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Halloween & Election issue. Sally Longo sets airport restaurant. Dave Strader ‘Best in the Business’ per hockeywriters.com. Election races to watch. D’Ella Honda to donate $100 per car sold in February, give to Marathon Dance. TD Bank to close main downtown branch. Glens Falls Co-Op lands first floor spot in Empire Theater. Jimmer’s uncle slams anti-Jimmer Yahoo article. Gilbert Gottfried coming to Glens Falls Civic Center Jan. 7. Looking for …

By Jason Irwin, Chronicle Freelance Zombie

Accepting an “invitation” sent to The Chronicle in the form of a gruesome evidence bag full of blood and body parts (not real, I hope), I attended a “Black Carpet” event at Six Flags Great Escape this past Friday night.

Part of the invite included an interactive opportunity that I couldn’t resist: My girlfriend Tiffany and I — along with other members of area …

By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor

Adirondack Tree Surgeons of Wilton is sponsoring NASCAR driver JJ Yeley in this Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series at Talladega Superspeedway.

“There’s never been a tree company sponsor in NASCAR,” said Adirondack Tree Surgeons owner Phil Viger. “I think we might get some TV time.”

The race will be broadcast on NBCSN, Channel 44 locally on Time Warner Cable.

He said he and his wife, …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Fort Edward Chamber of Commerce cancelled this weekend’s ninth annual Chili, Chowder and Brews Festival, citing Department of Health edicts too stringent to impose on the community members who typically provide the food.

“Apparently, there is no allowable way for folks to prepare food in their homes and serve it to the public,” Fort Edward Chamber president Adam Devoe said in an e-mail. …

Women in Business issue. Women talk careers, gender. Glens Falls Hospital nets $135,000 during ‘Festival of Senses’ fundraiser. Adirondack Tree Surgeons sponsor JJ Yeley for NASCAR race. Dottie Pepper joins CBS, will become first woman to broadcast Masters. Glens Falls’ Pat Potter honored for 60 years as swim coach and official. Route 9 Autoworld closes in Moreau. Dusek gets vote of confidence from Supervisors. Fort Edward cancels Chili Fest over …