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Dr. Jordan Blackwood was raised in Jamaica; educated in Atlanta; lived in Manhattan and Westchester for his residency, commuting for some of that for a fellowship in Connecticut, and then — came here to Adirondack Cardiology and Glens Falls Hospital.

“I’m enjoying it,” he says, in the North Country. “As I always tell the guys, if I wasn’t enjoying it, I’d be gone for sure.

“When you don’t necessarily have …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

The Lake George Arts Project celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jazz at the Lake, its free, three-day festival, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 13-15 in Shepard Park and beyond.

This year’s lineup includes four Grammy-winning artists — Ulysses Owens, Linda May Han Oh, Nicole Zuraitis, Danilo Perez — as well as rising star Jahari Stampley, trumpet virtuoso Michael Mayo “and many more,” including locals.

“We …

Crandall Public Library announced that Dr. John and Patricia Schutze will receive the 2024 Henry & Betsy Crandall Award on Friday, Nov. 15.

“The Award recognizes individuals, couples or organizations who have demonstrated the values and legacy of Library founder Henry Crandall (1821-1913) and his wife, Betsy (1833-1914) through true acts of the American Spirit including generosity, perseverance, loyalty, compassion, civic pride and philanthropy,” said the library press release.

“From …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

Adirondack Pub & Brewery celebrated completion of a 3,000 square-foot addition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 30. Established in 1999, the Lake George brewery, located at 33 Canada Street, is in its 25th year.

“This expansion allows us to continue the growth of all the different products that we make,” owner John Carr told The Chronicle. “We make beer, we make whiskey, we …