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By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Dave Madden, the former owner of the Lake George A&W drive-in restaurant, has purchased, renovated and will reopen the Hudson Falls mainstay Zack’s Drive-In.

“It might be before Memorial Day, but definitely by Memorial Day,” Mr. Madden told The Chronicle.

He bought Zack’s in Spring 2022 shortly after selling the Lake George A&W, which he operated for 44 years.

His daughter Claire will be …

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

Rockwell Falls Public Library’s planned Drag Queen Story Hour was postponed indefinitely on April 13.

The library said its Board of Trustees voted “to do additional research into the performer and the content of the show.”

It came on the heels of a heated Library meeting on April 11, originally scheduled to elect a new Board President.

Rockwell Falls Public Library Director Courtney Keir …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Eric Unkauf, owner-redeveloper of the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, has an ambitious plan to turn the surrounding 5-acre campus he has assembled into a mural garden — officially “Muralgarten.”

“It’ll be a world-class tourist attraction,” Mr. Unkauf tells The Chronicle.

He sees it as a year-round draw that will be a “transformational catalyst” for the east side of Glens Falls, the city, Warren …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins told The Chronicle the start of construction has been delayed on Phase One of Sonny Bonacio’s South and Elm Street project as the Saratoga developer negotiates loans and other funding, especially given changing interest rates.

The Mayor said he hopes Mr. Bonacio will be able to begin by the summer. Phase One includes renovation of the former Hot Shots, …

Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: All Abilities Productions of Upstate New York is moving into the former Aeropostale store space at Aviation Mall, announced co-founders Andy O’Rourke and Theresa Kempf.

“It’s a big move,” said the 23-year-old Mr. O’Rourke. “I’m in shock even from when we signed the [1-year] lease. I didn’t think this would take off the ground so well when we started a year ago.”

Mr. O’Rourke …