital CEO Paul Scimeca and Mr. Behan announced what they say is the hospital’s largest ever capital campaign — to raise $15 million …
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