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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 …

By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor

When Shaun Hazlitt cuts the ribbon next Friday, Sept. 13, to launch his newly re-imagined Southpaw Bistro at the former Craft on 9 on South Street, he’ll represent a lineage of Glens Falls chefs that started with the late Shawn Whalen and his storied Bistro Tallulah.

Shawn, who died in 2017 at just 43, is often credited for changing the face of downtown Glens …

By Ben Westcott, Chronicle Staff Writer

It’s “Vroom” time.

The Albany Rods & Kustoms Club’s 34th annual Adirondack Nationals car show returns to Lake George Village this weekend, while the Adirondack Corvette Club’s annual VetteFest is back in downtown Glens Falls.

1,500 colorful, souped up, reconditioned hot rods, classic and antique cars from 1979 or earlier are signed up for the Adirondack Nationals Muscle Car Show, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. …