By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Terming it “the busiest summer Lake George has ever had,” Village Mayor Bob Blais told The Chronicle, “The Village will break $1 million in parking meter returns this year, for the first time in history.” He said it’s about $600,000 more in parking fees collected through the end of August, than in prior years.
Parking rates increased from $1 to $2 per hour at …
Read More »By Zander Frost, Chronicle Staff Writer
Norm Macdonald’s famous “Moth Joke” — Google it — is one of the greatest jokes of all time. It’s also a great example of what made him special; off kilter and earnest, pushing the audience out of their comfort zone without losing their affection.
The Canadian comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” star died Tuesday after a long, private battle with cancer.
He was …
Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Three major annual local events return this week after a year’s Covid hiatus.
Lake George Jazz Weekend goes full force at Shepard Park in Lake George Village, Sept. 17-19.
Americade touring motorcycle rally rolls into Lake George starting Monday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Sept. 25.
Adirondack Balloon Festival (curtailed but still very much happening) runs Sept. 23-26.
• Warrensburg’s World’s Largest Garage Sale returns, …
By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
Matt Witten hit the big-time writing so TV series such as Law and Order and CSI: Miami, but now his focus is on writing novels, including a new one inspired by actual events in Lake Luzerne.
Matt has readings and book signings coming up locally.
Here’s an interview conducted by email.
Cathy: Gosh, it must be 20 years since you lived here and I …
Read More »By Mark Frost, Chronicle Editor
Dianne Shugrue, 63, who has headed Glens Falls Hospital for the past eight years, will retire at the end of December.
“I feel like I’m leaving the hospital in a really good spot,” Ms. Shugrue told The Chronicle Tuesday.
The hospital’s affiliation with Albany Medical Center took effect last year.
“It’s really going well. I feel that the hospital’s well-positioned to be able to continue …
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