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SCOOP: 33 apartments planned at former Post-Star

Luigi A. Palleschi, representing Morris Friedman, seeks to convert the former Post-Star building at 72 Lawrence St. into a two-story apartment building with 33 units: 28 one-bedroom, 3 two-bedroom, and 2 studio.

The plan appears before the Glens Falls Planning Board on April 2. The proposal estimates the improvement costs at $500,000 and says the anticipated construction time is one year.

“The existing building consists of a 1-story office section …

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What’s new in boats; Boat Show at Dome this weekend

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Great Upstate Boat Show takes place this weekend at Afrim’s Sports Dome in Queensbury at 326 Upper Sherman Avenue in Queensbury.

Admission is $13 for adults, free for children 12 and under. They can be purchased on the show’s website at www.thegreatupstateboatshow.com.

Event days and hours are:

Friday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sunday, March …

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Farmers Market will be on Maple Street near City Park, as of 5/3

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Glens Falls Farmers Market will move to Maple Street, adjacent to City Park in downtown Glens Falls for its outdoor market, starting Saturday, May 3.

Farmers Market president Tom Wells tells The Chronicle they’ll be there potentially for most of the summer at least.

The Farmers Market is envisioned at the Market Center being built for the City on South Street.

It is …

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Fort Ann fire chief, 32, wins mayor as write-in, a 4-day campaign

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Four days before the March 18 Fort Ann village election, Jon Lashinsky says he decided to run for mayor as a write-in.

He won, defeating incumbent Denis Langlois 44-21.

Mr. Lashinsky, 32, has been Chief of the Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company since 2020 and is credited by members for helping turn it around.

“They kept pushing me, saying the village is messed up …

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What’s new in boats; Boat Show at Dome this weekend

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

The Great Upstate Boat Show takes place this weekend at Afrim’s Sports Dome in Queensbury at 326 Upper Sherman Avenue in Queensbury.

Admission is $13 for adults, free for children 12 and under. They can be purchased on the show’s website at www.thegreatupstateboatshow.com.

Event days and hours are:
Friday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday, March …

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