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Charlene Wood seeks OK to open Qby’s first cannabis dispensary
By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer
Lake George native and Saratoga Springs resident Charlene Wood plans to open a cannabis dispensary in a shopping plaza under construction amid the factory outlets north of Northway Exit 20.
“I feel women are underrepresented in the cannabis industry,” Ms. Wood told The Chronicle. “I’m excited to bring this business to the Queensbury area, which I know well.”
Her attorney Jon Lapper said it …
Read More »Committee backs $400,000 in Occupancy Tax for Winter’s Dream 2024-25
By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
The Warren County Tourism and Occupancy Tax Committee voted Tuesday in favor of granting $400,000 to fund a second year of the Winter’s Dream attraction at the Fort William Henry in Lake George.
The Warren County Coalition (formerly Warren County Winter Coalition) requested $250,000 to produce and market the event in 2024-25, and $150,000 for show improvements.
Only Queensbury Town Supervisor John Strough voted …
Read More »Tim Ortiz plans downtown GF wine/liquor shop where Hometown Cigar was
By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Tim Ortiz plans to open Glens Falls Liquor, a wine and liquor store, in half of the storefront previously occupied by Hometown Cigar Shop at 280 Glen Street, downtown Glens Falls.
Mr. Ortiz, a 2013 Queensbury grad and full time acoustic musician playing at restaurants, bars and functions, plans to run the store. His wife Rachel Ortiz, a personal trainer who owns Kind Cycling …
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