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By Maury Thompson, Special to The Chronicle

The State Assembly and Senate have passed a bill to move most local and county elections, now held in odd-numbered years, to even-numbered years coinciding with state and federal elections.

Gov. Hochul has until Dec. 31 to either sign or veto the legislation, or let it become law without her signature.

If the legislation, which applies to municipalities outside New York City, becomes …

First Look: ‘Winter’s Dream’! Car Wash and Steve’s Place. Kennys sell Adirondack Outlet Mall. Hochul by 12/31 likely to decide: Move most local elections to even years, on federal, state schedule, with Prez & Gov. 100 attend GF School workshop seeking to lower 26% absent rate. Hickory Ski gets funding, can open lifts. Historic Salem corner vacant again; Jacko’s revival as small plates kitchen, bar, music ends. Minogues stores renamed …

Glens Falls National Bank’s revolving time and temperature sign at the corner of Glen and South Streets was removed last week. We asked about it.

Marc Yrsha, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, responded:

“As one of the last pieces of our downtown campus renovation, we are updating our landmark time and temperature sign.

“More modern and energy efficient, the time and temperature will appear on both sides of …

Approval sought for Hoffman Carwash at site of Steve’s Place restaurant.

The application is on the Glens Falls Planning Board agenda for Tuesday, Dec. 5. The Steve’s Place property on Broad Street is for sale.

Hoffman is proposing “a 5,750+ FS Car Wash building with associated access drives and queuing lanes, 15 self serve vacuum spaces, and 7 employee spaces.”

“The proposal includes demolition/removal of the existing buildings…The proposed project …