Saturday, November 23, 2024

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City Clerk Bob Curtis announces retirement

Mark and Sandra:

I’m writing to thank the citizens of Glens Falls for allowing me the opportunity to serve our wonderful City for 37+ years, 10 years as Mayor’s Assistant and the last 27+ years as City Clerk.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our community. Now, it’s time for me to call it a day. I’m retiring at the end of December, 2021. Megan Nolin, …

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Flamingo on Lake George will stay a family resort

By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer

After 65 seasons the Pasternak family has sold The Flamingo Resort at Diamond Point on Lake George for $6.5 million to Chris and Jill Kozaczka.

The families share eastern European heritage and a desire to keep the Flamingo family-operated and focused.

“I did notice a lot of resorts selling and being knocked down for luxury homes or townhouses. Not interested in that at all,” …

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NYS order: Hospitals curtail elective surgery

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a list of 32 hospitals that she said are “ceasing elective surgery” through an executive order.

Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and their parent hospital Albany Medical Center were all included on the state’s list. All are at “10% or less capacity.”

The order applies to hospitals that have a greater than 90% bed occupancy rate in a region that is considered …

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How HF Strand lures top rock guitarists: ‘Just weird enough’ to intrigue them

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls has booked yet another famed rock guitarist — Ace Frehley of Kiss! in its ongoing Guitar Master Series.

The concert isn’t until May 15, but tickets, $65, limit of four, go on sale tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. in person at the Strand box office.

At 10 p.m. — “if there’s any left,” says Strand founder-executive …

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Glens Falls School vote Dec. 14: Capital projects including field lights

By Zander Frost & Mark Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer & Editor

Voters in the Glens Falls City School District go to the polls on Tuesday, Dec. 14, to decide on two Capital Projects costing up to $32.1 million.

Tuesday’s vote is from noon to 9 p.m. at Sanford Street School. Abraham Wing district residents are not eligible to vote.

The ballot has two propositions.

#1 is most of the spending: …

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